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Re: hotpoint dryer cdn7000 trips fuse box
No, just wait until they do the mod. They will repair any faults for free while doing the mod. If it’s sub-contractors doing the work, they will do the mod then inform Hotpoint of the fault.
Re: Whirlpool to do a recall on Hotpoint dryers
In my opinion, the modification (the presence of the rivet) will just roll the lint into little balls. However, I think the educating of the customers will be the most effective practice against the build up of lint.
I’ve seen 8 year old machines, impeccably installed and operated, with hardly a dusting of lint inside.
Just my opinion.
Re: bush a126q leaking
You could try blocking off the jet holes closest to the front with some mastic. It’s worked for me in the past. Even if only a temporary repair while a new dispenser arrives.
Re: What is your average call out time?
Coincidentally I was talking about this topic just yesterday.
I’m a new starter with little service work, so I’ll attend a job the same day I receive it if the customer agrees.
As for my daily workload, I give myself 5 Hotpoint dryer mods per day. This, as mentioned above, gives me a stress free day with plenty of time to overcome any on-site problems, or take an urgent service call if one comes in.
Sometimes I’ll do an extra one or two Hotpoint mods if the previous five went without hitch. I know it means ringing them on spec, but most people are glad to hear from you. I’ve only ever had one that thought I was a scam artist because I rang from a mobile.
I now choose my areas carefully as I have a mental breakdown when I find myself in traffic jams. I can’t and won’t touch Cheshire ever again, as the daily radio traffic reports ALWAYS feature a problem in the Cheshire Triangle of the M6, M56, M62 & M53. Manchester, Warrington, Runcorn and the areas just south of them can collapse into a sinkhole for all I care. Horrendous driving experiences in and around those places.
We’re dead a long time once we depart this life, so to Hell with making the little time we have here stressful in the pursuit of a living wage. The more potterability you have in your job, the happier you will be, that I guarantee. If it’s more & more money you desire from your work, and stress being a byproduct of it….remember, there’s no shops, banks and ATMs in the nullness of death.
Re: vat
Repaircare weren’t interested in me, I assume because I’m not VAT registered. It was the first thing he asked, but said my non gas and system skills was the issue. It took weeks to finally get the arrogant company to finally return my calls/email.
Re: Recommend a heat pump dryer
Thanks guys. So the gist of it is….if it’s free or cheap, then fill your boots. Paying window price….leave well alone unless you’re opening a nursing home.
We do dry a hell of a lot, hence my interest. But when you consider the factors in the article, expertly made comprehensible to those without our trade, then it becomes clear that they’re just an indulgence enjoyed by green liberal types, or simply, champagne socialists.
Re: LAKE DISTRICT ENGINEERS
Are you seeking to employ someone to cover that area, or are you looking to sub out work to an independent up there?
Re: dryer fire risk
They get a new back complete with seals, rear bearing, mains lead clamp and an application of ptfe paste on the seal. Not to mention the pot rivet through the back of the drum, and a complete clean out of lint.
It’s an hour job from getting out of the van to getting back in.
Re: Rangemaster Induction E4 error code
Thanks Baz, I’ll look for that when I’m back.
Don’t suppose anyone can give me Rangemaster tech support’s phone number?
Re: Noisy and smelly washing machine
Sounds like the bearings have gone. The burning rubber smell will be the drum rubbing on the seal when on high spin. You’re best not using it as you may stain the items you’re washing.
Re: White Knight/Crosslee 86AW dryer cutting out
I had this problem, but I never got to the bottom of it as it got exchanged by the supplier. I played parts bingo with the timer, relay pcb and the start switches. Neither solved it.
I’ll keep my eye on this thread.
Re: Tangential Fan
Just a tip regarding the copper coil wire breaking. If it’s broken at the spade, you can unwind the wire by one loop, scrape off the insulation at the end of the wire, then solder it back on the spade.
Re: Whirlpool to do a recall on Hotpoint dryers
The suppressor in that image is just a junction box, isn’t it? Unlike the types I’m familiar with that have some bulk with obvious properties inside, that one in the image basically just four pegs.
But nevertheless, that particular type of suppressor are often found to be cracked when you inspect them. I’ve had them crumble when I’ve tried to remove the wires. So I agree, the mod kits could well do with a new suppressor included, or at least supply the people doing the mods with a handful of suppressors.
As for the fires, it’s clear what the source is, and that’s the build up of lint that will eventually encroach the element coils.
Re: Whirlpool to do a recall on Hotpoint dryers
To help here are more images.
As you can see, the burned lint has clearly been on the element coil.
Not responsible for the fluff around the element, the long tube inside the appliance is a loose fit at best and is the cause for the carpet of lint you find in the vented models. This will always leak airborne lint no matter how meticulously one cleans the filter. Any restriction in the flexible vent hose will exacerbate the air leak. If that pipe had o-rings on both ends like a water pipe, I think there’d be a lot less fluff in them.
