The machine has worked perfectly for 18 months. The air intakes (front and rear) , filter, and condenser unit are all cleaned regularily.

The unit now starts and runs ok, but cuts out after a couple of minutes on "drying". Wait a couple of minutes and it will restart and then cut out within seconds. It will auto-reverse if it gets that far in the cycle, and is heating the drum contents.

I'm guessing that there is a thermal cut-out or thermostat, but how do I identify it and check it?

All help gratefully received!

Tony, September 2004

the relay can be obtained from RS Components for £11.68+ VAT

PTommo, October 2012

Have changed the thermostats on mine and it worked for a while but now not heating again. Element appears Can anyone tell me how to check if the relay's Ok?

Andy B, September 2010

hi i also have same problem is there a part number for the relay at all
regards

steve, March 2010

My dryer is not getting hot?

Robbie, August 2009

Hi all, Ive had my TDC-30 for around 6 years now, regularly cleaned etc, all of a sudden yesterday it stopped heating, otherwise it works perfectly, just isnt getting hot now, any advice will be welcome?

Ronnie, December 2008

Is the relay unit the same as a start relay, which is listed on www.hotpoint-spares.co.uk?

Kevin, August 2006

Thanks Tony! I followed your advice and the dryer works fine again (although it took me nearer to 10 minutes!).
This seems to be a fairly common fault judging by the questions on this forum so I've posted the cure to several other questioners.

Mike, January 2006

The fault was in an easily accessible and replacable relay unit, available from most electrical spares outlets, at a cost of £24.

Remove the top of the dryer, and (facing from the front) there is a square unit with a number of connections - this is the unit to replace. Takes about 5 minutes from start to finish.

Tony, December 2004

I have exactly the same problem and am trying to research it. Are you happy to share info on this?

david, November 2004