[PaulGreen]

Re: Hotpoint wdm73 not drying

After checking each component individually I finally cam to a small plastic chamber (pressure chamber) fixed in front of, and beneath the drum. The piece of clear plastic tube from this to the pressure switch at the top of the machine was restricted with 7 years’ worth of gunk. A soak in hot water, some manipulation and a good flush through cleared the partial blockage.
Everything is now as good as new.

[PaulGreen]

Re: Dryer working but clothes not drying

Daz,

Don’t know if you’re still having trouble but I’ve sorted mine…

After checking each component individually I finally cam to a small plastic chamber (pressure chamber) fixed in front of, and beneath the drum. The piece of clear plastic tube from this to the pressure switch at the top of the machine was restricted with 7 years’ worth of gunk. A soak in hot water, some manipulation and a good flush through cleared the partial blockage.
Everything is now as good as new. And all it cost me was 3 day’s labour!
Hope this helps.

Paul.

[PaulGreen]

Re: Dryer working but clothes not drying

Daz,
Sorry I can’t help you. This sounds exactly like my problem – (Hotpoint WDM73) – did you find a solution?
I,ve checked the sump hose as the previous post suggested. Also checked condensor, heater and fan. No faults yet.

Thanks,
Paul.

[PaulGreen]

Re: Hotpoint wdm73 not drying

Thanks Chris,
I’ve checked and cleaned the condensor – seems ok. I’ve also taken the heater element off the top of the drum this also seems ok. The heater fan seem very effective.
The only thing I can think of now is the pump.
While i’ve been inside the machine I’ve noticed that the pump seems fine when on a wash cycle. However, on a drying cycle the pump only seems to be emptying the drum when the waste pipe is kept very low. If I run a drying program with the waste pipe into a bucket at ground level it all seems fine. If I raise the waste pipe during a cycle then I can see the water level rising inside the machine through the clear plastic pipes at the rear of the machine.
I’ve also noticed that the pump is running continuously during a drying cycle. Is this normal?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Paul.

[PaulGreen]

Re: Hotpoint wdm73 not drying

Where is the condensor?

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