dryer fire risk

[delta01]

hi due to recent concerns over hotpoint / indesit dryers , can anyone explain the modification procedure, as we hire some of these machines and would prefer to do them ourselves thanks john

[iadom]

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Not sure if they will supply to trade yet, almost 12 months behind and counting with their own and subbed work.

The whole back panel is replaced, sometimes the complete drum as well depending on model. There is also a pop rivet that has to be drilled and fixed through the back of the drum.

Can’t see it being cost effective for you to replace the complete back and possibly the drum as well TBH. ❓

[Martin]

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iadom wrote:Can’t see it being cost effective for you to replace the complete back and possibly the drum as well TBH. ❓

That’s a good point, as in any event delta01 would have to stand the cost of both parts and labour for every one he rents out, blimey!

Let’s just hope, for his sake, he hasn’t got too many ❓

[Lawrence]

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delta01 wrote:hi due to recent concerns over hotpoint / indesit dryers , can anyone explain the modification procedure, as we hire some of these machines and would prefer to do them ourselves thanks john

The problem is if you modify it “unofficially ” you are then liable for anything that happens to it thereafter.

[delta01]

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thanks for reply guys is it only vented models ? , any one know what my legal status is if, one sets on fire, fortunately i don’t have more than 30 in total

[kwatt]

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No, if you read through the stuff on it you’ll see it affects both condenser and vented.

If one goes up and you’re the official owner and, you commercially rent it… grey area but at a guess… you’re in trouble.

K.

[Martin]

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Firstly, I would surmise that Whirlpool are not implicated toward the 30 dryers you own. The recall modifications can be carried out by Whirlpool and/or their appointed agents to which you are therefore financially liable for the cost of the modifications being as they are regarded ‘technically’ as being part of your commercial enterprise.

30 dryers, wow, quite a burden I’m thinking. 😯

[Lawrence]

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You are the owner so just book them all with hotpoint to have the modification done,issue your renters with the info that hotpoint provide you I.e clean the filter don’t use unattended etc and i would think you are covered

[delta01]

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thanks all for your input will contact hotpoint and inform customers as recommended
john

[keithwilliams]

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my opinion is that it doesnt matter who owns them as long as they are being used in a domestic enviroment then the work should be done by the manufacturer as it is a SAFETY recall. i once bought a range rover and when i took it in for service they did over two grands worth of work free of charge because it was a safety recall that hadnt been done yet on my car.

[iadom]

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The thing is that it isn’t really a safety ‘recall’ , it’s a free modification. 😉

[delta01]

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thanks again guys i guess its one for a lawyer to determine , although i would argue that although its a free mod. the purpose is for reasons of safety, but i’m not a lawyer
thanks John

[chippo]

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I know of hair dressers that’s got a new dryer for £50 and they did nor purchase it new.

[keithwilliams]

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it appears that if you have a condenser they will sell new one for £99. and £59 for a vented. as I drive around ive got my eyes open to see if there are any out for bin man. nice cheap new dryer for me.

[Martin]

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keithwilliams wrote:it appears that if you have a condenser they will sell new one for £99. and £59 for a vented. as I drive around ive got my eyes open to see if there are any out for bin man. nice cheap new dryer for me.

Whirlpool take to old machine back in P/X so good look with finding one kerbside. Besides, why the hell would you want one?

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