Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

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I have been using this dryer for the last two years with approx 3 loads per week. A few days ago it whilst drying it began to make a banging noise. I emptied the load and the drum appeared loose. I am now not sure if the bearings are gone or the belt? Can anyone advise as how to check and approx how much it will cost , as the machine is not that old. (I have had my washing machine for approx ten years with no problems so far !)

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Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

First and MOST important, remove the mains plug.

If you then remove the two screws at the back securing the lid and remove it, you will be able to see the belt. If it is tight to the drum and appears sound all the way round ( rotate drum by hand to examine) the the bearings may be at fault. This machine had a major modification to overcome a front bearing problem but the rear bearing can still fail. Lift the drum at the rear edge, there should be very little upwards movement.

On the back of the machine in a central position is the cover for the rear bearing, a small cap held on by two screws. Remove this and check the condition of the shaft and square plastic bearing. If this is faulty then a rear bearing and shaft kit is required and is not that expensive. Fitting requires a certain degree of competance, be very careful of the sharp edges if you intend to proceed further.

PS. A belt change is not technically difficult but due to the type of belt used it is quite an awkward job to replace due to the extreme tension in a new belt.

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Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

Sounds most likely to be the drum shaft, depending on age maybe requires a drum and duct kit if so be better contacting the profesionals.

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

Anonymous wrote:Sounds most likely to be the drum shaft, depending on age maybe requires a drum and duct kit if so be better contacting the profesionals.

TDL34 has the later drum & duct assy according to Partfinder. 😉

TDL34 Aqua Sensing Rev PHD 2002-2003

Rear drum shaft repair kit part No: 1701662

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Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

I have had a local engineer out who said the problem was the shaft. He arranged to come out and repair on two occassions for which he did not turn up and on the third occassion he said that he needed to take the machine to the workshop., to which l refused.
Is this necessary ?
My husband is considering repairing the machine himself as he is very competent at these things.
Can anyone give instructions on how to ? Much appreciated !

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint Aquarius TDL34 tumble dryer – Banging Noise

There should be no reason to uplift this machine to repair as long as you have reasonable access to it. Have you looked in Repairs@ to see if there is anyone in your area?

I personally do not consider this a difficult job, but then that is 37 years experience talking, by the same token Steve Davis may think that a two ball plant is easy. 😉

If you do attempt this repair be sure to remove the mains plug and take great care, the inside edges are very sharp. The part number I gave you earlier has all the bits required, but you will also need certain torx sockets, and a pop rivet gun if the support bracket is damaged etc.

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