2007-03-17 10:52:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm sure you could do anything if you put your mind to it....or i could pop round & do it.. hehe ; )
2007-03-17 21:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by Toby G* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tumble dryer must be the simplist bit of machinery ever built. UNPLUG MACHINE. Unscrew the back, take the bolt in the middle off, that is the axle. Take off the back. the heating element is at the bottom, check for loose wires. if you see a break in the element order a new one from a supplier. It's cheaper to buy a new one than to get a repair man.
2007-03-17 10:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by wgbh67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye not a great problem depending on which make it is, just make sure you remove the plug before attempting any repairs. But is it the heater at fault or the thermostat's, they are the things that often go and are cheaper than a heater unit.
I'd change them 1st and see if that cures the problem, if it does, then make sure in future you keep the filters clean, as this is often the reason why they go.
2007-03-17 20:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes You could if you no how to use a screwdriver,The element is located in the back ,But you go through the front /with depending its age a torx ismost likely it.And dont forget to un plug it.
2007-03-17 11:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Thinking4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this job recently, very simple, i bought the element on line from spares2go, 1st class service, cost me £27.00, other quotes i had for the same element were £60+
2007-03-17 11:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Rod Stewart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are aware that if the element is fitted incorrectly and is the cause of an accident to people or property you are liable to be sued for damages and may be convicted of criminal assault or worse.
2007-03-17 10:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's very easy. You can get the element from a local store cheaper than a new machine.
2007-03-17 10:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt it, but you could try. Unplug it first before trying to take out the old one - you'll need the number off it to buy another one.
2007-03-17 10:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY,
buy a NEW tumble dryer
2007-03-17 10:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but pull the plug. There are 220 volts n that thing. Pull the plug before you do anything.
2007-03-17 10:56:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In a word, "yes".... Make sure you unplug it first, could be a shocking experience.
2007-03-17 11:07:11 · answer #11 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