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Zannusi tumble drier belt snapped

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  • 05-04-2020 5:33pm
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    monkeysnapper
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    Looking for some advice really....

    We have a zannusi drier condenser and its 14 years old and it's been worked like a bitch all this time.... 3 kids and 2 dogs.... ( no we didnt wash dogs in it .... their beds ;) ) I just saw belt has snapped and I have no problem fixing ....

    My question is .... is it worth fixing or would we be better just buying a new one ....

    How long have you had your drier or washing machine.... competition time... ;)


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    You could potentially do it yourself, part about €25. I wouldn't think it possible for someone to come out and fix it for less than €100 including part so from that point of view it's not worth fixing if you have to stick €100 in to it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1x0luY0PM


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    theoneeyedman
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    You could potentially do it yourself, part about €25. I wouldn't think it possible for someone to come out and fix it for less than €100 including part so from that point of view it's not worth fixing if you have to stick €100 in to it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1x0luY0PM

    Yea, not the biggest job, but a bit of knuckle peeling fun all the same, more awkward than technically challenging.
    Espares is a good source for these type of bits.


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    Gael23
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    It’s 14 years old. Get a new one


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    mfceiling
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    Gael23 wrote: »
    It’s 14 years old. Get a new one

    Why?

    New belt is 25 quid. Take the back off, give it a good clean then stick on the new belt and potentially you're looking at another few years of service.

    My washing machine stopped before Christmas. Ordinarily we would have bought a new one, but with a bit of internet searching I traced the problem to bushes. It was a fecker of a job but I got the motor out and replaced the brushes. It's now going as good as ever it was.

    Total cost = €16.


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    tphase
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    Gael23 wrote: »
    It’s 14 years old. Get a new one
    why?
    for the sake of a €25 belt, it's worth at least attempting a fix. Unlikely you'll get something newer to last as long unless you spend reasonable money.
    Wear a pair of fitters gloves - dishwashers, washing machines and dryers are all sharp edges designed to strip the skin off your knuckles.


    in 30 years I've had 2 washing machines (replaced brushes), 2 dryers and 1 dishwasher (replaced pump).

    If you're in Galway, George Conboy is the man to talk to. He sells new stuff but equally dispenses advice and spare parts (new and second hand)


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    monkeysnapper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    Thanks a lot for advice

    I actually fixed our oven a few times... element twice and thermostat once,,,

    a few months ago I fixed dishwasher , mrs wanted to get a new one but I got up early next morning and thought I had nothing to lose and guess what I found .... one of her gold thin bracelet tangled up which was stopping release of water ...

    So yeh I watched videos and its defo doable just wanted someone elses opinion

    We had our house 2006 new build and I've found things have lasted well ...... we have only replaced a fridge and a washing machine so far .... the only reason we replaced fridge was it needed a new circuit board and it was going to take nearly a month .....looking back I wish I had waited ... loved that fridge


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    Cushtie
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    Go for it.

    I did the belt on our Zanussi not so long ago. A vented drier but I guess can't be too different.

    Belt was about 20 quid. It was handy enough job in fairness.

    Ours is around 14 years old aswell, sure we will hopefully get a few more years out of it for the sake of €20 and a couple of hours work.


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    monkeysnapper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    Cushtie wrote: »
    Go for it.

    I did the belt on our Zanussi not so long ago. A vented drier but I guess can't be too different.

    Belt was about 20 quid. It was handy enough job in fairness.

    Ours is around 14 years old aswell, sure we will hopefully get a few more years out of it for the sake of €20 and a couple of hours work.


    Thanks lad

    Where did you get belt .... I've used e spares I think for oven parts before but would be handy to know other places....

    The one thing I would say to anyone else reading this that's tempted to fix white goods they do seem very basic inside .... I take loads of pictures with phone , especially wiring ... but its defo worth trying , just make sure you disconnect from mains .


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    MasterCare in Killester can be good if you need something that's in stock there and then...
    http://www.mastercare.ie/


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    Filmer Paradise
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    I've an old Whirlpool drier here. Bought it just after buying the house, 17 years ago!

    Belt went in it 7/8 years ago. Fixed it myself & it's still going strong.

    I'd always have a go at fixing appliances like this.

    My biggest dread would be to scrap a machine over something simple like a loose wire, blocked pipe, etc...


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    monkeysnapper
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    Just an update....

    I got a chance to repair my drier today..

    Got belt from Expertise for €14.99 delivered and I found a YouTube video which was pretty much my machine ..

    There was more to repair than I thought but was straight forward enough .

    I did cock up the way the belt went around pulley and it was a bit slack but fixed it ok even if it was la bit tricky.

    Works perfect anyway . Hope to get a few more years out of my 14 year old drier.


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