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Hotpoint 1762 dryer repair question |
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Post# 595757   5/11/2012 at 13:28 (4,367 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Hi guys, My sister bought a Hotpoint 1762 dryer of gumtree two months ago to replace her old Zannusi condenser which died a death. She was really impressed on how quickly the Hotpoint dried. She called me a couple of days ago to say it has stopped working. I went out to have a look. The motor and blower are still going so it is definitely the belt. Have looked on youtube for instruction on belt replacement and have found a couple of videos but they show dryers with removable tops which, as this is an older Hotpoint model it does not have as the cabinet sides and top are one piece.
My question is how easy is belt replacement on these dryers? Also when I turned the drum it didn't sound right so I think the bearings have gone. I asked my sister if she had noticed the dryer getting noisier but she couldn't say as the dryer is in a utility room at away from the living area. Are the bearings on this dryer easy to replace? I presume it will need rear bearings and a new felt cuff for the front of the drum. Sorry I have no pictures, will see if my sister can send me some. She really doesn't want to get another dryer as she says this is the best one she has owned. It has had some heavy use in the past two months, the combination of washing for three young girls and the awful Scottish weather means 2 or three loads a day. I suppose it really should have a good service.Is this something I can do? What things should I look out for? Sorry for all the questions guys but have very limited repair experiance . PaulC |
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Post# 595776 , Reply# 1   5/11/2012 at 14:58 (4,367 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 595805 , Reply# 3   5/11/2012 at 17:14 (4,367 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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so much Matthew, am a bit nervous about it as I did attempt to repair a Bendix compact dryer and did not succeed! I really want to get this dryer up and running again as my sister loves and relies on it heavily. Have checked on Espares and can't find bearing replacements. Any other place I could try?
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Post# 595980 , Reply# 7   5/12/2012 at 14:36 (4,366 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 596233 , Reply# 9   5/13/2012 at 18:07 (4,365 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland)   |   | |
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My sister had the same dryer until a few years ago - she modernised her kitchen and got new appliances, couldn't believe she got rid of such a fantastic dryer It too had a new belt fitted as the rubber on the old one was broken off in places resulting in a rythmic "bump bump" sound when it was used.... take a few pictures to post, would be good to see its interiors again, lol
cheers Grant |
Post# 596457 , Reply# 11   5/14/2012 at 12:52 (4,364 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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p.s the Currys exclusives comprised of .... Model 1842 Super Electronic washer |
Post# 596458 , Reply# 12   5/14/2012 at 12:54 (4,364 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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which matched the 1737 Dryer in white... |
Post# 596459 , Reply# 13   5/14/2012 at 12:58 (4,364 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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and the almond 1852 Super Electronic. The machine is now Mike's and was rescued by Gary, in whose back garden it is photographed under cat protection! |
Post# 596460 , Reply# 14   5/14/2012 at 12:59 (4,364 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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the 1852 was a match for your sisters 1762, other 1762's shown below.... |
Post# 596489 , Reply# 15   5/14/2012 at 14:29 (4,364 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Thank you so much for the pics!!!I must admit I had never seen this dryer before, I had only ever encountered Hotpoint dryers with the door release AND hi/lo heat switches. Totally makes sense it was an exclusive. My sis was quite chuffed when I said I was going to post a pic! As I have said before, she LOVES this dryer, she is no appliance nut but says it is the best dryer she has ever owned. The 1852 would make a perfect match in my sisters utility room!!!! Although the Zanussi Essential's machine that is there now is a great washer, my sisters only complaint about it is the wash times are a lot longer than her Indesit. There is actually plumbing for two machines and I did suggest she plumbed the Indesit in as well as the Zanussi, she has an incredible amount of laundry to get through having 3 girls and a tree surgeon husband! She has decided to get a D/W instead and to be honest I can't blame her.....plus, she knows if the laundry pile gets too much big Bro will always take some home to wash!!! I had a bit of a twinge seeing Gary's cat, she is the spit of my Zoe I had when I was 16.......she was a beautifully loving animal.
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Post# 596899 , Reply# 19   5/16/2012 at 15:39 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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From its previous service last year... |
Post# 596900 , Reply# 20   5/16/2012 at 15:39 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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Post# 596901 , Reply# 21   5/16/2012 at 15:41 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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heating elements revealed, with Mathew rearranging the bearing pads and Mike gently brushing away fluff... |
Post# 596902 , Reply# 22   5/16/2012 at 15:42 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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the bearing pads... |
Post# 596903 , Reply# 23   5/16/2012 at 15:43 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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back of the drum... |
Post# 596904 , Reply# 24   5/16/2012 at 15:44 (4,362 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)   |   | |
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Back together, with replacement sealing tape around the edge of the cabinet... |