Beko tumble dryer (DRCT 70 W) cutting out

[asbowen]

The dryer has just started cutting out after 5 - 10 mins of operation. The heat is on as the clothes are warm and there is steam from the clothes and if you leave it for a few minutes and press start it starts up ok but cuts out again after a few minutes.

Is there anything I can service myself on this model assuming the cause of the issue can be determined?

Added: this is a condenser dryer

Thanks,

AB

 

[big-all]

have you cleaned out all filters and checked hoses and vents are clear ??
sounds like its overheating with lack off airflow ??

 

[asbowen]

Gave it a clean after it started to play up although hadn't cleaned it for a while. Will have another look and ensure its as clean as it can be and give it another go. Thanks

 

[asbowen]

I've given it a good clean, taken the back off and vacuumed the dust out. I have noticed a couple of bars in the heating element have broken but there is still loads of heat generated. I might replace that anyway, however something else I guess is cutting out when too much heat is present - could it be the thermostat or another component?

 

[big-all]

its designed to cut in and out to stop overheating in normal operation and in fault conditions
wouldnt use it with a broken element as you dont know what damage may have been cause by the failed or failing element

 

[asbowen]

Thanks again, I'll replace the heating element tomorrow and see how that affects things.

 

[asbowen]

I've replaced the element and it seems to work for longer but still cuts out; it's nice and hot and only starts again when I press the start button after waiting for a few minutes.
Doesn't appear that there are many parts to go wrong or that can be replaced so I'm a bit stumped what to try next.
I've also checked airflow again and cleared filters.

 

[big-all]

is the fan working ??
you should not use it untill it works normally as it may catch fire
it is being stopped as its overheating by a safety device it that fails it will catch fire

 

[asbowen]

The fan works, I've now replaced the heating element, front thermometer, thermal cut off gasket on the thermostat, given it a good clean - still cuts out after 10-20 mins.

Might have to admit defeat and replace the appliance as I've run out/running out of ideas or parts to replace

 

[big-all]

do you get air flow out the hose with it running ??
my thoughts as you have cleared all the filters and and hoses and the fan is running a blockage before the fan not allowing air in

 

[ree]

I know absolutely zero about appliances - so i'll suggest something.

Just below the dryer door there is a lift off panel, and inside a pull-out arrangement.
That whole area can get jammed with fluff thats somehow missed the custom filter located above.

You've perhaps already done what i suggest & cleaned that bit out.

Funny enough, the Beko condensing dryer is the one that i had to have hands on some years ago due to it cutting out.

 

[asbowen]

big-all: thanks, there isn't a vent hose on this model, however I do get air coming from the front of the machine from the vents and the fan spins fast.

ree: thanks, I have checked the pull-out condensing unit, flushed it through and cleaned as much as I can get to.

I'm wondering if I somehow need to get to another area in the machine to clear a blockage, however with spinning fans and air from vents it seems like it should be ok now, but it isn't. I might take the screwdriver to it again tonight to see what I can find however definitely running out of ideas

 

[rocks1]

Try motor cap. Cheap to buy easy to fit.