Hoover VHC391 Capacitor replacement

[nelson]

I need to replace the capacitor on the above machine, can’t see away to the cap from the back or bottom so I am assuming I have to go in from the front. Any tips on what I should remove and things I shouldn’t, I am just asking as I haven’t worked on one of these before and customer is also my neighbour, so need to avoid any 😳 moments.

Cheers

Edit – Actually, I’ve just had a look on connect and they don’t list any parts for this model, so if anyone can tell me what size cap it has that would be great too 🙂

[Allsorts]

Re: Hoover VHC391 Capacitor replacement

** Disconnect from the mains **

Unscrew screws at the top of the rear of the dryer which allows the top panel of the dryer to slide backwards out.

To take off the front of the dryer, unscrew the 4 screws at the top of the inside front console.

Lay the dryer onto it’s back and open the dryer door there are 4 screws on one side and two on the other. Leaving the bottom screw on each hinge, unscrew the top hinge screws as well as the two screws on the other side.

Remove the seal from around the door.

Then finally there are 3 more screws on the under panel to unscrew. This allows the front panel to be moved enough to see inside the dryer.

As far as I know this machine does not have a capacitor.
Re-assemble the dryer by going back trough the steps in reverse.

George

[Martin]

Re: Hoover VHC391 Capacitor replacement

Allsorts wrote:As far as I know this machine does not have a capacitor.

It’s a regular 8mf capacitor bolted to the motor with a 13mm nut as per usual. Right bitch to get at but possible after removing front panel (as per George’s instructions)….HTH?:D

[nelson]

Re: Hoover VHC391 Capacitor replacement

Thank you George and Martin

You have saved me from looking like an amateur in front of my neighbour….. oh how they gossip :rolls:

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