Tumble Dryer Condenser: Why it Fails
There's nothing worse than finding that your tumble dryer isn't working as well as it once did. Cleaning this regularly is a guaranteed way to ensure that your dryer is working at its optimal, but sometimes you may find that, despite frequent cleaning, there's something amiss with your appliance. You will know whether you have a serious problem with your condenser unit in your dryer when the clothes in it just don't dry, or, instead, the clothes in it are drying but only after being on for way longer than they should be. In this article, we'll explain what causes tumble dryers to stop working and how to repair them.
The most common cause of a tumble dryer condenser failing is that the wires inside have become frayed. Frayed wires are not fireproof and can easily burn their way out of the condenser unit. If your oven has two heat settings, and one of them is off, this could also be an issue. This is usually easy to fix by uninstalling the lower setting and then reinstalling the high setting. It's possible that the high setting is the problem, and you should replace the oven with a model that has a sensor that prevents the oven from being used if it's too hot inside.
A second cause can be a broken or damaged part on the condenser, which could result in an electrical short circuit. This is particularly likely if you use a standard width 60 cm, bosch Tumbler. The best thing to do is to open the box and look for the two small screws that hold the Tumbler in place, and remove them. Now you can access the electrically short-circuited part. There will be either one or two wires showing, which you need to match the corresponding wires on the other side of the Tumbler (one is black and the other is white).
The third possible cause of a breaking condenser, in both the above scenarios, is that the wires inside the Tumble Dryer Condenser are frayed. Again, this is usually easy to fix. All you need to do is to connect a new fuse box to the battery. Then you should reconnect the electrical wires using the appropriate connectors that came with the appliance.
In addition, there are other causes for the failure of a tumble dryer. One example is if it is not maintained properly. This is especially important if your tumble dryer has an evaporator. The evaporator is situated between the dryer and the storage tank. In order to prevent the dryer from overheating, this evaporator is usually kept in high pressure.
The problem can also arise from poor maintenance. When this Tumble Dryer Condenser fails to work properly, then it's usually an internal failure. In this case, you will first have to check the Tumble Dryer's manual to see what the exact make and model are. From then on, you should check the various parts of the Tumble Dryer Condenser. For instance, you may notice that the metal contacts are corroded. You should replace these with new ones using galvanized screws and nuts.
Another possible problem is the metal evaporator. If this part also corrodes, then replacement becomes difficult. It's best to contact the manufacturer so that they can replace the evaporator. You might also notice that there is some rust on the contact - this is the metal part that the contacts are fastened too.
Now, if the Tumble Dryer Condenser is the primary failing element, then it must be replaced. You have two options here. Firstly, you can open up the unit and take out the burnt-out condenser. Second, you can contact a repairman who is qualified to work on appliances such as these. These professionals will be able to check the electrical connection and make sure that the evaporator is safe to reinstall.