Hoover WA110 / Performa 1100 - Dryer thermostat trips

[rosstheboss]

Hi
I have a fairly old Hoover WA110 washer/dryer which has minimal use.
The problem is that the thermostat on top of the heater box keeps tripping after about 15 minutes of the dryer being on.
I have tried: cleaning out the condenser, checked the fan is turning, and swapped the 2 thermostats over. It's always the front one that goes. I do think it is getting too hot as even the glass door gets too hot to touch.

Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

 

[zipper]

The original manual reset TOC thermostats on your model were rated at 172 degrees C. Problems with random tripping later prompted Hoover to recommend retrofitting 182C TOC's as a workaround. As long as the system is clear of lint etc & everything functions as it should; I would either A: contact Hoover to verify what I have just mentioned, or B: just pop out & buy 2 new 182C TOC's & fit them yourself. The part number for the new thermostats is 41024208 http://www.espares.co.uk/part/washing-machines/p/1085/0/0/0/670708/washing-machine-thermosta.html
BTW a good washer & separate tumble dryer always a better alternative than a washer/dryer. Hell...even a good washer & a separate clothes-line is a better alternative

 

[rosstheboss]

Thanks for the reply.
I didn't realise they got so hot! Anyway I'll give that a go, it's not so bad with this weather, I live in a flat so I don't have the space or the washing line!

 

[zipper]

The safety thermostats monitor heat within the heater chamber itself, the rest of the machine does not see the same temperature. Washer/dryers were a great idea on paper & a lot of manufacturers joined the race to be best. But unfortunately they just don't function well enough. Perhaps in time the bugs will get ironed out, who knows.

 

[rosstheboss]

Got the new thermostats as recommended and they seem to have done the trick! Thanks a lot for your help, it has been much appreciated.

 

[zipper]

My pleasure, good job