Hi all, we have a Zanussi ZDC47100W condensing tumble dryer. It was made in 2008, used very little and given to us in 2017. We’ve used it since with no problems – cleaned the filter after every dry, kept the condenser clean as per the instructions, etc.
It’s barely used in the Summer, but because it’s been so damp and cold we’ve had to use it occasionally. When we went to use it last, it heated up but then cooled down after about one minute. The rest of the cycle carried on to completion. Since then, it will heat up only to cool down shortly after start up.
I’ve taken the back off it and carefully accessed the heating elements. When a new cycle is started, the elements very clearly work so I’m ruling that out.
I’m thinking it’s the temp sensor, so I bought a new one and I’m due to fit it this evening. Before I do, is there anything else obvious I could be missing? I couldn’t find a thermostat listed and there was nothing else I could think which would cause this issue. No warning lights although the ‘condenser’ light did illuminate red once at the end of a cycle. It’s never lit up since.
It’s barely used in the Summer, but because it’s been so damp and cold we’ve had to use it occasionally. When we went to use it last, it heated up but then cooled down after about one minute. The rest of the cycle carried on to completion. Since then, it will heat up only to cool down shortly after start up.
I’ve taken the back off it and carefully accessed the heating elements. When a new cycle is started, the elements very clearly work so I’m ruling that out.
I’m thinking it’s the temp sensor, so I bought a new one and I’m due to fit it this evening. Before I do, is there anything else obvious I could be missing? I couldn’t find a thermostat listed and there was nothing else I could think which would cause this issue. No warning lights although the ‘condenser’ light did illuminate red once at the end of a cycle. It’s never lit up since.
