I have an indesit IS70C dryer that when it has run for about a minute then trips the RCD in the fuse box. Haven't had any previous problems with this, and it does seem to be heating up and tumbling OK before it trips the RCD. Has anyone had the same problem and knows what the solution is?

Trish Holt, January 2010

Thanks for this advice to Andy Isle of Man ... On it and worked ... will order new element as it was soaking and crumbling

Dj Col of Leeds, December 2012

My dryer decided to trip the electrics within seconds of switching it on.
I took advice from about and found that my heater element is on its way out due to moisture. The heat protector strips (between the heat coils) have started to crumble.
Its working again now but I've ordered a whole new heating element and sensors for £31 of ebay.

Cheers for ya help

Andy (Isle of Man), November 2010

James from Ireland, Nov2009 helped . . .
UNPLUG FIRST Remove large silver plate at back of dryer (save those screws!) and carefully remove. You might need to unscrew those smaller screws at 3 & 9 o'clock. Might see water so carefully clear all moisture from that electrical unit (hair drier handy, anyone?). Re-position element and refit to back.
But also THOROUGHLY clean and rinse that condenser unit located at the front (the one they tell us to clean every month!) Safety is of paramount importance.

Chocolate Labrador, February 2010

same problem no answers gonna check water pipe at back to see if blocked

loretta gale, January 2010

having the same problem with the indesit is70c...any ideas???????????

t chaplin, January 2010

clothes still damp when cycle has finished automatically

joe burnett, January 2010

i am experiecing the same problem with the same model dryer and have so far come to a blank with solutions or things to try

jon robinson, January 2010