Thanks so much for the video. My partners machine just failed and I took the top off thinking it would be a simple job of changing the brushes!! 😂😂 Found your video to find out it’s brushless!!! Figured it was worth forking out a tenner for a new capacitor rather than £300 for a new machine and hope it would do the trick. Followed all your instructions, cursed you at times for not showing more detail (😂😂) but am ultimately grateful as we now have a working machine again!!! £10 instead of £300 and no wastage. So, thank you very much for taking the time to post this video. 😊😊
Thanks Mark, oddly enough I could actually feel as though someone was slagging me off yesterday as my ears were burning 🔥. lol just kidding. I tried my best to make the process audible and visually easy to understand Mark and I’m happy you managed to successfully resolve besides the small erm, misunderstanding, your partner must be pleased too as you have saved money and avoided landfill, that is precisely why this video was made.
Great video, thank you for all the tips. My older but similar machine dries fine but keeps on running. When the timer gets down to 15 min's it stops counting down even when the load is bone dry. I 'acquired' another which needed a motor cap. Changed that & it works fine now, but does the exact same 15 minute thing! Both been thoroughly cleaned of visible fluff etc. Not a major issue but it just means the machine needs to be supervised. (And the O/H worries it'll catch fire!!)
Hi Opapagaio, This model has a Temperature Sensor on the front panel, Condenser Unit and one on the Heating Element. May the one at the front requires attention,
Thanks for the video, I just finished stripping and cleaning my own tumble dryer. Loads of dust inside. So it got a good clean. I replaced the capacitor as sometimes my drum would just stop during a cycle. Hoping that's sorted it out. Otherwise I'm gonna have to try some other things 😅. Thanks!
Could you put a link up to where you purchased the capacitor. Also do you not have to discharge the capacitor before removing and if so, tip on doing so. If you can change the capacitor through the fan housing at the front, do you still have to remove the whole front of the machine ? Sorry about all the questions.
Hi John, you can purchased the from Amazon /eBay just ensure you order the same part numbers, type removed. I stated in the video at 09:08 that I have shorted / discharged the Capicitor with a pair of insulated Pliers prior to removal. Don't know what model machine you have but I have replaced the Capacitor on a Candy Dryer via the Fan Housing (bottom right) which is fiddly to carry out but a lot quicker. I strip down and clean the insides whenever I intend to resell.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 Thanks mate for the info, It's the same dryer as the one in your video. I pushed the door lock in today to allow me to switch on and turn the drum by hand and it worked, but won't do it on it's own, so think it has the capacitor problem. I also noticed there is a 1yr parts and repair warranty but the machine is around 5yrs old, but on their site it says parts are guaranteed for 10yrs, do you think they would replace this part for free or would it be the old excuse of yes we'll give you the part but we'll have to sent someone out to check it and suck more money from you even though the actual part is faulty and covered by their own warranty. This one is a replacement for the one that went on fire.
@@johnmcmillan497 Hi John, definitely points towards the Capacitor, as for the 10 Year warranty ! all the best with that. Most of us don't even Registering the Warranty until the machine breaks down 😀
I know this is an old thread but i have same dryer. Filter and condenser have been cleaned. But we keep getting light come on to clean filters. Any suggestions what else to do?
Hi Gavin, possibly fluff around the inside of the Condenser housing and around the Fan assembly, the machine has to blow air freely around the unit and any major blockage will imitate a blocked Filter. Suggest Vacuuming inside of the Condenser housing, not easy to access obviously but if you can also clean to the right where the Fan blows onto the Condenser unit too. When you remove the Fluff filter make sure its clear when you look down to the Condense.
Thank you so much. I have a very old Hoover Nextra 8, which shows the water symbol and will not start. I have cleaned the filter and the condenser unit and emptied the water tank. But no, still the symbol is flashing RED. Do you have any recommendations of what I may check? Before I contact a very expensive technician who most probably will say buy a new on.. Warm regards from Norway, Lene
Hi Lene, and thanks 😀. Sounds like an issue around the Water Full indicator or the Reservoir which can have a build up of Lint/Fluff over time especially if the machine has not been maintained regularly. Don't know your skillset Lene but the Sensor is set deep inside of the machine and will require quite a lot of dismantling. Here are a couple of Vidz which may help; ruclips.net/video/CekGxr7VQXw/видео.htmlsi=3WlcEHd7MggGEuaB ruclips.net/video/YgVC-1qZYZU/видео.htmlsi=1re4Qd5AO_8T8quw
Very helpful vid but Just need to ask can you use a diff higher capacitor because the one u bought 7UF for £10 is listed for a completely diff dryer but the one for this machine said 12 UF but have the name of this unit in fitting list
Thanks Invincible, I only replace like for like, so if I remove 7UF +- 5% then that is what I replace with. No idea where the 12UF you suggested comes from. Regards.
