My Hotpoint TDC60 Condenser dryer has been working fine until this evening, when I went to check my latest load and found it as wet as when I put it in. I realised very quickly that although everything was working (drum going round etc), there was no heat and only cool air coming from the back. I have gone on the hotpoint website and they said to clean the condenser (which I clean regularly anyway) but to no avail. I assume it is the thermostat which has gone..... can someone help me please? I don't want to have to call out an engineer unless I really have to.

Lisa Hubball, April 2008

We have a Hoover Ultra Care Condenser Dryer. The panel light "fiter care" is lit. What does this mean? The dryer will not heat. I have cleaned the condenser and the lint filter. We have had the dryer for many years, and have never had this problem. Any help would be gratefully received.

Howard, April 2008

Hi there, it sounds like it could be your thermostat. I had the same problem with my ctd00 . There will be 2 thermostats which are located at the back of the dryer in the round shape. They look like 2 circles that will be screwed in. If they are raised/popped they have definetley blown and will need to be replaced. They should cost about £15 for both maximum(try ebay for cheaper still)
It could be the heating element, (which was the case with mine) when you check the thermostats you will see the heating element it has 2-3 black coloured bars with silver stuff going in front of it. have a close look if thebars look broken or cracked it will need replaced. it will cost about £35 it will come with 2 new thermostats too.
You will also need to clean the filter at the bottom of the condenser rinse under water to ensure all the muck is out.
I would try this first before you buy anything for it.
Hope this helps and sorts out your dryer
Good Luck!!!
Donna

donna paterson, April 2008