Hotpoint Ultima tumble dryer - no heat!

[daveatrempstone]

My Hotpoint ultima tumble dryer model TDC 62 is operating, but there is no heat. Presumebly thr element has failed? is this repairable?

Any help appreciated!

D. Cooper

 

[Sleepyhead]

It's repairable but check the thermostats on top of the heater first.

 

[daveatrempstone]

Apologies if this is a dumb question, but how will i check if the thermostats are ok or not?

 

[tockworth]

check with a multimeter set on ohms this reads through the thermostat to confirm there is a current path intact. The reading when you check each thermostat should read low ohms if it reads high or infinity the thermostat is open circuit.

 

[scotsman]

To reset the stat push a sewing needle into the hole at the centre of the stat until you hear a click.