Thanks for your video, it's been really helpful. I have a very similar dryer, although mine is a heat pump rather than a condenser (I'm not sure what the difference really is but mine doesnt have the heating element at the back for example, just the fan and plastic housing). My drum has stopped turning, i think it's likely that the motor capacitor has gone but I cannot get the drum out. Do you have any guidance on how to remove the belt please, I'm guessing that needs to come off first? And then i think i may need to get a knife down the back like you've mentioned in a previous comment. I'm also struggling to get the door lock off the door, the wires don't seem to be removable and i cant seem to push the plastic bit through the machine front to separate them. Im hoping i can leave them connected without damaging any wires when i manage to get the drum out. Thanks!
Thanks Hannah, sounds like you have a Heat Pump type of Dryer there's a lot more to them. Hannah you can access the Capacitor via the Fan assembly on some Dryers apparently, I always remove the Drum so I can Vacuum out all of the Lint.
great video mate, thanks. i was getting frustrated as the lid didnt seem to want to come away but seeing you do it gave me the confidence i wasnt going to destroy it! i have a similar issue but the drum wont spin when loaded, belt is fine and spins fine when unloaded?
Hi I have similar issue no heat I guess everything else works okay just no water extraction is in the tank even after full cycle is complete and clothes remain damp. Can you help please
would b great if you kept complete video instead of time lapse, so the ones that want to learn can view the entire process. It so happens I have an identical machine and would benefit from your complete video specially the taking out of drum & belt techniques you use
Thanks R1ZW4N, I hear you, however i speed up certain sections of the video just to reduce time, but you can still see what I am doing, rather than cutting out the entire section.
Hi, I've got the condenser tumble dryer whereby it collects the water in the door - however, my machine makes all the right noises but its not collecting water and there's no videos on RUclips for this issue. Do you know what could be wrong with my tumble dryer? Thanks in advance for your time.
Hi Angie, There is a Pump (on the left in 11:01), this could be blocked or malfunctioning as it fits into the Condenser unit which can get blocked with Lint if not maintained correctly.
Hi Steven, struggled myself at this stage. There is a Black Seal (see 6:59 on the vid) painted on type, had to use a bent knife to work the Drum free via the Heat Element vent. Regards 😎.
Excellent video and saved me a fortune! Finally got to the capacitor and it’s only going to around 4uf. I struggled with getting the drum out and it’s currently still attached to the main frame. That part of your video now explains why!
Hi Wayne, you can replace the Capacitor via the Fan Housing apparently, never tried myself as I prefer removing the Drum and and cleaning the whole Machines insides 😀.
My friend had a hoover dynamix next dryer only for 13 months and the belt snapped everyone told her just get a new one as I am going to have to charge £80-£100 to fix it as it’s a pain to the drum out now I see why 😳 I am picking up a heat pump one later that doesn’t get hot but works fine other than that It works fine I hope it’s just not been cleaned Ever. And i can sort that. Very complex tumble dryer…
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 yes you do but yeah this hoover dryer was only fit for scrap unfortunately. But I don’t know much about heat pump dryers but I know when they go wrong and cold it’s usually had it. But my Miele eco comfort broke down twice in its 7 years lifetime but lucky first it was the refrigerant sensor went then as soon as they guy left it broke down again they come back two weeks later and it was the moisture sensor or something under those screens was gone and loose so he put new one in had no problems since that was nearly a year ago. So all good for now. Like you said you win some , you lose some lol.
