[freddofrog]

Re: Hotpoint TDC30p motor cuts out when heating

Hi Martin
Before committing to buy a relay, I checked the voltages on the relay terminals when the motor has cut out.

The door micro-switch takes neutral to the “on” button, which then takes neutral to the relay coil, which is latched by one pair of contacts.
The other pair of contacts take neutral to the motor, and neutral is still present on both those contacts when the motor has cut out. So I guess I better take the side panel off and find a place to check that both live and neutral are going into the motor when it is not rotating.

You mentioned a thermal trip in the motor, does that automatically reset iteslf when tripped ?

Rather than buy a new motor (~£88), can I easily get at the thermal trip and replace it ?

cheers, Brian

[freddofrog]

Re: Hotpoint TDC30p motor cuts out when heating

I’ll order this one then
http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/1701624- … ryer-relay

thanks guys.

Just curious, is it being affected by heat then ??
i.e. if the chassis/cabinet is staying cool, it runs ok

[freddofrog]

Re: Hotpoint TDC30p motor cuts out when heating

Another test that I’ve just done.

If I over-ride the door micro-switch and run the dryer empty with the door open, then it runs ok i.e. with heat blowing straight out into the room, the drying cycle is ok.

But if I shut the door, then that is when the problem starts (after a few minutes).

N.B. there is no fluff in the door, or on the filter, or in the condenser.

So is the front thermostat faulty ?
Or is the condenser faulty (hot air escaping into the dryer cabinet) ?

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