Hotpoint 1762 dryer repair question

[paulc]

Hi guys, My sister bought a Hotpoint 1762 dryer of gumtree two months ago to replace her old Zannusi condenser which died a death. She was really impressed on how quickly the Hotpoint dried. She called me a couple of days ago to say it has stopped working. I went out to have a look. The motor and blower are still going so it is definitely the belt. Have looked on youtube for instruction on belt replacement and have found a couple of videos but they show dryers with removable tops which, as this is an older Hotpoint model it does not have as the cabinet sides and top are one piece.

My question is how easy is belt replacement on these dryers? Also when I turned the drum it didn't sound right so I think the bearings have gone. I asked my sister if she had noticed the dryer getting noisier but she couldn't say as the dryer is in a utility room at away from the living area. Are the bearings on this dryer easy to replace? I presume it will need rear bearings and a new felt cuff for the front of the drum.

Sorry I have no pictures, will see if my sister can send me some. She really doesn't want to get another dryer as she says this is the best one she has owned. It has had some heavy use in the past two months, the combination of washing for three young girls and the awful Scottish weather means 2 or three loads a day. I suppose it really should have a good service.Is this something I can do? What things should I look out for?

Sorry for all the questions guys but have very limited repair experiance .

PaulC

 

[paulc]

Sister

sent a pic.

 

[keymatic3203]

Hi paul

yes definatley worth repairing.

Basically to get to the front bearings which are easy to replace, you put the machine on its back and work from the front.

Start by removing the facia, pull the timer knob off, that will reveal two screws which secure the facia, slide the facia to the right, which releases it from the cabinet.

Then its a matter of unscrewing the door interlock and the screws around the door seal which release the heat shield. Than you can unscrew the front panel, screws along the top and under the base of the panel.

you should then be able to give everything a good clean out and replace the belt and front bearings as required.

The rear bearing can be checked whilst its still on its back, remove the filter and the screws behind it, dismantle and check.

Well Paul I hope that helps you get started, its not a quick job and you need to keep your whits about you, its worth having your camera handy to have pictures to refer back to if forget where things go, I have learnt this from many a mistake, only last week with a white knight dryer lol.

Obviously unplug the dryer first and be carefull of any sharpe edges

All the best

Mathew

 

[paulc]

Thanks

so much Matthew, am a bit nervous about it as I did attempt to repair a Bendix compact dryer and did not succeed! I really want to get this dryer up and running again as my sister loves and relies on it heavily. Have checked on Espares and can't find bearing replacements. Any other place I could try?

 

[markt5004]

Same question..Slightly Later Dryer

Hi Paul!

I have the same question for Matthew!....

Mathew I have recently got a Hotpoint "New Generation" 93 series dryer and although it is still working at the mo it does need a new belt and a service.
I will order a new belt and some front bearing pads but you can also get the rear bearing ring thing. Is this what needs to be ordered for the "rear Bearing"? Does the front also have a felt ring that should be replaced?

I have got some information about how to replace the belt etc but could you clarify how to do it on a 93 series? I believe there are some lugs? you need to hit with a hammer to get the fascia off?

Thanks Matthew

Mark.

Paul...good luck with the repair..If you do yours before I do mine let me know how you get on...x

 

[keymatic3203]

Hi Mark

yes, unfortunatly the facia has to come off, and as you know they are brittle.

First pull the timer knob off, then take out the two screws holding the facia on.

the fun bit, you should see several pillars or lugs about 6mm diameter which are part of the facia moulding, these press through the cabinet into tubular spring retainer type things, (i wish I could describe the process as well as my mind can picture it) so you basically have to go round theses in turn tapping them through until the facia releases. I advise using a punch or a bolt or something similar with a diameter smaller than the clip, the puch needs to fit through the tubular clip. Hold the punch aginst the plastic lug and tap it through the tubular clip, go round all the lugs just tapping a bit at a time on each one, otherwise you bend the facia too much and risk breaking lugs off, the clip stays attached to the cabinet. Using a punch gives you much more control over what your doing and less likely to cause damge to the facia.

Then you can proceed as for the 17 series dryer. there is no front felt as these dryers use a pressurised cabinet system with a halo of heat elements.

The rear bearing is behind the filter and my be more difficult to obtain.

I hope that helps, i know I've helped Matchboxpaul with theirs, not sure if he took any photos though.

You just have to be brave and go for it, having worked on a couple of modern dryers today, these vinatge machines become more and more worth repairing.

For reassembly you can offer up the facia and strtegic hand pressure will be enough to press it back into place.

all the best

Mathew

 

[markt5004]

Thank you very much for your response and expertise Mathew. It's very much appreciated!

Once I order the belt etc I will certainly have a go at repairing/servicing it. It's a bloody excellent dryer and im really pleased with it and want to keep it in good working order.

Hope you dont mind but just one more question....It has the rear vent adapter missing (im guessing it was "plumbed" in to vent through a wall in its previous life) and it appears you can get just the adapter which you need a 3" hose for or you can buy the hole thing with hose attached and that is a 4" hose. It will work out cheaper to just buy the vent adapter by itself but I was not sure if the extra inch makes a big difference (so to speak..lol).