@@cloudyeastside take the front fan housing off (bottom right), take out the fan and spring washer behind it. Then the housing comes out. It’s abit tricky to start with as you’ve got to bend the housing out. Then I use 13mm socket with a 6’ extension bar.. wind the nut off and be carful not to drop unless you have spare
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 yeah makes sense if you are looking to resell, must do about 3 of these a day in winter! Easy way to tell if the cap has gone is trick the door lock and then spin the drum by hand when you can hear the motor engaging
Thanks so much for the video. My partners machine just failed and I took the top off thinking it would be a simple job of changing the brushes!! 😂😂 Found your video to find out it’s brushless!!! Figured it was worth forking out a tenner for a new capacitor rather than £300 for a new machine and hope it would do the trick. Followed all your instructions, cursed you at times for not showing more detail (😂😂) but am ultimately grateful as we now have a working machine again!!! £10 instead of £300 and no wastage. So, thank you very much for taking the time to post this video. 😊😊
Thanks Mark,
oddly enough I could actually feel as though someone was slagging me off yesterday as my ears were burning 🔥. lol just kidding. I tried my best to make the process audible and visually easy to understand Mark and I’m happy you managed to successfully resolve besides the small erm, misunderstanding, your partner must be pleased too as you have saved money and avoided landfill, that is precisely why this video was made.
Great video, thank you for all the tips.
My older but similar machine dries fine but keeps on running. When the timer gets down to 15 min's it stops counting down even when the load is bone dry.
I 'acquired' another which needed a motor cap. Changed that & it works fine now, but does the exact same 15 minute thing!
Both been thoroughly cleaned of visible fluff etc.
Not a major issue but it just means the machine needs to be supervised. (And the O/H worries it'll catch fire!!)
Hi Opapagaio,
This model has a Temperature Sensor on the front panel, Condenser Unit and one on the Heating Element. May the one at the front requires attention,
Many thanks for the reply @@green-crocs-fixes1520 I will check this and let you know for sure. 👍
Thanks for the video, I just finished stripping and cleaning my own tumble dryer. Loads of dust inside. So it got a good clean.
I replaced the capacitor as sometimes my drum would just stop during a cycle. Hoping that's sorted it out.
Otherwise I'm gonna have to try some other things 😅.
Thanks!
Thanks DJP,
hope your issue is resolved 😀.
Could you put a link up to where you purchased the capacitor. Also do you not have to discharge the capacitor before removing and if so, tip on doing so. If you can change the capacitor through the fan housing at the front, do you still have to remove the whole front of the machine ? Sorry about all the questions.
Hi John,
you can purchased the from Amazon /eBay just ensure you order the same part numbers, type removed. I stated in the video at 09:08 that I have shorted / discharged the Capicitor with a pair of insulated Pliers prior to removal. Don't know what model machine you have but I have replaced the Capacitor on a Candy Dryer via the Fan Housing (bottom right) which is fiddly to carry out but a lot quicker. I strip down and clean the insides whenever I intend to resell.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 Thanks mate for the info, It's the same dryer as the one in your video. I pushed the door lock in today to allow me to switch on and turn the drum by hand and it worked, but won't do it on it's own, so think it has the capacitor problem. I also noticed there is a 1yr parts and repair warranty but the machine is around 5yrs old, but on their site it says parts are guaranteed for 10yrs, do you think they would replace this part for free or would it be the old excuse of yes we'll give you the part but we'll have to sent someone out to check it and suck more money from you even though the actual part is faulty and covered by their own warranty. This one is a replacement for the one that went on fire.
@@johnmcmillan497 Hi John,
definitely points towards the Capacitor, as for the 10 Year warranty ! all the best with that. Most of us don't even Registering the Warranty until the machine breaks down 😀
I did not expect you to strip it down that far, nice one pal great video
Thanks Kamran,
happy to help 😀,
Great video. I've just change the motor in a very similar machine and this was a great help for stripping it down to get to where I needed to be👍
Thanks Abik,
happy to help 😎.
You make it look so easy mate 👌
Thanks Ste,
the first one is always difficult but I have done a few now that’s why 😎.
I know this is an old thread but i have same dryer. Filter and condenser have been cleaned. But we keep getting light come on to clean filters. Any suggestions what else to do?
Hi Gavin,
possibly fluff around the inside of the Condenser housing and around the Fan assembly, the machine has to blow air freely around the unit and any major blockage will imitate a blocked Filter. Suggest Vacuuming inside of the Condenser housing, not easy to access obviously but if you can also clean to the right where the Fan blows onto the Condenser unit too. When you remove the Fluff filter make sure its clear when you look down to the Condense.
