[matt645]

Re: DWF 33 not filling /washing properly

You must have just missed my last post.

Thanks for your help, I did what you just suggested! 😀

[matt645]

Re: DWF33 not filling /washing properly

FIXED!!

I took the matrix and float system right off and noticed the chamber below the red float was completely blocked, it all appeared to be clear when looking at it on the side of the machine.

I do find it odd that this one area got clogged when the rest of the pipes were virtually spotless??

Anyway, happy now. 😀

[matt645]

Re: DWF33 not filling /washing properly

Well it ran through the test and heated up but when I ran a cycle it played up again.

It gets stuck at a point where there’s no water in it but the wash pump is still whirring away, it’s either draining prematurely or not filling when it should.

Is the water level governed purely by the floats and the micro switches on on the side? The float is clear and free to move so this makes me think one of the switches may be faulty? Or… Is there a solenoid somewhere that keeps the fresh water in the machine? Maybe this isn’t working??

I forgot to mention, it started making a random tick/click sound whilst running but this started over a year ago and it had been working fine up until recently.

[matt645]

Re: DWF33 not filling /washing properly

Thanks for that, I ran it for about an hour without any baskets or spray arms before I read your post, some small black bits have appeared from somewhere??

I’m running the test now, it’s the first time it’s got hot in while. I’ll report back when it’s finished, been running for about 40 minutes so far.

[matt645]

helo_75 wrote:your dryer is a good 10 years old, it wasnt a design fault, they do fail as they get older

the modification included a new drum, front plastic baffle, seals and bearings… priced at around £90, it takes a good hour to repair

Thanks for that!

I’ll bo looking at a new one then. 😀

[matt645]

Re: Hotpoint TDL30 dryer felt bearing wearing thin

johnnyj wrote:Only way to cure is a drum and duct mod i’m afraid not a cheap option.JJ

So whats that then? Was there a design fault? I’m guessing the newer ones have a different mechanism?

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