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Still not working correctly. Groaning noise towards end of cycle still evident. Here's what I've noticed: 1. Never makes noise when cold and drum turns freely at this point. 2. Groaning noise is associated with what seems to be excessive heat from the dryer and at this point, metal front...

Ok thanks, zipper. D.

Ok, have been running the machine with side panel removed in preparation for installing new capacitor. Seems to be much better (even before capacitor changed). As previously mentioned, it seems to cycle between normal direction and reverse more frequently and this seems to help keep it cool. I'm...

ps will this capacitor do the job? http://uk.farnell.com/ducati/4-16-10-13-64/capacitor-8uf-450vac/dp/1219055 D.

Will replace capacitor as you say. As far as I can see all the airways are clear. I've already cleared heater elements of fluff. Seems to working better now - reverse action seems to be more frequent and lasts longer or maybe just my imagination. Nearly finished full cycle without...

Ok ignore last post. This is incorrect. Have now dismantled dryer as far as I can take it. Fan is directly driven by motor so does turn the opposite way when drum reverses. Everything turns freely. Both belts fully intact. There seems to another fan at the rear enclosed in plastic and I couldn't...

I've managed to work out why the fan runs at two speeds. When the drum turns anticlockwise (majority of the time), the fan run at the lower speed. When the drum reverses and runs clockwise there seems to be a different gearing which must stop the fan turning backwards (and sucking air) but...

Sorry to labour the point but the process of changing from one fan speed to another would appear to be part of a normal cycle. It's as if it's switching from one mode to another (?part of the drum reversal process). I presume that the drum and fan are both run off the same motor so whatever...

I ran a time warm cycle to try to identify where the groaning noise comes from. After 10-15 mins, the groaning noise was very obvious and the drum was so hot that I could not touch it. Hand rotation is now much more difficult. I then changed to cool timed cycle. After a short time (ie cooled...

Thanks zipper, will take it all apart when I get time. I did look at the rear bearing before and apart from looking a bit dry, it seemed ok. I took the opportunity to fill the bearing shell with copper grease at the time. Didn't see the rear felt seal but front one looked ok and in the right...

Most of the time it completes a full timed cycle without event. Have managed to plug it in without extension - will see if that makes any difference. What's the significance of motor capacitor rating? If I stripped it down, what should I look for? D.

Thanks zipper. Have cleaned out filters and condensor many times (including cleaning filters with washing up liquid). It seems to help a bit and Technical fault alarm goes off less frequently. I very much get the impression that when the machine first starts and for the next 30-40 minutes or...

Tried this before after seeing your previous threads and couldn't get it to work until now. Looks like there are 3 fault codes: F2 Heater bank NTC fault F55 Max running time F66 Air throughput fault There's a down arrow with last message but pressing + button doesn't reveal any...

Thanks zipper, just the information I needed. Sounds like from what you've said that both NTCs are ok although I'll need to check the rear one again with the figures you've provided. Any other suggestions? I have cleared out all the airways and the filters. Groaning noise only occurs...

Purchased second hand tumble dryer off Ebay over a year ago - paid only £150 for what looked like a fairly new dryer. When it works, it's great but unfortunately it has been plagued with 2 problems. The first one is now fixed - the display would indicate that water reservoir was full despite the...

More convinced about guage being faulty or at least calibration incorrect. Decided to depressurise system (heat exchanger pipework isolated by closing CH pump and CH return stopcocks) by fully opening PRV until no water came out. I then removed the clear plastic cover over gauge and removed...

It might not be, specially given the problem I had at the time of installing but I think that its probably ok. The low pressure warning light flashes on when I switch it off (maybe it always does this?). The odd thing is that when try to top up the pressure, I can't hear any flow unless the...

No, this is not another 'system pressure low in my boiler how do I fix it query'. I installed my Grant Vortex 36 Combi in the summer last year. At the same time, I replaced ALL the pipework and several radiators. I opted for barrier pipe (Hep2O). Apart from some minor teething problems at...

After months of deliberation and seeking advice, I have replaced the PCB on the above boiler. I had the same symptoms as most of the above (cut-out occurring daily with flashing red light). I fitted a 5111603 board which I got from ebay for an unbelievable £95 (retail is around £220+vat). Board...

I also have a Suprima 50 which is misbehaving. Problems arose after adding an extension to our house 2 years ago (one room and 2 rads T'd off existing circuit). About 4 months ago the pump failed - I think this was clear-cut in that we awoke one morning to find a dead boiler (fuse had blown)...