Hotpoint dryer not so hot (suspect thermostat – help please)

[dave_tomkins]

Hi to anyone who can this first time user…

I’ve looked through other related posts, but don’t see anything that relates to my make and model.

I have a Hotpoint condenser tumble dryer that is no longer heating.

MODEL : CTD40P – “Aquarius”

I am guessing that the problem is due to a burned out thermostat, but have had no joy in finding a wiring diagram on the Internet.

My dilemna is as follows:

1. I’ve located a thermostat, (should there be more than one?)

2. What state should the thermostat be in if it is burned out?
( I assume “OPEN”)

3. The markings in between the terminals look like “ELTH”, “Type 279” and “T175”

4. The markings in the side say “01-05” and “6900”

If it turns out that this is the faulty component, then where can I order a replacement?

Any advise would be really appreciate as nearly every radiator in our house is draped in various drying garments.

Thanks,

Dave

[Penguin45]

Re: Hotpoint dryer not so hot (suspect thermostat – help ple

There should be two thermostats above the heating element. All thermostats on this machine should be normally closed. If the safety thermostat has tripped, you need kit 1703607 – spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will be able to supply for you.

BUT – why have they failed? Have a read of this:
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ge&pid=149

HTH,
Stay safe, power off at all times.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[dave_tomkins]

Thanks for the advise – I’ve passed on the info in the article to my wife, but I guess she won’t pay any attention and still keep opening the door part way through cycle, so I’ll probably end up buying her a washing line.

More seriously though, there is only one thermostat that is visible. I can see a recess in the moulding where a second ‘stat “could” be seated, but there’s no wires ?! any ideas where the other one may be – and is it safe to operate the machine with only one? – I purchased “brand-new” from Comet, so are they selling potentially dangerous goods??

[Martin]

dave_tomkins wrote:More seriously though, there is only one thermostat that is visible.

Then I guess you are looking in the wrong place? Possibly you are looking at the t/stat in the front cowl having just removed the lid maybe?

Pengiun45 was referring to the 3 stats above the heater box (at the back of the appliance!) 😉

Take a look there ❓

[dave_tomkins]

You’re right – that’s the place that I have been looking at.

I’ll take another look tonight.

BTW – I really appreciate your advise here – this site is excellent !

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