Miele T4262C heater – fix or replace?

[oblongboblong]

I have had this tumble dryer for almost 8 years, I have four children and it has been used a great deal (almost every day) but I do think it’s a great dryer and has only needed a replacement thermostat so far (which I replaced myself).

Now, it’s tripping the RCD in our house and the fault has been diagnosed by a (non-miele) engineer as being with the heater.

The replacement part is £200. He showed me how to fit it myself and I’m confident I could do so but I can’t decide whether to fix or replace.

The price of a similar replacement seems to be about £750 (mine cost £489 8 years ago).

Any advice?

Thanks.

[Washman]

Re: Miele T4262C heater – fix or replace?

Hi
IF the machine is still in good working order apart from heater. it would be cheaper to replace heater than buying a new Miele TD.
Miele are built to last. I have worked on Miele appliances that are 20 years plus, and still worth repairing.

Washman

[oblongboblong]

Re: Miele T4262C heater – fix or replace?

Thanks for your advice, I’ve ordered the part, will attempt fix tomorrow.
Ob.

[oblongboblong]

Re: Miele T4262C heater – fix or replace?

Received part and fixed today, really happy. Very difficult to gain access to control panel but worth it imho.

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