Hotpoint CDN7000P (UK) Drum Belt keeps braking

[The Equalizer]

I think it must be only the Mods that can edit a post maybe.
Its not a big issue.:p

[electrofix]

you have to host pic on another server like google pic and post a public link

Dave

[The Equalizer]

Belt has arrived, and I have fitted it as per your instructions that worked a charm, after some persuasion.
I’ve taken some photo’s, and once I can see how to upload them, I’ll do so.

I’m just about to put the Dryer back together before i head off to work.

I’ll test it over the next few days.

Hopefully no more burnt clothing or busted belt

[The Equalizer]

OK the Dryer is up & running.

I think I might have very slightly dented the drum when putting the belt on the pulley tensioner, as when it was running I could see the belt very slightly moving up & down.
The rear of the drum & the front are running true, so I’m not too bothered.
The screws that are lower front of the machine (the ones under condenser flap) all cracked or broke the plastic. So I have lined them up & put them back with washers to hold in place.
The drum is turning nicely, very slight smell of burning, but I think that was the heater plates starting up after the icy conditions.

I won’t leave it unattended for a few weeks, and if it goes again, I’ll post in here looking for recommendations for a Sub £400 pref machine.

In the meantime I can only say that I have done my best, & I thank Dave (Electrofix) for his help and advice and also to Kai for his advice.

I’ll host the photos in google drive & see if I can post them there.

Regards & Thanks

Simon

[electrofix]

you have to be aware you get what you pay for.
if you buy a £400 machine your actually buying a £333 machine as the vat takes up quite a chunk

Dave

[The Equalizer]

Fair point Dave

Then again, I have to bare in mind that money is also tight at the mo.
I don’t mind trying to reach a bit further if I’m getting a bargain.
Say for example a £600 machine on offer for £500 etc.
Also I have to bare in mind that I paid probably £150 for the Hotpoint second hand, and its been faultless for about 5 to 7 years.
Why pay £500 to £700 for a machine that might be faultless for 10 years or more, when I can buy 2 £300 machines that’ll possibly last he same time?

I dunno, I’m in 2 minds.

If I can get another few weeks out of the dryer, I can hunt around in the sales.
Again, if I can get some recommendations of the more quality models nearer the time, I’ll see what deals are about, or options to pay in instalments.
I don’t have any problem buying a second hand quality machine, or display model etc.

Anyhow, I’m off to work.

Photos to come.
Regards

Simon

[The Equalizer]

Ok small update.

So far the Tum le Dryer is behaving?
Early days yet.
I’m going to try & post the photos of the webpage as I see it without the edit buttons, & also what I’ve done with the tumble dryer.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f2cmQLi0DCEZSV2rVME9BZojFGwthH2p/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epd8r_KBn7K2zNQpKE_jKlQQZQlSJNTE/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5Lz7NNVuVUSjzVFU4sVnl89jMs0PVhZ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eoomvQu_bBVc3j3IGugvZQ8LYpCDYojS/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ewWx82mx_U4Tpi3S_4zesVMG5UfEuteg/view?usp=share_link

[electrofix]

ok see now

I have an edit button and a like button on the bottom of my screen and all my mod controls at the top of the post

will mention to admin if not being able to change your own post is something that can be changed

Dave

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