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Re: Zanussu condenser dryer TC-470
The condenser unit (the aluminium box structure) can very easily – and quickly – become blocked.
I tend to take it to the bathroom, put it into the bath and BLAST water through it, dislodging any fluff. You must do this fairly regularly, as there are ‘dimples’ which catch the fluff.
Re: in-line heater test?
Hi,
Are you sure it’s a relay? Looks to me like some sort of filter/capacitor… Could it be a different shape of suppressor?
Re: Hoover HDV6 Tumble Dryer, Grinding Noise
Hi,
The Hoover machines usually have a free 5-year parts guarantee, so the only fee you should have to pay is the call-out and labour charge.
Re: faulty zanussi wjd1257w jet system
Fabric conditioners, in my opinion, leave a sour smell in the machines.
As mentioned previously, you must do periodic “maintenance washes”. These are typically run when the machine has no laundry in it:
1. Ensure machine is empty of clothes.
2. Wipe door seal & door glass clean, with a damp cloth, in order to remove any fluff or undissolved detergent. (This prevents dribbling of wash water, over a period of time.
3. Remove & clean the powder dispenser drawer, and its housing. (Detergent and fabric softener leave residues that accumulate through time). Replace drawer.
4. Place a half scoop of powder in drawer. (NOTE: it must be a powder that contains a bleaching-agent, such as “Ariel, Bold, Daz, Fairy, Persil or Surf”). DO NOT use the ‘Colour’ powders, or the liquids – they don’t have any bleach.
5. Select “Cottons/Linens” (or “Whites”) at 90 degrees C; and start machine.
The smell should eventually disappear, but it may take more than one ‘maintenance wash’.
In my experience, cold-fill-only machines seem to be more susceptible to mould/mildew in the dispenser drawer, particularly if you load the detergent in the drum with the laundry (eg., liquids in the dosing ball, or liquitabs).
The old hot-fill system (when used with a good powder for white clothes) seemed to sanitise the machine far better.
Re: Search for UK Windtunnel cleaner
don wrote:
Trilobite wrote:
The remake of the Hoover “Constellation”, which is the original floating cylinder cleaner. I read somewhere that it might be known as the Maytag “Satellite”.With a remake of the price as well, it`s now going to be a slightly different design and spec with a price tag of circa £275 🙄
Don
It is supposed to be made of steel. Do you know the motor power, by any chance?I wonder if it will still have the “double-stretch” hose (or equivalent). It is something I miss on the modern cylinder cleaners.
If it used ‘filtrette’ type dustbags (like Miele uses), I should imagine the performance would be substantially increased. Unfortunately, we won’t know until it is released.
Re: Search for UK Windtunnel cleaner
The Maytag Windtunnels were withdrawn, apparently because they didn’t suit the british consumer. I remember seeing them on sale in Arnotts’ department store in Dundee, around 2000/2001.
Maytag are supposedly launching some new (and old!) cleaners soon:
The “Z” upright bagless; on sale in USA as the Hoover Z.
The remake of the Hoover “Constellation”, which is the original floating cylinder cleaner. I read somewhere that it might be known as the Maytag “Satellite”.
Re: Indesit IDL500(in the pink)
Hello all,
There is another factor which nobody has mentioned: the detergent.
The modern powders and tablets use oxygen-based bleaching agents. This can cause a build-up of tannins in teacups and teapots, etc. Tomato sauce can also be difficult to remove.
The older-style powders, which were more corrosive, used chlorine bleach. This bleaches much more effectively.
These powders are still available, from Cash&Carry wholesalers, farmers’ supply shops, etc. They are usually marked as “Professional” range; ie, “Finish Professional”, “Sun Professional”, “Bryta Professional”. Look at the ingredients – it should say “chlorine-based bleaching agents“
The downsides are: more expensive (larger pack size); and glassware is more susceptible to corrosion/etching (rainbow patterns, milky-whiteness, scratches, etc).
