Hotpoint Dryer

Posted by John Smith on June 16, 2005, 8:34 am

I have a hoptpoint dryer VTD20P. It has two heat settings (high and
low) and there does not seem any differance between them.
Set on either I measure (using an infra-red thermometer) around 65
Degree C at the drum.
I think its only working on the low setting.
Anyone help?
Thanks

Posted by Appliance Repair Aid on June 16, 2005, 1:52 pm

Hi,
Model# won't work for me....and appears to be too short?!?
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Most have little difference, low/delicate might be 130-135ºF and ref
may be 140-145ºF.
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Where? Usually use a thermometer on the air exit on the dryer.
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How long does it take to dry an average load?
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Posted by cowboy on June 17, 2005, 10:09 am

part of the dryer element is burned out
the dryer energizes more heat strips for higher heat settings
some of yours are burned out (at least one)
this is why the temperature seems the same
easy to fix
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