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Finished and the dryer is working perfectly! Good tip about the cord to hold the capacitor in place while threading the nut. I didn’t see it ’til I’d finished though! Luckily, I was able to get both my arms in at the same time and actually had no trouble fixing the capacitor in place. Everything all cleaned up inside and out and looking as good as new so hopefully should last a while longer.
Nut and washer both successfully retrieved from the machine and everything all vacuumed and wiped clean. I’ve had a play and am now confident I can fit the new capacitor without removing the drum. Monday’s the day! That’ll give my bruises time to recover before getting new ones! When you think how simple these machines are their prices are such a rip-off. Manufacturers have us over a drum though!
I’ve actually got to find the nut. I dropped it getting it off. I’ve got a little magnet on a stick somewhere. It’s looking more and more likely that the drum has to come out. Maybe I should replace the old drive belt while I’m at it. It’s the belt threading around properly that’s making me nervous. It looks pretty tricky.
Yes, it is the capacitor. If I manually turn the drum when on, it will work. I’ve spent the afternoon taking the thing apart and managed to unscrew the old capacitor with the drum in place. A very tight squeeze and I have bruises on my arm. I can just about pull the wires far enough forward to remove completely and replace, I think. Otherwise I’ll have to remove the drum. New capacitor ordered. Good job I have skinny arms. If I can’t manage, I’ll get an local engineer in. Thanks for the replies.
