its got power going to it , i took the back of it and behind the drum there was a lot of what looked like carbon dust would it be the "brushes" ?
2007-02-25 23:47:11 · 10 answers · asked by still learning 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-02-25 23:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
All spin dryers use an electric motor to turn the drum via a belt. Within the motor you have carbon brushes that transfer the power from the static part of the motor (Stator) to the rotating part of the motor (Rotor). The brushes are spring loaded so that they stay in contact with the rotor and over time they wear away until they no longer make contact with the rotor.
You need to remove the back from the dryer, slip the belt off and disconnect the electric cables from the motor. Depending on the make and model of the dryer the motor can be under the bottom of the drum or on the top of the drum. If at the bottom undo the fixing bolts and remove the whole motor, if the motor is on the top of the drum you should be able to remove the bushes without having to remove the motor.
The brushes are easy to see and normally held in place by the electric cables feeding them.
Once you have them out find a local domestic repair shop and take the make model and old brushes down to them for a new set.
Typically the brushes will cost less then £10.00 and if you set aside about two hours you should be able to finish the job.
Don't be put off by other people telling you to buy a new dryer, its an easy job and there is probably many thousands of dryers that go to the tip with very little wrong with them.
2007-02-26 12:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The spin dryer works by a pulley method with a belt. First check if that it is intact then look at the motor that drives it and check if power is coming OUT of the driving side of the motor. It might be the brushes but don't make any assumptions - check but be careful!
2007-02-25 23:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dust is probably from the belt drive that goes from the motor all the way around the outside of the drum, it must be very worn or maybe snapped ,more than likely that's your problem, you need a replacement.
otherwise if it is the motor, then i'm sorry, but it's worth investing in a new dryer.
2007-02-26 01:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by price 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are talking about a tumble dryer, in which case if the belts intact your problem is more likely to do with the door switch or capacitor or timer unit, but as you haven't put the make or model it difficult to give a positive diagnosis. If your right and its a spin dryer, well get with the programme it the new millennium and they went out with Noah and the ark !
2007-03-01 03:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off. do mean tumble dier or spin drier? theres a big difference! spin driers are direct drive with the motor underneath, No brushes, inductive motor. Tumble driers have large horizontal drum, belt driven also very rarely have brushes in motor. i guess you have a tumble. the black dust could be from the rear bearing, depending on make. could you give a make and model number, would help to diagnose
2007-02-27 05:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a belt that drives the drum. It's in the front. Check that.
2007-03-01 15:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fuse in the plug hasnt blown
2007-02-25 23:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by des c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible
2007-02-25 23:54:52 · answer #9 · answered by tommy two tone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try slaming the door it might not be catching properly.
2007-02-25 23:54:40 · answer #10 · answered by lisa l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