Hotpoint Aquarius CDT00 dryer capacitor

[drdryer]

Hi,

Have a hotpoint aquarius cdt00 condenser tumble dryer which has stopped turning. Machine makes a clanking noise from bottom rear of machine and smell of electric/plastic burning.

I've opened it up and the belt 'appears' to be intact. The drum turns by hand.

I've read this is most likely a capacitor problem so I've taken it out to replace.

Question is the capacitor in the machine is KNM8017 with 8uF. Looking for replacements online I can only find KNM8017 with 7uF. Will this work?

Thanks in advance.

 

[rocks1]

Yes it will. But the clanking noise is something else.

 

[drdryer]

Hi thanks,

not so much a clanking noise, more sounding like it's struggling to start. Just want to try changing capacitor before taking it to a professional. If the motors broke it's beyond me.

Cheers.

 

[drdryer]

Aha!

Found a 8uF one eventually.

Hope it works.

 

[fidom]

The capacitor is just for starting the motor so to check if it has failed you can try taking the lid off the machine and giving the drum a nudge with your hand and see if it then starts turning. You will have to try both directions unless you know which direction it normally starts turning.

 

[drdryer]

Hi,

Quick update, replaced the motor capacitor and it started first time.

Cost £5. Took 10 minutes. Money saved!

Very pleased.