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Posted on 04-10-2008
Does anyone know anything about fixing tumble dryers?
Filed Under (dryers) by admin on 04-10-2008
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I have a Hotpoint tumble dryer - less than 2 years old. The drum is turning one way ok without clothes in it but when it goes to turn the other way it makes a burning smell. With clothes it fails to turn at all - any ideas? Definitely not the belt and it is heating up ok.

Harvey
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    Comments

    copious on 5 October, 2008 at 7:03 pm #

    You say it’s definitely not the belt. Why do you say that?
    You could also have a bad bearing or a bad motor.
    I might suggest you have it looked at by someone local. If it’s only 2 years old it may be worth repairing.


    AMBER D on 6 October, 2008 at 2:55 pm #

    It sounds like something wrong with the tensor that the belt is attached to. Obviously something is dragging and keeping it from operating properly. Its possible, but unlikely the belt is not installed properly. If not, check this site to see if you can get some more clues. -