Thank you so much. I have a very old Hoover Nextra 8, which shows the water symbol and will not start. I have cleaned the filter and the condenser unit and emptied the water tank. But no, still the symbol is flashing RED. Do you have any recommendations of what I may check? Before I contact a very expensive technician who most probably will say buy a new on.. Warm regards from Norway, Lene
Hi Lene,
and thanks 😀. Sounds like an issue around the Water Full indicator or the Reservoir which can have a build up of Lint/Fluff over time especially if the machine has not been maintained regularly. Don't know your skillset Lene but the Sensor is set deep inside of the machine and will require quite a lot of dismantling. Here are a couple of Vidz which may help; ruclips.net/video/CekGxr7VQXw/видео.htmlsi=3WlcEHd7MggGEuaB
ruclips.net/video/YgVC-1qZYZU/видео.htmlsi=1re4Qd5AO_8T8quw
Very helpful vid but Just need to ask can you use a diff higher capacitor because the one u bought 7UF for £10 is listed for a completely diff dryer but the one for this machine said 12 UF but have the name of this unit in fitting list
Thanks Invincible,
I only replace like for like, so if I remove 7UF +- 5% then that is what I replace with. No idea where the 12UF you suggested comes from.
Regards.
Thanks for your video, it's been really helpful. I have a very similar dryer, although mine is a heat pump rather than a condenser (I'm not sure what the difference really is but mine doesnt have the heating element at the back for example, just the fan and plastic housing).
My drum has stopped turning, i think it's likely that the motor capacitor has gone but I cannot get the drum out. Do you have any guidance on how to remove the belt please, I'm guessing that needs to come off first? And then i think i may need to get a knife down the back like you've mentioned in a previous comment.
I'm also struggling to get the door lock off the door, the wires don't seem to be removable and i cant seem to push the plastic bit through the machine front to separate them. Im hoping i can leave them connected without damaging any wires when i manage to get the drum out. Thanks!
Thanks Hannah,
sounds like you have a Heat Pump type of Dryer there's a lot more to them. Hannah you can access the Capacitor via the Fan assembly on some Dryers apparently, I always remove the Drum so I can
Vacuum out all of the Lint.
Brilliant, step by step. Thank you
Thanks Chen,
happy to help 😀.
Great video very helpful, thanks.
Thanks Tim,
happy to help 😀.
great video mate, thanks. i was getting frustrated as the lid didnt seem to want to come away but seeing you do it gave me the confidence i wasnt going to destroy it!
i have a similar issue but the drum wont spin when loaded, belt is fine and spins fine when unloaded?
Thanks Russell,
that's a weird one, sounds like the Belt has stretched or has a flat spot but sounds like you have already eliminated that.
Do you need to take the drum out to do capacitor or just condenser housing?
Hi Mark,
Apparently you can gain access to the Capacitor via the Fan housing at the front.
Same machine, all the filters are clean just doesn't produce much water and takes ages to dry.
By ages i mean 6 to 7 hours
Hi Raza,
does the unit warm up i.e. does the door glass get hot ?
Hi I have similar issue no heat I guess everything else works okay just no water extraction is in the tank even after full cycle is complete and clothes remain damp. Can you help please
Hello
I need the front panel with the touch buttons, where i can buy it?
Thanks
Hi Pedro,
try eBay 😀.
What screwdriver set do i need to get the lid off? I thought it would be a torx set but its not.
Hi Carley,
It is a 7mm Socket head or somewhere around that size.
Regards.
Great video - ours cuts out and I think it the moisture sensor will needs clean: do you know where it is?
Hi Susanne,
there are two Sensors, one is behind the Door panel and the other on top of the Condenser housing 😎.
Awe, thanks so much for your reply. Are those two sensors moisture sensors?
@@kuckuckskind289 I do believe the are.
Hi mate, on this model do you need to remove the drum to swap the capacitor? Thanks
Apparently not Jay,
you can gain access via the Fan housing. I only take the Drum out as I clean the whole unit.
i got the same model and i got to push the drum around to get it started could that be the same problem as this one,
Hi Jonathan,
more than likely it the Startup Capacitor.
would b great if you kept complete video instead of time lapse, so the ones that want to learn can view the entire process. It so happens I have an identical machine and would benefit from your complete video specially the taking out of drum & belt techniques you use
Thanks R1ZW4N,
I hear you, however i speed up certain sections of the video just to reduce time, but you can still see what I am doing, rather than cutting out the entire section.
The process consists in unscrewing about every screw you see..
