Hotpoint Dryers - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

It is best to leave the plug on the power cable as if there is an issue, it can be isolated from power without delay.

sounds like you may have a timer with the contacts sticking closed at certian intervals. or a bad pcb check visual inspection of PCB look for burns or bulges, on the diodes or capcitors, Ihave in the past taken timers apart and fixed sticking contacts by sanding with emery cloth.

Based on your description, it sounds like there was a short circuit in the dishwasher which caused the fuse to blow and the burning smell. It is possible that the burnt connection you are seeing is related to the short circuit. If you have experience with electrical repairs, you can try to identify and replace the burnt connection. However, if you are not comfortable with electrical work, it is recommended that you seek the assistance of a qualified technician to avoid any potential safety hazards. In any case, before attempting any repairs, make sure that the dishwasher is disconnected from the power source and that all safety precautions are taken.

It is possible that the motor in your Hotpoint TCFS93B tumble dryer is beginning to fail if it is experiencing difficulty starting up and exhibiting similar symptoms to a failing capacitor. However, without more information or further diagnosis by a qualified technician, it is not possible to accurately determine the cause of the issue

one element could be broken , dryer takes two for high and only one for lower temps

Question edited to add Maker. Question moved to Hotpoint. Most dryers have 2 elements, one for low, and one for medium. High heat is both elements together. My guess is that your medium element has failed and you are only getting low heat. Test with a multimeter or call for service. https://www.google.com/search?q=Hotpoint+Ctd+80+P+tumble+dryer+parts ..

Fixed this problem now. It was the door switch. For some reason maybe through slamming the door. The door switch had dislodged itself from it's locating hole. After bypassing the switch with a paper clip and then removing and checking the switch by hand it was found to be in full working order. Once this was re-installed the dryer worked fine. Hope this helps anyone else with the same problem.

No, check for broken drive belt.

need the whole model number to get you the wiring diagram

no country told, and appliances are not the same world wide. just buy the service manual if you worked in a factory many things are made called a harness that use parts from other vendors. (pretend one went dead) ( we had a QVL ,list ) or has options. (just like cars do , vast unused connectors) for OPTIONs, not opted, ever. eg. turbo dry option? LOL buy the manual and read it , using only the full model # SERVICE MAN, NOT OPERATORS. RTM can cure most things, just do it.

It might be the start button not making contact or it could be the control board. It depends on the model, Hotpoint has made a few in the last 50 years. Whip your multimeter out and check the switch for continuity.

make sure correct size then make sure routed correctly if ok check for idler wheel adjustment

Remove top cover, and see if the belt is intact, if it is then it could be the motor is not working for one reason or another, this would entail further investigation.
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possible drive motor overheating and turning off if thats ok possible blocked vent and is overheating

E-Mail me and I will send you a copy of my Schematic. It's 2 pics, but they are pretty clear and should help you. I came to the site wher I saw your post looking for a pic of an exploded view of our dryer. Trying to open it to fix the glide bushing. Started makin metal to metal noises lately, so I am assuming it's like a nylon glider for the drum?
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It really depends on where it is stuck, and you don't tell us that. If it is down where the filter is, you can get it with a magnet taped to a stick. If it is between the drum and the outer drum you may be able to open out a coat hanger and pull it towards the edge. Depending on the age of the dryer, it might be time for a full strip-down service and do some maintenance. Grease the bearings, oil the drum slides and remove all the lint that hides inside and causes 'Dryer Fires'. You are not alone, and there are videos to help you. https://www.google.com/search?q=remove+bra+wire+from+hotpoint+v3d01 ..

This link has the part that is probably bad: Hotpoint Washing Machine Compatible Door Interlock - Part Number INT51 for bwd129 (ransomspares.co.uk)

Hi, Well if it is getting hot but not drying the clothes than most likely you have an airflow problem. Take off the vent hose on the back of the dryer. It will be plugged up with lint either inside that vent on the dryer or the hose will be plugged somewhere. If you clean this or just plain replace the old hose this will take care of the problem. Good Luck. feed back is appreciated.

This will depend on what has broken. Get a Good technician to look at it and they'll be able to tell you if it's a repair or replace situation. Start by checking the basic stuff first. Does yours use an overflow tank or is plumbed into the main house drain? If it is a tank, check it's empty. Some machines have an electronic safety cut off that trips on when the tank is full. The machine also has a large filter, usually fitted below the drum, That needs to be cleaned regularly. The three main mechanical things that need to be checked will be the motor, the drive belt and the drum bearings. Try this... With the machine Off and empty, try turning the drum by hand. It should turn smoothly with a small amount of resistance. Push the drum up and down. it should only move forward and backwards a small amount. As it turns it should have a quiet 'hiss' like sound. this is the bearing on the back of the drum. If the drum spins very easily it is possibly the drive belt is damaged or snapped. If the drum feels gritty and has a gritty noise as it turns it is possibly the drum bearings. If the drum won't turn or is very tight when it turns this is also a sign of bad bearings.