Hotpoint FTCF87BGGUK Condenser Tumble Dryer is not heating
My tumble dryer Machine is not heating, i do not know where to start looking, can you help?
Nicole Lewis
I will try and help with your Hotpoint FTCF87BGGUK Condenser Tumble Dryer problem.
The first thing you need to do with this tumble dryer is check the heating system there are two thermostats on the top of the heater and possibly an NTC sensor you need to make sure that these are working correctly you will also need to do a test on the heating element itself remember there is a high and low side to the element, in other words, it has two circuits you will need to do a continuity check on both of these.
I have put videos below to assist you in your repair and a full exploded diagram of your machine with all the parts below that
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Common Hotpoint FTCF87BGGUK Condenser Tumble Dryer faults with links to the right repair guide
I have included a lot of videos in the links below on these tumble dryers to assist you in repairing your tumble dryer; I have also included an exploded diagram of your machine with all the parts that you need listed below that just click on the relevant and it will take you to a search result
- No heat
This is the most common fault on tumble dryers.
Vented dryers: this can be a fault with the thermostats, heater, or on some occasions, it might be the timer or the relay on the printed circuit board.
Condensor dryers: this might be any of the above but you also have a condenser plate that collects the water and then is either pumped to the collection tray or flows into a tank. Check pump unit and float switches.
Heat pump dryers: these are much more complicated they use a refrigeration prosses to heat the cloths and use the cooling side to condense the water for collection. Check compressor is running, check NTC sensors and check filters, and also that it has the right amount of refrigeration gas (normally only done by an engineer)
- Drum not turning
This will stop the dryer from drying. You may have to replace a faulty belt or in other cases, look at the motor, motor capacitor, or the jockey wheels. Again there are relays on printed circuit board types that can go faulty.
- Not starting
Whilst, not a common problem, you may have a faulty door switch, starter relay if fitted, or can be start button or PCB.
- Noisy Machine
This is usually caused by faulty bearings, jockey wheels or worn felt pads. The motor can get dust build up in the bearings, also the fan blades can distort in shape and make noise rubbing the housing.
- Water leaks.
This can be a simple as the water tank (in a condenser tumble dryer) has not been emptied, or not placed back into the housing correctly. The condenser plate can need cleaning. The pump unit might not be working. Or the ducting system can be clogged with fluff etc. See servicing tumble dryer.
- Tumble dryer reports a fault code or error code.
Error codes can be on the display or given in certain lights flashing sequences. Tumble dryer fault codes are not universal but may only point you or an engineer in the right direction they are not 100% accurate they are only that for guidance. Your owner’s manual may help you identify the problem and even suggest a fix. In other cases, you’ll need an engineer to trace the fault. Don’t be tempted to ignore a fault code, even if the dryer seems to be functioning normally. Some codes are ‘early warning signs’ and fixing the machine at an early stage could save you time and money in the long run.Contact us with the full model number and detailed description
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Match your part for Hotpoint FTCF87BGGUK Condenser Tumble Dryer and use reference number in list below and click on the link to your part
Reference | Part Number | Description |
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101 | C00345900 | DASHBOARD F TCF87B |
103 | C00292483 | COLLAR COMPONENTS KN OB AQ HD LCD |
103 | C00345901 | PROGRAMME KNOB (LED ) |
125 | C00250894 | SCREW 8X1/2 PAN HEAD ROHS |
125 | C00287473 | WORKTOP GRAPHITE |
147 | C00345906 | HEAT SELECT BUTTON |
152 | C00345909 | PUSHBUTTON ON/OFF F UTURA DGT |
156 | C00286759 | LIGHT GUIDE OPTION D GT FUTURA |
156 | C00293963 | OPTION BUTTON GRAPH. FUTURA LED |
157 | C00335184 | CONTROL DISPLAY DIGI T 2014 COND |
165 | C00286877 | PUSHBUTTON START/PAU SE ALUM DGT FUTURA |
166 | C00345910 | DRAWER HANDLE FUTUR A 2014 |
