AEG Lavatherm 720 shutting down?

[bellalaundry]

So guys...this is one of my "daily drivers" in the winter. The last couple of loads I have done, when I pass by the dryer, it is no longer tumbling, but the pump (for the condensation) is still running. Also...the dryer is extremely hot.

So I take out the water reservoir, open the door and let things cool down (20 mins), then it works again.

Any ideas?

 

[kitty]

Your dryer is overheating. The motor drives the drum and the blower. Either the electrical connection is loose or the motor has shorted in the windings.

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks

for that idea kitty. But I'm wondering if it would be the thermostat. I think this because it always seems able to restart once everything cools down.

It's like the temperature is not being regulated.

Guy

 

[ozzie908]

Does the condensor need a clean?

Also it may be a good idea to remove all filters and give them a scrub with hot water and dish soap or do what I do and stick them in the dishwasher ) I have been known to put the condenser in the DW as well if really gunged up.

You may want to see if the stats in the filter area need a wipe to remove build up as that can cause the issues you are experiencing.

 

Austin

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks Austin

How do I access the thermostats in the filter area?

I have recently taken the condenser (10 loads ago)and gave it a clean.

Guy

 

[ozzie908]

Hello Guy

when you remove the filter out of its slot if you look inside can you see anything that resembles a sensor it should be visible I hope ) give any thing you can see a wipe with a cloth and with a little luck that may sort it.

 

Austin

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks Again...

I will look into it this weekend!

Guy