Tumble Dryer Help Forum

My TD301 is nearly 23 years old. So it doesn't owe me anything.

I have just noticed some material hanging down inside the front. It looks like suede. I have tried tucking it back in but it keeps popping out. I can move the drum up and down 3-4mm.

I came to the conclusion the rear bearing has worn and the drum is now rubbing on the material at the front, causing it to break up. No complaints. I have used it 3-4 times a week for 23 years.

I have found someone selling the rear bearing and the 'felt' bearing for the front. I assume this is the one hanging down. The dryer works perfectly well otherwise.

Please can someone confirm my diagnosis and let me know if I need to order any other parts before I dismantle the tumble dryer?

Sounds about right, surprised the parts are still available for that.

K.

Thank you.

I found my original invoice from Comet. It cost £49 and I stupidly took out the extended warranty, which was another £35

The warranty did come in handy as the fan broke up and I used the Zanussi service to have it fixed. I think it was my fault. If I remember correctly, a pen went through the system.

I have decided to buy Miele products in future. The top of the range tumble dryer is £1300. The parts to repair the TD301 are £35. No contest.

Unfortunately, UK whitegoods don't have the parts. I am buying them from spares-and-repairs.co.uk

We haven't listed them as we've never been asked for them in nearly a decade.

And, I'd be willing to bet there aren't too many of them left in the wild.

K.