Anyone got Hotpoint, Indesit or Creda tumble dryers?

[Rooter]

I was told if you cant say anything nice dont say anything at all

Probably best matey...

 

[chellie]

I have still heard absolutely nothing on this since I originally reported the problem.

Same here.

 

[hovis]

Advice to anyone using anything like washing machines/ tumble dryers and dishwashers is only use them when your awake in the house . Running these items when you go to bed is a big mistake

 

[chellie]

Advice to anyone using anything like washing machines/ tumble dryers and dishwashers is only use them when your awake in the house . Running these items when you go to bed is a big mistake

I can never understand why anyone would do that

 

[fundy]

I can never understand why anyone would do that

why wouldnt you do that? seems fair to assume that buying an electrical appliance in this day and age it should run fine without causing any issues, dont see why I should have to baby sit it

 

[hovis]

I can never understand why anyone would do that

Because electricity is cheaper at night and people are too busy when they get home. Think I've had more white goods house fires than all the others put together

 

[hovis]

why wouldnt you do that? seems fair to assume that buying an electrical appliance in this day and age it should run fine without causing any issues, dont see why I should have to baby sit it

Blimey. You couldn't be further from the truth. Its the old ones that are rock solid.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Because electricity is cheaper at night and people are too busy when they get home. Think I've had more white goods house fires than all the others put together

I've never had a white goods fire, and in fact in 33.5 yrs in the white goods trade I've only ever seen about 4 or 5 fires, half were as a result of a dishwasher wiring problem and the rest were where the dryer filters hadnt been cleaned and fluff had built up.

 

[hovis]

I've never had a white goods fire, and in fact in 33.5 yrs in the white goods trade I've only ever seen about 4 or 5 fires, half were as a result of a dishwasher wiring problem and the rest were where the dryer filters hadnt been cleaned and fluff had built up.

I've had three fires in December. One fridge and two tumble dryers. But i suppose my audience is selective as they only call us when they're on fire

 

[chellie]

why wouldnt you do that? seems fair to assume that buying an electrical appliance in this day and age it should run fine without causing any issues, dont see why I should have to baby sit it

Because it might set on fire and I would be asleep.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I've had three fires in December. One fridge and two tumble dryers. But i suppose my audience is selective as they only call us when they're on fire

Put central heating in then, won't need a real fire then

In all seriousness, I bet both dryer fires were due to a very clogged filter or being used with poor filter cleaning regeme.

 

[hovis]

Put central heating in then, won't need a real fire then

In all seriousness, I bet both dryer fires were due to a very clogged filter or being used with poor filter cleaning regeme.

Almost all of them are due to some form of user error. Overloading the drum, not cleaning the filters and covering vents are just a few

 

[Tashyboy]

Yup mines on the list many thanks from Tashyboy. What's that smell oops gotta go.

 

[brendy]

Checked a while ago and our Hotpoint tvf760k made in 2008 is on the list, its like Trigger's broom though, I've fitted 3 new belts to it alone, its had a new heater element and program board too. Only the sides and door are the originals so although its on the list, we were given a date for a repair, it probably isn't needed but I heard they will replace some models totally rather than fix modify them.

 

[vkurup]

We got a Bosch one.... will check.

the only problem seems to the amount of hot air emission it does.... apparently uses the same software as VW..

 

[Berger]

I've just received a phone call about this and was told it could be the end of June before an engineer is sent out to fix our tumble dryer. Absolute joke!

 

[Tashyboy]

What grips mah poo about this is, Hotpoint 12 months after I bought said washer and tumble dryer asked me to extend the warranty at a stoopid cost. They have my details so why have I had to find out about this via a golf website and not Hotpoint themselves when they clearly have my details.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Finally got an email response saying they are coming to repair the tumble drier some time in February. Or as it is more than two years old we can buy a new one reduced from £299 to £99 pounds. That price includes delivery, installation and removal of the old machine. It's a no brainer for me as Mrs Colch has been on at me to buy her a new machine as ours is over 7 years old and is dying anyway. Will be ordering the new one this afternoon.

 

[Rooter]

Finally got an email response saying they are coming to repair the tumble drier some time in February. Or as it is more than two years old we can buy a new one reduced from £299 to £99 pounds. That price includes delivery, installation and removal of the old machine. It's a no brainer for me as Mrs Colch has been on at me to buy her a new machine as ours is over 7 years old and is dying anyway. Will be ordering the new one this afternoon.

I would wait still, they told me mine would be a repair, then they just gave me a new one. (OK mine was under 2 years old, but its probably quicker and cheaper for them to replace!) A gamble i know though.. And i am still arguing with them over the lower spec replacement they gave me,..

 

[drennn]

First post to the forum, long time reader, first time poster.

I came across this new on the forum a few months back. I have an Indesit tumble dryer thats around 5 years old. I have received an email saying they would come and replaced the faulty but have not received any further details.

ColchesterFC, I might push for the reduced price replacement as ours is on its last legs!

I'll let you know how I get on