169 | C00286756 | LIGHT GUIDE OPTION P ERFORMANCE FUTURA DG |
307 | C00286864 | Tumble Dryer Fluff And Lint Filter |
310 | C00287484 | PLINTH GRAPHITE M2 |
311 | C00287471 | FRONT PANEL M2 GRAPH ITE M2 |
315 | C00259480 | SCREW M4 X 8 |
315 | C00286863 | HINGE |
318 | C00288155 | DOOR SEAL GREY |
320 | C00304500 | DOOR BOWL PLASTIC |
321 | C00289465 | DOOR FRONT TRIM GRAP HITE |
322 | C00289464 | DOOR TRIM REAR GREY |
323 | C00291938 | DOOR S/W ELECTRONIC ARCADIA TD |
323 | C00386120 | DOOR S/W ELECTRONIC ARCADIA 3 WAY |
330 | C00065185 | Washing Machine Bolt |
330 | C00287054 | FRONT AIR DUCT WHITE C CONDENSER |
331 | C00286884 | SENSOR STRIP |
333 | C00142619 | Tumble Dryer Door Latch |
335 | C00291937 | THERMISTOR FRONT ARC ADIA TD |
337 | C00268264 | DRUM FRONT AXIAL SEA L AQUALTIS |
340 | C00122256 | SCREW |
340 | C00207756 | SIDE PANEL |
347 | C00286862 | COVER PLINTH MAGNET FUTURA |
349 | C00295492 | SEAL BLACK FOAM (AIR DUCT TO BASE) |
354 | C00283709 | PROTECTIVE WHEEL COV ER AQUALTIS |
355 | C00272906 | WHEEL KIT |
357 | C00287118 | LARGE BEARING PAD M2 |
501 | C00145651 | DRUM ASSY KIT COND GALV. |
502 | C00113860 | SEAL BASE REAR PANEL |
502 | C00378870 | REAR PANEL KIT CONDE NSER FUTURA/AQUALTIS |
503 | C00142628 | Tumble Dryer Rear Drum Bearing |
503 | C00250889 | SCREW M4X10 |
504 | C00142631 | DRUM SHAFT COLLAR |
505 | C00095551 | Tumble Dryer Drive Pin |
507 | C00289203 | Tumble Dryer Bearing Cover |
508 | C00380932 | MAINS CABLE AND PLUG 1.8M BLACK |
509 | C00095556 | CABLE CLAMP/GROMMET |
510 | C00378870 | REAR PANEL KIT CONDE NSER FUTURA/AQUALTIS |
511 | C00280898 | HEATER COVER + INSUL ATING PAD+WICK |
515 | C00287247 | PIPE PUMP TO WATER C ONTAINER BLACK M2 |
516 | C00113866 | Tumble Dryer Drain Pipe |
519 | C00114676 | PIPE SUPPORT |
521 | C00116598 | Tumble Dryer Thermostat Kit |
522 | C00294624 | HEATER ARCADIA 2.3KW ( |
526 | C00208347 | |
527 | C00208040 | IMPELLOR CIRCULATING (TD) |
541 | C00305794 | DRUM SHAFT KIT (RIVE TED DRUM PLATE) |
544 | C00301275 | SUPPRESSOR DRYER NP |
545 | C00250835 | SCREW 5 X 23 |
545 | C00286905 | Tumble Dryer Small Drum Lifter |
546 | C00250835 | SCREW 5 X 23 |
546 | C00286905 | Tumble Dryer Small Drum Lifter |
547 | C00291661 | WATER CONTAINER SUPP ORT SLOW POUR |
548 | C00289565 | WATER CONTAINER SLOW POUR |
550 | C00303312 | MODULE ARCADIA DRYER (IRON ZONE) |
550 | C00310470 | MODULE ARCADIA DRYER (NORMATIVE UPGRADE) |
551 | C00345699 | CARD FTCF87BGGUK 32K B 50889790071.CARD |
551 | C00362188 | CARD FTCF87BGGUK 508 89790304 NORMATIVE |
555 | C00287118 | LARGE BEARING PAD M2 |
556 | C00116358 | BELT 6 RIB (TD) (199 1 FITTED) |
557 | C00286935 | SIDE STRUT ANGLED RI GHT |
558 | C00292949 | THERMISTOR REAR ARC ADIA |
567 | C00272306 | Smart Card Reader |
569 | C00298617 | DRUM STOP |
580 | C00286921 | FAST EMPTY LID ASSEM BLY |
581 | C00292791 | Tumble Dryer Water Container Cap |
585 | C00113897 | Tumble Dryer Water Container Inlet |
587 | C00291662 | WATER CONTAINER SUPP ORT FAST POUR |
588 | C00286918 | WATER CONTAINER FAST POUR |
589 | C00287035 | WATER CONT INLET HOS E |
599 | C00199418 | HARNESS DISPLAY/MODU COMMUNICATION HARNES |
599 | C00279523 | CABLE SENSING STRIP |
599 | C00294278 | HARNESS FLOAT SWITC H |
599 | C00294397 | HARNESS NTC/DOOR SW ITCH ARCADIA COND |
599 | C00300876 | HARNESS PUMP-MOTOR- CAP (3 WIRES) |
599 | C00386134 | HARNESS NTC/DOOR SW ITCH ARCADIA 3 WAY |
599 | C00480596 | HARNESS L&N DRYER C ONDENSER |
600 | C00271612 | SCREW 14MM COND BASE |
600 | C00287037 | BASE CONDENSER WHITE |
611 | C00258878 | FLOAT SWITCH N/O |
613 | C00288996 | RING INLET COOL FAN B ENERGY 7KG WHITE |
614 | C00208347 | |
614 | C00272335 | Tumble Dryer Cooling Fan |
617 | C00288190 | IMPELLER COVER WHITE |
621 | C00258619 | CAPACITOR 8.5UF (DUC ATI) |
623 | C00113879 | Tumble Dryer Jockey Wheel And Bracket |
623 | C00304405 | JOCKEY WHEEL CIRCLIP |
623 | C00504520 | Tumble Dryer Jockey Wheel And Bracket |
625 | C00306348 | MOTOR 392/363 & 8.5 UF CAP) KIT |
626 | C00116358 | BELT 6 RIB (TD) (199 1 FITTED) |
632 | C00378635 | Tumble Dryer Float |
633 | C00259700 | PIN - FLOAT 78MM |
634 | C00306876 | Tumble Dryer Water Pump |
635 | C00288932 | PUMP AND FLOAT COVER WHITE |
636 | C00503634 | SERIAL PORT COVER PS 9 COMPLIANT |
637 | C00258585 | CONDENSER ASSY |
638 | C00113903 | Tumble Dryer Condenser Seal |
638 | C00296206 | CONDENSOR FRONT SEAL (GREY RUBBER) |
651 | C00258597 | BASE COVER B ENERGY |
999 | C00295636 | DRYER ARCADIA SUPPLE MENT |