Hi, I've got the condenser tumble dryer whereby it collects the water in the door - however, my machine makes all the right noises but its not collecting water and there's no videos on RUclips for this issue. Do you know what could be wrong with my tumble dryer? Thanks in advance for your time.
Hi Angie,
There is a Pump (on the left in 11:01), this could be blocked or malfunctioning as it fits into the Condenser unit which can get blocked with Lint if not maintained correctly.
also make sure the Condenser and Lint Filter is clean.
how do you get the drum out, taken all the screws out and the belt off but seems to be stuck
Hi Steven,
struggled myself at this stage. There is a Black Seal (see 6:59 on the vid) painted on type, had to use a bent knife to work the Drum free via the Heat Element vent.
Regards 😎.
Excellent video and saved me a fortune! Finally got to the capacitor and it’s only going to around 4uf. I struggled with getting the drum out and it’s currently still attached to the main frame. That part of your video now explains why!
d i have a dynamic next one touch range 4 dxc9de-80 model no 169402 do I have to take the Brum out to change the capacitor
Hi Wayne,
you can replace the Capacitor via the Fan Housing apparently, never tried myself as I prefer removing the Drum and and cleaning the whole Machines insides 😀.
My friend had a hoover dynamix next dryer only for 13 months and the belt snapped everyone told her just get a new one as I am going to have to charge £80-£100 to fix it as it’s a pain to the drum out now I see why 😳
I am picking up a heat pump one later that doesn’t get hot but works fine other than that It works fine I hope it’s just not been cleaned Ever. And i can sort that.
Very complex tumble dryer…
Hi Colin,
good luck with the Heat Pump unit and yes removing the Drum on these Hoover units can be quite testing.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 the hoover aqua tec heat pump was dead gas had gone so scraped it the next day….
@@colinsace1 No worries Colin, probably not cost effective to repair. You win some…..
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 yes you do but yeah this hoover dryer was only fit for scrap unfortunately. But I don’t know much about heat pump dryers but I know when they go wrong and cold it’s usually had it.
But my Miele eco comfort broke down twice in its 7 years lifetime but lucky first it was the refrigerant sensor went then as soon as they guy left it broke down again they come back two weeks later and it was the moisture sensor or something under those screens was gone and loose so he put new one in had no problems since that was nearly a year ago. So all good for now.
Like you said you win some , you lose some lol.
Capacitor change can be done in less then 10 mins without having to strip it all down
Thanks Ross,
stripped the unit down to clean the insides as I do with all units, to prevent Dryer Fires.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 i see! I work for them, need any help drop me a message
What’s the trick, I’ve had to dismantle mine to change capacitor….
@@cloudyeastside Yes Cloudy,
they can be difficult especially first time around.
@@cloudyeastside take the front fan housing off (bottom right), take out the fan and spring washer behind it. Then the housing comes out. It’s abit tricky to start with as you’ve got to bend the housing out. Then I use 13mm socket with a 6’ extension bar.. wind the nut off and be carful not to drop unless you have spare
Nice
Thanks Nitro 😀.
Pos dryer anyways, sensors can fail too and buttons get wonky alright. Barely worth fixing unit cost £225 at the time
Thanks Zeroy,
totally disagree, brought for £25, part cost £10, sold for £115 on marketplace. Obviously works out better the cheaper you can get it.
Hi mate this a ten minute fix, cap can come out via the fan housing
Thanks Will,
agreed however I prefer to clean the units inside and out, hence why I dismantle the unit.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 yeah makes sense if you are looking to resell, must do about 3 of these a day in winter! Easy way to tell if the cap has gone is trick the door lock and then spin the drum by hand when you can hear the motor engaging
@@dougwilz thanks good tip, I use this same process for everything I repair 😀.
@@green-crocs-fixes1520 good stuff, I’ve subbed to your channel, keep the washer/tumble dryer vids coming!
watching this video son fast wordawrd mode and on mute not need to keep on bringing up ur RUclips channel so much
Confused Richard, no idea what your point is ?
What a stupid way to build a tumble drier, so much work just to change the capacitor. Was a 5 minute job on my Mums Indesit.
Thanks OS,
your not wrong, a side panel would have made the job a lot easier. Probably manufactured this way to deter people like me 😎.
how do i send you a video
Hi you can't, you can only send me a link to whatever platform you uploaded to.