Tumble Dryers - Important Notice

ValDa replied on 09/01/2016 11:31

Posted on 09/01/2016 11:31

If you bought a Hotpoint, Creda or Indesit tumble dryer between 2004 and 2015, then there may be a fault which needs a free visit from a service engineer.

Apparently the problem is that fluff can build up and come into contact with the heating element causing a serious fire risk.

If you haven't received a letter (perhaps because of a change of address) then go to https://safety.hotpoint.eu to check whether your dryer is affected.

Ours is one of the affected models!

Please pass this information on to anyone who may also need to check.  

Westiegirl1 replied on 10/01/2016 17:12

Posted on 10/01/2016 17:12

does this mean I've got to stop drying the dog in it??Surprisedand use a towel Undecided

only on a Club site!

golly79 replied on 10/01/2016 21:42

Posted on 10/01/2016 21:42

our condensor dryer is one on the list that is in need of modification ! not that we have notice of an engineer coming out yet and we had it confermed in december but that was the 24th 

ValDa replied on 10/01/2016 21:47

Posted on 10/01/2016 21:47

Sorry folks, but my tumble dryer is certified not to cause any fires, it costs me nothing for either buying a unit or paying for its upkeep.  Its called sun and freshair, oh, and a clothes lineHappy

Have we had any sun, and fresh air since the end of November.  I can't remember a day when I've been able to hang washing out.

Our dryer is not used all the time, but in weather like we've had recently it's been a godsend.

woodlanewanderers replied on 11/01/2016 08:21

Posted on 11/01/2016 08:21

I e-mailed Hotpoint first week in December and had a quick reply telling me an engineer would contact me to arrange a time to carry out a modification. Heard nothing since. Thay told me not to use it unattended. 

ValDa replied on 11/01/2016 13:22

Posted on 11/01/2016 13:22

I e-mailed Hotpoint first week in December and had a quick reply telling me an engineer would contact me to arrange a time to carry out a modification. Heard nothing since. Thay told me not to use it unattended. 

We've heard from friends that their dryer was replaced, rather than repaired!  We'll wait and see what happens next.

Bakers2 replied on 11/01/2016 13:37

Posted on 11/01/2016 13:37

Sorry folks, but my tumble dryer is certified not to cause any fires, it costs me nothing for either buying a unit or paying for its upkeep.  Its called sun and freshair, oh, and a clothes lineHappy

Have we had any sun, and fresh air since the end of November.  I can't remember a day when I've been able to hang washing out.

Our dryer is not used all the time, but in weather like we've had recently it's been a godsend.

My method of choice for drying clothes is on the line/whirly gig in the great outdoors.  Despite having various drying area options depending on the time of the year I still use a tumble drier from time to time.  I have been lucky enough to dry both towels and bed linen outside since Christmas Laughing and they've smelt wonderful when I've got them in.  However, I pick my days for washing those where possible but 'normal' washing has to be done regardless of the weather, not everything that is worn this time of the year is able to be tumbled Sad but it does mean that washing haning about on clothes horses/maidens is reduced to a minimum.

woodlanewanderers replied on 01/02/2016 08:10

Posted on 01/02/2016 08:10

I e-mailed Hotpoint first week in December and had a quick reply telling me an engineer would contact me to arrange a time to carry out a modification. Heard nothing since. Thay told me not to use it unattended. 

Write your comments here...Hotpoint contacted me last Thursday to say an engineer would be with me to carry out a modification to my drier in march. or they would replace my 10 year old drier with a new one for £99 delivered & fitted.

They are delivering a new one tomorrow.

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