My hotpoint tdc60p was not getting hot. We bypassed the thermostats and the heating element was heating so thought we just needed to replace the thermostats. We did this but after using the tumble dryer for 1 load they seem to have blown again. Before they blew this time. The drying light was on but the drum wasn't tumbling.
Any ideas what is causing this and if it is worth fixing.

Shelley, September 2013

Poss Capacitor motor needs kick start
Try here
http://www.home-appliance-diy.co.uk/capacitor.html

Neil, September 2013

Thanks for the reply. The belt seems to be okay and it is now tumbling but giving no heat. The thermostats have blown again.

Shelley, September 2013

the dryer has to tumble to make the air flow or it overheats and blows the stat.have you checked the belt is OK?

CK, September 2013