[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

Found some screws and gained access to the switch by removing the top and the side. I have now ordered from the site and when we get the bits hope the machine works OK.

Thanks

Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

I have taken off the top and actually found part of the housing that fell down into the dryer. However, I have rung your helpline number and discovered that the latchplate does not come with screws to fix it which are missing and which are not supplied by Creda. I will have to travel 30 miles to try and find screws to fit and because of my health this may be a problem. Furthermore I cannot remove the existing switch which is attached at the back. I think the only thing I need is a spring as I already have the part (if I have understood the diagram correctly). My friend who is retired but a plumber by trade and good with working in restricted spaces will have a look but I think this is beyond my skills particularly in my present state of health. I presume when it was manufactured the door mechanism would have been fixed before fitting the drum because it really is a cramped working area if you don’t know what you are doing.

Thanks for your advice but I will see what my friend makes of this.

Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

I stand corrected. I repeated to you what I was told by the service company.

The white plastic latch plate has disappeared or more likely five years ago I put it somewhere safe after it dropped out and now cannot find it – so I would need to buy one of these.

I am glad you have explained that access (if a bit of a squeeze) is gained through the top panel.

I have checked my model on the recall safety list (given model and serial numbers) and it is not one of the models affected. Thanks for trying to give me this option.

I need to see if I can gain access through the top but I am too tired now. I will try tomorrow. If I can perhaps you can tell me the cost of the new latchplate?

Thanks

Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

Reply for Iadom

I was replying to your advice but needed a break and the page expired. I am trying again now.

I gave a better description over the phone to a spare parts supplier who advised I need a latch plate (£9), a door interlock (£22) and a new hose {4m required – £13}. Add this to the call out (£39) and you get £83. This cost is probably why Dave recommended a new WK vented dryer at £120 because how can you be sure that an old dryer unused for five years will be in good working order although in fairness the repairer I rang said he could check it out to see if there was anything wrong with the mechanical parts of the machine.

Anyhow, I note you say that it is only a five minute job to change the switch. I must admit I thought that I should be able to do this myself and I reasoned that spending £30 was worth a go. However to remove the ‘floating’ switch/ interlock? behind the latchplate seemed to me that I needed to remove the front of the dryer. I don’t know how to do this and unless someone can explain I need to bring in expert help which very likely will make the price not viable when compared with a new machine.

If you can explain that would be great.

I would like to thank both you and Dave for giving me your thoughts. Chemotherapy is making me very tired and I am finding decision making very difficult but you certainly are giving me ideas about the options available.

Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

Reply for Dave

Thanks for your thoughts. Many years ago Which once recommended a Bush TV and advised that a Murphy TV was a don’t buy. They were in fact the same models of set, the same inside but just with a different cabinet. Many years ago I used to work in the TV trade. However, sometimes Which does give good advice – I take it as a guide.

I have looked at what customers say about the Bosch dryer you recommended (I have a Bosch washer). I have never bought from John Lewis but they offer their own guarantee in addition to the manufacturers but I do notice that customers not only are vexed about the door but also by the lack of reverse action which leaves tangled and half dried sheets. I am not sure whether this sort of dissatisfaction is because these buyers are not following the instructions but I have cancer an d the treatment for it leaves me fatigued so I am not sure how clever I am reading instructions. Please see my reply to iadom below..

Thanks
Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Repair Creda T522VW or buy new?

Thanks Dave

I forgot to explain that my existed Creda dryer does not have a vent hole in the wall – we used to put the pipe out the window.

Thanks for explaining about the origin of the WK dryer and the reasons for your confidence in it.

My cousin recommended the condenser dryer because I am seriously ill and he thought the WK condenser dryer with a sensor would be the easiest and most energy efficient, if not the cheapest option.

A neighbour who takes the Which magazine tells me that the WK vented dryer and the condenser dryer are both considered good dryers but that the current condenser dryer with a sensor actually comes out with a terrible review.

Thanks
Stuart.
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[stuartm25]

Re: Do Bosch washing machines have sealed drums?

Thanks for the advice – it has taken me some time to narrow down to these three machines. i don’t think there is much difference between the three just slightly different spec.

Thanks again

Stuart

[stuartm25]

Re: Hoover AC326 or AC328 – Can’t read Programme Selection D

Many thanks to you Tim Downing.

I traced the picture of the control knob and I have been having some ‘fun’ trying to work out where the wash cycles actually are.

I have been very careful!

Once again, thanks.

Stuart 😀 😀

[stuartm25]

Re: Bendix BIW 145 W – a worthwhile second hand buy?

I have found several numbers on the front door. I think the PNC number is 914791333/00. When was the machine made?

There are two other numbers in case this is helpful type P6848645; and a serial number.

I checked how easily the drum revolves – it does make some noise so i am going to look at some new washers. I have forgotten how a revolving drum should sound.

[stuartm25]

Re: Bendix BIW 145 W – a worthwhile second hand buy?

Hello Don and Iadom

Sorry about the misplaced posting.

Thanks for the advice. It really is helpful to have considered opinions. I have been groping around in the dark.

I will buy the machine subject to checking the date of manufacture and crucially check the ease with which the drum revolves. It is also helpful to know that the replacement of bearings is feasible should this be necessary.

Stuart

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