My tumble dryer keeps cutting out

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by propper spark, Oct 22, 2007.

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  1. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    I know this may not be the ideal category to put this under but here goes. It's a Proline and only works for about a minute and then just stops. Anyone got any good ideas.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent New Member

    . Anyone got
    any good ideas.



    It's faulty...
     
    Clark Kent, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. prosparks

    prosparks New Member

    This is caused by a time related sartorial sacrificial shedding.
    The fluff filter if blocked !
     
    prosparks, Oct 22, 2007
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  4. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent New Member

    This is caused by a time related sartorial
    sacrificial shedding.
    The fluff filter if blocked !





    'Overheating'
     
    Clark Kent, Oct 22, 2007
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  5. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    This is caused by a time related sartorial
    sacrificial shedding.
    The fluff filter if blocked !





    'Overheating'


    It's not ive cleaned that.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  6. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Well try it on a cold cycle to help eliminate the 'overheating' suggestion.


    Mr. HandyAndy - really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Oct 22, 2007
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  7.    ﷲŘ∑ﺂ

       ﷲŘ∑ﺂ New Member

    yeah and he can try is fridge on a hot cycle while he's about it
     
       ﷲŘ∑ﺂ, Oct 22, 2007
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  8.    ﷲŘ∑ﺂ

       ﷲŘ∑ﺂ New Member

    +h
     
       ﷲŘ∑ﺂ, Oct 22, 2007
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  9. cliffy brown

    cliffy brown New Member

    +h

    or alternatively '
     
    cliffy brown, Oct 22, 2007
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  10. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    Well try it on a cold cycle to help eliminate the
    'overheating' suggestion.


    Mr. HandyAndy - really


    Ive put it on a cold cycle and it still does it.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  11. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    what type of control does it have?

    what do you do to get it going again?

    what type of drier is it (condenser/vented/HP)?
     
    Jimbo, Oct 22, 2007
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  12. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    Hi the Dryer is a proline condenser TDC6A and to get it back on you just have to press start. It has the timer and 2 other switches on front one is start and one is for the cooler cycle.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  13. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    is it plumbed in or collecting condensate in the drawer thing?

    is it level and on firm ground?
     
    Jimbo, Oct 22, 2007
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  14. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    is it plumbed in or collecting condensate in the
    drawer thing?

    is it level and on firm ground?

    No it has a draw at the bottom to collect the water. Its on level ground and has been in the same place for the last 2 yrs.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  15. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    maybe the condensate full sensor is 'flicking' with viabration from the machine? Otherwise a dodgy timer I reckon.
     
    Jimbo, Oct 22, 2007
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  16. oliver1234

    oliver1234 New Member

    Some tumble dryers have an overheat thermostat that could be causing the problem or it could be a faulty door interlock. My advice would be (if you are confident to do it safely) would be to bypass the thermostat temporarily to see if the symptoms dissapear. If this doesn't work short the door interlock (again temporarily). Obviously take decent safety precautions.
     
    oliver1234, Oct 22, 2007
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  17. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Could be a worn belt/belts.

    Certainly if that model has a belt for the drum AND a belt for the fan, either one slipping/not rotating fan or drum, will cut the power for safety.


    Mr. HandyAndy - really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Oct 22, 2007
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  18. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    All sounds a possibility. Good informatation. Ill have a look tomorrow at what you suggested.

    Many thanks
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  19. propper spark

    propper spark Member

    Some how i don't think you spell information like that.
     
    propper spark, Oct 22, 2007
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  20. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent New Member

    If it's a faulty door lock, then give the door a big push..



    Works with mine..


    ;)
     
    Clark Kent, Oct 22, 2007
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