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  • November 25, 2013 at 5:45 pm #78308
    Rodders8
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    Hi all. My tumble dryer has develloped an annoying leak. If you are looking from the rear, it is on the left hand side, by the heating element. There is a sponge pad on the bottom of the cover, under the heating elements which always seems to be wet. . Has anyone got some advice how to fix it please. I have thought about sealing the cover that houses the heating element?Would that do any good.
    Thanks

    November 25, 2013 at 5:51 pm #405172
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    Rodders8 wrote:Would that do any good.

    No, it used to be completely sealed allowing the water to splash onto the elements and tripping the rcd.

    You need to clean out the large condenser on a very regular basis, pull it out and blast it through with a garden hose or better still a power washer. This should be done every few weeks, or more often depending upon the type of items dried.

    Then with the condenser removed, lie flat on the floor and reach right back into the condenser housing. You will feel a groove running along the back, you need to pull out any soggy fluff and gunge from this channel.

    November 25, 2013 at 5:59 pm #405173
    Rodders8
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    That was a quick reply by the way. Wifey does clean the condensor out regularly, but will give it a try, as described. I have a pressure washer, are you sure this wont damage the condensor?.
    ThaNKS AGAIN

    November 25, 2013 at 6:29 pm #405174
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    Not at all, it’s a stupid design as far as cleaning goes. Pressure hose will do no harm at all.

    November 25, 2013 at 6:46 pm #405175
    Andy jones
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    As ladom says they are a stupid design. Crucial that you clean right at the back. Any blockage and water will end up being blown up into the heater instead of going into the pump housing


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    November 25, 2013 at 6:49 pm #405176
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    TBH you can lie the machine on its back to reach into the condensor housing but you will get some water running out at the rear.

    November 25, 2013 at 8:15 pm #405177
    Rodders8
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    Guys, thanks for the tips/advice. Will be sorting out tomorrow. Will let you know how I get on ok. Really appreciate everything. What a helpfull forum. glad I have found it. Rodders8

    December 11, 2013 at 6:58 am #405178
    Rodders8
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TCM580

    Just wanted to say, your advice was spot on. I used my power washer to flush thru the condensor, and cleaned out the grouve at the back of the houseing. The dryer is now spot on, with no leaks. Thanks again

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