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I have a Hotpoint tumble dryer that is probably about 7 years old, the reverse tumble no longer works, neither does the timer. I can still use it to dry clothes but anything large just ends up in a ball which I have to unravel every 5 minutes, and if I put the dryer on and forget about it, it could be going for hours before I realise, which isn’t very economical.
I am looking at new ones as I think it may not be worth the cost of having it repaired.
Anybody any comments or suggestions, or recommendations for a replacement?
Re: Is it worth repairing a tumble dryer?
Model number & serial number? http://tinyurl.com/m8pqa
There are several timers used on these machines with a wide range of price difference.
Jim.
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Its got to be worth a shot as all new tumble dryers of the £150 £180 are cr-p
Jack
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I dont agree Pto, White knight do a standard reverse tumbler for £125 and they are brilliant, ours is 7 years old and is used almost every day apart from in the summer and has never given a problem. Yes I belive in fixing it if you can, but the fact that the timer and reverse action has gone sounds very expensive 🙁
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Yep have a White Knight myself 12yr old, still going strong but a bit noisier than it was still it aint no spring chicken anymore 😯
Greg
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madrat wrote:I dont agree Pto, White knight do a standard reverse tumbler for £125 and they are brilliant, ours is 7 years old and is used almost every day apart from in the summer and has never given a problem. Yes I belive in fixing it if you can, but the fact that the timer and reverse action has gone sounds very expensive 🙁
And permit me to disagree with you. Certain Hotpoint models of this vintage have timers that cost a modest £27 + vat. That is why the full model number is essential to identify the correct timer.
The timer & reverse action are one and the same on basic Hotpoint dryers, certain condensor dryers function differently.Jim.
In that case (£32) its worth changing and keeping it going for a few more years. Mainy was disagreeing with the statment that cheep dryers were no good.
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Thanks for all the advice.
Model is Hotpoint Reversomatic Dryer Plus 9325
and on inside of door is says Model No. 9325W and then has the number 59620743, I’m not sure what this number is, whether its the serial number or not.I didn’t realise the timer and reverse tumble were connected, what sort of cost am I looking at for parts and labour (if you could give me seperate costs that would be very helpful as my husband may be able to buy the part and repair it himself).
Re: Is it worth repairing a tumble dryer?
Tell him to get his hand in his pocket and buy you a new dryer. Your machine was produced in December 1991. Seven years old indeed. 😆
Timer is over £50 and there are several parts now obsolete for that machine.
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“White knight do a standard reverse tumbler for £125”
True, but they use a stretch belt now, you know…
How many split tubs have you seen?
How many with motor bearings gone?And although I expect all of you to say “none”, I know better. (For what it’s worth).
They were a good dryer when they had two idler pulleys. The tight gits removed them to save tuppence.My final word is, no company produces goods to the same standards as yester-year. They are done to a cost, because NO ONE wants to pay a reasonable price for a reasonable product. I’d recommend Zanussi or Whirlpool (yet again, as long as you spend more than the budget amount on one)
Jack
I love going to peoples’ houses to repair their washing machine or dryer, see a Mercedes on the drive and see a bloody Indesit in the kitchen!!!
IS THIS YOU?
No Ive got a Peugeot and Citroen on the drive and a Creda, Beko and Service in the Kitchen. Dont think my white knight has idlers and it has never gone wrong. (only a split exhaust pipe and that was my fault for pushing it back to far and trapping it)
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pto wrote:
True, but they use a stretch belt now, you know…Yes for the last 12 years+
How many split tubs have you seen?
Mainly down to abuse I would imagine, drying shoes/trainers
How many with motor bearings gone?
A few again abuse as above
I love going to peoples’ houses to repair their washing machine or dryer, see a Mercedes on the drive and see a bloody Indesit in the kitchen!!!
Ive seen the reverse too, but who are we to pass judgment on who has what, some people have different priorities.
IS THIS YOU?
Erm no 😉
Greg
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iadom wrote:Tell him to get his hand in his pocket and buy you a new dryer. Your machine was produced in December 1991. Seven years old indeed. 😆
Timer is over £50 and there are several parts now obsolete for that machine.
Is December 1991 the date production of that model started or ended?
I can’t believe I’ve had the machine that long!
In that case what model would you suggest. I’ve had a look at the Hoover with the biggest capacity but the only thing I don’t like is the solid door. Prefer it if I can actually see the washing going round, stupid I know. I definitely want reverse action, doesn’t have to be condensor if its more expensive as I already have a vent in place. I did have a look at the White Knight one and didn’t really like the feel of the door, felt like it would easily break.
One other thing, don’t need him to get his hand in his pocket, have my own pocket thank you.
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