Indesit washer dryer - dryer heats up but clothes stay wet

[northlondoner]

Tumble drying function seems to have stopped working.

On a normal wash cycle all the water drains out fine. On the drying cycle the clothes seem to dry very very slowly though in some instances actually seem to get wetter. Can anyone offer any advice as to what the problem may be?

Thanks

Mike

 

[Sleepyhead]

Trying to dry a full load instead of half the load.
Condenser partially blocked.
Not taking in cold water to condense the steam.

Any of the above can cause your problem.

 

[northlondoner]

The load size is only small so my guess is that it is either the condenser partially blocked or not taking in cold water to condense the steam.

How would i go about checking either of these?

Thanks for your help.

Mike

 

[breezer]

take the grey waste pipe out while its dring (you will need a bowl or bucket) you should get water running out (not a lot but constantly)

 

[northlondoner]

Water runs out but in spurts, probably 2-3 mins apart. Then there is no water flow at all i.e. no constant flow.

 

[breezer]

sounds vaguely right, but it does meamn cold water is coming in, so it looks like the condensor or fan

 

[northlondoner]

I'm guessing from your face that's not a good thing. Anything I can do to try and find the fault or repair the situation?

Or is it time to get a pro in to have a look or consider cutting my losses?

 

[breezer]

i would take the condensor off and clean it out and look at the fan, but i dont know your make so i can not advise you how to proceed

 

[northlondoner]

Sorry, forgot I had not put the detail on.

It is an Indesit Widl 102.

Thanks