Thanks again for you help Mathew and apoligies for some reason I kept putting a double T in your name in my earlier post.

Mark

 

[paulc]

Hey Mark

Am just waiting for my Sister to get the parts then I will have a go at fixing it. Will let you know how I get on x

 

[keymatic3203]

I'm not sure

but I think the 3 inch tube was fitted to the 17 series, but fit whatever you can get hold of I would say, the most important thing is to keep the filtre clear, the hose free from kinks and the steam outside.

there could be an argument to say that the the wider the hose the better as the air would move slower, leading to less condensation in the hose. But thats just being picky, even if you get the 3 inch adapter and tape up a 4 inch hose that would be ok, however I cant say if all the adapters fit all of the dryers, check before you buy.

Mathew

 

[mcduffpth]

Hi Paul

My sister had the same dryer until a few years ago - she modernised her kitchen and got new appliances, couldn't believe she got rid of such a fantastic dryer  

  It too had a new belt fitted as the rubber on the old one was broken off in places resulting in a rythmic "bump bump" sound when it was used....  take a few pictures to post, would be good to see its interiors again, lol

 

cheers

Grant

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Paul.

Your siste has a grand dryer there - one of the last of the 17-series dryers and sold as a Currys exclusive.

As Mathew says, lay the machine on its back and pull the knob off. Remove the two screws and lift the right hand side of the fascia slightly to clear the protruding button and then slide the fascia to the right.

This will reveal the upper panel screws - take these off and remove the screws at the bottom of the front bodyshell panel

Unscrew the door release machanism, release the rubber door seal and remove screws around the door and you should be able to lift the front panel away from the machine.

Have fun!
Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

p.s the Currys exclusives comprised of ....

Model 1842 Super Electronic washer

 

[matchboxpaul]

which matched the 1737 Dryer in white...

 

[matchboxpaul]

and the almond 1852 Super Electronic. The machine is now Mike's and was rescued by Gary, in whose back garden it is photographed under cat protection!

 

[matchboxpaul]

the 1852 was a match for your sisters 1762, other 1762's shown below....

 

[paulc]

Paul,

Thank you so much for the pics!!!I must admit I had never seen this dryer before, I had only ever encountered Hotpoint dryers with the door release AND hi/lo heat switches. Totally makes sense it was an exclusive. My sis was quite chuffed when I said I was going to post a pic! As I have said before, she LOVES this dryer, she is no appliance nut but says it is the best dryer she has ever owned. The 1852 would make a perfect match in my sisters utility room!!!! Although the Zanussi Essential's machine that is there now is a great washer, my sisters only complaint about it is the wash times are a lot longer than her Indesit. There is actually plumbing for two machines and I did suggest she plumbed the Indesit in as well as the Zanussi, she has an incredible amount of laundry to get through having 3 girls and a tree surgeon husband! She has decided to get a D/W instead and to be honest I can't blame her.....plus, she knows if the laundry pile gets too much big Bro will always take some home to wash!!! I had a bit of a twinge seeing Gary's cat, she is the spit of my Zoe I had when I was 16.......she was a beautifully loving animal.

 

[markt5004]

Hey Paul.....I know what you mean regarding pets...I still get sad when I think about the pets I had to leave in Scotland when I left Andrew. I know though Oscar the dog is still with Andrew and is well and my cat is with one of Andrews work colleagues and is also doing well.
I hope you get on well with the dryer repair my friend..xx

Matchbox Paul.......How did you get on with your 93730? I have recently got a 93732 and it needs the same work as Pauls 1762. Was it much harder to do than a 17 series dryer with regards to getting the fascia off as this is worrying me a bit. Did you replace the rear bearing? Was this ok to do? Mathew has giving some great and helpful advice (thanks again Mathew) but anything you could add would be appreciated.

Mark

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Paul

Glad that the pics and waffle proved interesting.

One thing that I find weird is that the 1842 and 1852, though being ostensibly different in colour only, actually had a differing option button.
Thus if you had a white kitchen but adamantly wanted a Half Load option, then you would have had an almond 1852.
Likewise, if you had an almond kitchen but wanted Gentle Action, then you would have had to have a white 1842.
In reality, in either circumstance, you wouldnt have bought a 1842 or 1852, which is my point. Perhaps there should have been a 1842A and a 1852W

Paul

 

[matchboxpaul]

Hi Mark.

Hope all is OK with you.

Re the 93730 - at aged 29, it has decided that it wasnts a service and has temporarily (hopefully!) conked out.

So, as and when, we will be holding all our collective breaths as we take a tool and block of wood and ohhhhhhhh so gently, but firmly too, knock the fascia away from the machine.

The fascia attachment of all 93's is a truly attrocious set up with, as Mathew has mentioned, plastic lugs on the back of the fascia which fit tightly into holes cut into the metal work of the machine.
Having to effectively hit the brittle 1980s plastic with sharp taps, without cracking the fascia is an awful situation to find yourself placed in and I dont envy anyone that has to do it.

Fingers crossed that we succeed, without too much damage.

Paul