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How can I fix my Hotpoint Aquarius CDT00 Condensor Dryer?An electrical trip switch tripped in my house. I traced the source of the problem to my Hotpoint Aquarius CDT00 Consensor Dryer. Whenever I switch the drier on at the wall the electrics trip on that circuit. What could be causing this? Any idea how I can fix it?
All suggestions gratefully received. I have a young family and no drier at the moment.
Andy M December 2010
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(sorry, last comment intended for Phil, not Derek)
Al McNicoll December 2010 |
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Derek: I found that once I'd taken off the side screws (at the back) and the top screws (at the back), it was mainly a case of knowing how to slide the side out. It slides "back" before lifting out. For other parts of the dryer (bearing in mind that my model is slightly different) I had to take out screws from inside the water-collector.
Hope that helps...
Andy M: do post back with your progress, even if it's not positive yet...
Al McNicoll December 2010 |
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I have the Hotpoint CTD80P which had a similar problem. I checked the heater assembly and it was broken. Bought a new one to replace broken heater but cannot get the top off to remove the side panel to plug in new heater assembly. The top is held with 2 screws at the back, have removed these but I still cannot get the top off. Does anyone know if there are internal screws or catches to release the top?
Phil December 2010 |
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Mine has done exactly the same, although I don't know if it's the same exact model. Essentially there was water coming up the back of the machine, which was then shorting out the element and tripping the system.
Steps I have tried that have met with some success are:
1. Clean out the lint filter (we do this regularly anyway, but it's important to mention here)
2. Clean out the condenser unit (open the flap at the bottom of the machine, pull out the unit on the left-hand side) - the condenser needs to be cleaned with water, and if your hosepipe hasn't frozen off then using a hose to clean out the fluff is a good plan - the pressure is useful.
3. UNPLUG THE DRYER then take the back off the dryer (only a Phillips screwdriver needed). Mine comes off in two parts - two screws for a semi-circular cover around the centre of the machine, then ten or so screws around the kidney-shaped metal casing. Don't take off the two screws that are on the raised part - they hold the element assembly in place, and undoing them just makes things harder. Once the kidney-shaped bit is off, check it for water, and dry it with a tea towel or some kitchen towel.
4. Reassemble and plug in.
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In our case, this damage happened after moving house, and so much water had leaked onto the element that I had to replace the whole element assembly (£30 online) but I would hope you don't need that. My dryer then ran fine for a few days, but tripped again yesterday. This time I cleaned out the condenser as well, then reassembled. It didn't trip when I plugged it in at first, but that was when it was resting on its front. When I sat it upright and plugged it in, it did then trip, so I guess there's still some water sloshing around in the case. Guess what tonight's job is!
As you can tell, the above is a work in progress, but I hope that if your washer is in less trouble than mine was, some of the above may help.
Do post back with anything you do/try, and how well it works!
Al McNicoll December 2010 |
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I had the same problem with mine about a year ago. I did an internet search and came up with a discussion forum where somebody said that over time, a little water collects at the back and eventually shorts out the heating element. I opened up the back, sure enough there was a little water there. I drained/dried it, and haven't had a problem since.
Derek December 2010 |
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