Andy
The wash/water heating element is usually in a straight folded shape (arm length) and sits down the BOTTOM of machine/wash tub, because that's where the water collects during wash.
The dryer heater more likely is on TOP of machine/tub (to protect it against water leaks) & is usually small & compact (like those fine-wire electric heaters/fan heaters at home), and so is completely different - the heater fan is often next to or is an integral part of the dryer heater unit (much like a hair-dryer all in one compact unit), blowing warm air into the tub - this is the typical design anyway.
I suggest a service engineer to do this - ask around or seek a local repair shop/engineer if you're overcome by the first expensive repair figure - some of these service companies are a pain when it comes to charging people - people must start complaining to change these ridiculous situations - it looks as if the parts are free in 'theory' and the money is recovered through high labour charge!!
| > Would you conclude this is a failed heating element? | >
| > If so, is it easy to fix DIY? | >
| > Thanks Archie. | >
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| > > "Moi" | | > > | * I have just put the dryer on again to test what you | > > suggested, and the | > > | glass is *not* hot, but there is a very slightly warm, humid | > > air feel around | > > | the liquid tray and inside. | > > | * Furthermore when I hit OFF, I can hear the fan power down | > > (it sounds | > > | like when the guy on the Death Star pulls that lever just | > > before it's about | > > | to destroy Yavin, right?!) | > > | * My electricity meter does speed up slightly with it on, | > > but not a great | > > | deal and not as much as if I turn a few lights on. | > > | | > > | What does this troubleshooting suggest to you is the culprit? | > > Heating | > > | element perhaps? | > > | | > >
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| > > Andy, if the fan is pushing air out through the drain pipe: | > >
| > > You could try pouring some hot water/steam inside drum and see if | > > the fan is pushes any out through the pipes to outside - or even | > > see any small air bubbles come out of drain pipe when you | > > submersed its end SLIGHTLY in a jug/bucket of water, for only a | > > SHORT time when the fan is running (if you can hear the fan then | > > it's should be running). | > >
| > > The heater should have a noticeable effect on the electricity | > > meter, no? - for comparison, try the same with your electric | > > kettle, the effect on the meter should be comparable, no? | > >
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