Hotpoint dryer

[doug]

I made a thread a while back about my hotpoint dryer not heating all the time on both perm. press and timed dry. Well, it still has not completely went out but 9 times out of 10 it won't dry and it's taking a toll on my electric bill bc sometimes it will go through a complete cycle and the heat not come on so therefor have to start the cycle again. I don't know what this could be, I know when I made the thread a while back someone said it could be the thermostat. Not sure where a thermostat is on a 1993 hotpoint dryer. I also thought it could be the heat temperature switch, my model has no, low and regular heat.!I just bought a late 1970's ge dryer today that has the same cycles and temperature settings and of course the start switch as my hotpoint. Would I be able to replace the temperature and or cycle knob timer into my 93 hotpoint? All opinions are greatly appreciated, need to get this fixed ASAP! Pics to follow...

 

[doug]

Pic 1

I didn't get to take a picture of the ge dryer I bought today but here is one very similar, same cycles and selections. It is just a little older.

 

[doug]

Pic 2

Here is my hotpoint dryer that I am needing fixed.

 

[combo52]

Non Heatng HP Electric Dryer

These were famous for bad timers, unfortunately there are about 6 other things that could have the same affect on its ability to heat reliably.

Start and run the dryer with the door open and wait 45 seconds and see if the heater is coming on, if not play with the timer knob and see if you can get it to heat, if so you likely need a need a new timer.

Now the bad news, this is not affecting your electric bill, when the dryer runs for hours without heat it is using less than 1/10 the power and is actually slowly drying the clothing.

 

[rustyspaatz]

I've come across my share of GE electric dryers that needed the coil replaced.

That would require basically taking the dryer almost completely apart. Removing the top, front, drum, belt, and then restringing a heating element.

The restringing part isn't difficult, but taking the dryer apart can be a bit messy. Not the worst though.

I would take that over replacing the tranny in a belt drive Whirlpool or even the matching Hotpoint washer.

But good news, as was said already, it could be any number of things. It could also be a thermostat. It could simply be a wire has slipped off somewhere (if only you could be so lucky).

 

One other thing.  Do you know that your electric source is good? 

I had a situation once, with a similar dryer,  the owner for some reason, had a double pole 20, yes 20 amp circuit breaker for the dryer, and they were having the kind of problems you are.  Which would be fitting because this dryer needs,  like most all electric dryers, a double pole 30, yes 30 amp circuit breaker to function correctly.

 

Check your circuit box and be sure.

Thanks BTW, for the pic of the GE dryer. My favorite model. The short backsplash with TOGGLES.

 

[akronman]

"all the way apart".......

is a good thing for a 20 year old dryer. IT's far easier than a washer, you gotta do it anyhows to figure out which switch or thermostat is bad, and EVERY dryer that old needs a deep-cleaning, get lint out of everything, eveything, all nooks and crannies.  Get the motor all clean again and add a few drops of turbine oil to the motor bearings, a few drops on the drum bearing.

 

Other folks will give good electrical advice to get you heating again, but you'll end up happy too that you've cleaned out the entire machine, motor, etc, adding years to it's life and efficiency and safety and trouble-free performance.

 

The link is for Appliance Pro's, their website has download-able diagrams showing all thermostats and switches, to help you get going. The number in right now is my 1992 Hotpoint Gas dryer, be sure to find your correct model number inside the door. The last 2 letters only represent the color of the machine.

 

Also, if you do narrow it down and figure the exact switch or thermostat, get the number and then search it on Ebay, often cheaper prices.

 

GE/Hotpoint dryers have good and bad points, but are reliable and easy to service.

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[doug]

Yea guess ill just have to start trying different things. But I can transfer timers and temp. control switches from the older ge dryer to my hotpoint dryer couldn't I?

 

[akronman]

maybe

but check out BOTH exact dryers on that website's diagrams to see if the exact same thermostats are used on both machines. GE/Hotpoint used lots of the exact same thermostats for ages, but they also made as many as 10 different dryers each year.

 

Both of your dryers should have downloadable diagrams, then go right ahead and swap. And many thermostats themselves will have PN's right on them. Your theory is correct, just verify the PN's first.

 

[doug]

Awesome, thanks