Beko WDIR7543101 - Dryer cuts out after a minute or two
Hello all,
After following these excellent instructions from @bob12241 and @jonboyuk, I have tested the D7 diode (faulty) and will be replacing it to try to get my Beko WDIR7543101 going again. At the same time, I thought i'd have a go at fixing the long-standing problem with the dryer and was hoping for some help. The issue is that it cuts out after a few minutes of running. I've not used it in over a year now but since I had the machine open and multimeter in hand, here's the readings I got from testing the following parts:
A. Element: 39.8 ohms
B. Thermostat/Cutout 1: 0.01 ohms
C: Thermostat/Cutout 2: 0.01 ohms
D: Motor: 46.1 ohms
These readings all seem fine, so I was wondering if anyone has any other suggestions please and whether or not (see pics attached):
-It's worth trying to take out the condenser and clean it, as it looks like it is quite dirty on the inside? If so, does anyone know how to do this please?
-It's worth trying to get to the fan to clean it? The small motor cooling fan does spin freely when I use my finger. I did try to remove all the screws on the top cover of the fan/heating box but there was no movement of the cover. It's almost as if it is glued down?
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Circuital
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Beko WDIR7543101 dryer cuts out after a few minutes, likely overheating from restricted airflow
- The problem
- On a Beko WDIR7543101 washer dryer, the drying cycle was cutting out after a minute or two. The owner tested several components and reported normal-looking resistance readings for the element, two thermostat/cut-outs and motor, but the cause of the cut-out was not confirmed.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis was overheating due to restricted airflow, particularly a fan chamber or fan clogged with fluff. A further possibility mentioned was the thermal overload cut-out operating intermittently on its own. The exact cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to clean out the fan chamber and fan because they often become heavily clogged with fluff. It was noted that the fan chamber may be sealed with heat-resistant sealant and would need resealing if opened. No confirmed repair outcome was posted.
- Checks to try
- Element measured 39.8 ohms
- Thermostat/cut-out 1 measured 0.01 ohms
- Thermostat/cut-out 2 measured 0.01 ohms
- Motor measured 46.1 ohms
- Small motor cooling fan was reported to spin freely by hand
- Condenser was noted as looking dirty internally
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Multimeter
- Large screwdriver
- Heat-resistant thermal sealant
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
5 Answers
Hello, yes ideally it would be a good opportunity to clean out the fan chamber and fan as they often get very clogged up with excess fluff that seems to stick to it. The problem is that the fan chamber is probably stuck down with some heat resistant sealant so you would need to reseal it if disturbed.
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Thanks Andy, could this be a reason why it cuts out, i.e. overheating causing the thermostat/cutout to activate? Also, how would you recommend I get the sealant off please? Thanks again!
Yes if there is a blockage in there restricting airflow it could cause it to overheat. However, there are several other things that could cause it to overheat and cutout including just a simple fact of the TOC cutting out of its own accord for no apparent reason.
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You just have to prize the 2 halves apart with a large screwdriver. I used to have some of the thermal sealant it was orangey brown in colour.
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Thanks i'll give that a go this weekend!
Hi @Circuital, I have exactly the same problem, how did you solved in the end?
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