How a condenser tumble dryer works air flow through heater and heat exchange condensor plate

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Getting ready to review the new LG WM6998HA and having to do my homework on condensors vs. heat pumps as condensors are VERY uncommon here in the states. Thanks so very much for all of this!

[@kevinbeck6785]

Thank You, never knew how the tumbler worked, was having trouble with mine not collecting water

[@RobN-q2t]

Thanks very much. I have a Hotpoint TCEL 87B, which is taking a long time to dry anything and is not filling the water reservoir. The warm airflow from the drum and the cool airflow from the room still seem to be working, and no water is leaking from the bottom. Is it likely to be the heating element failing?

[@SMAr2wo]

Best explanation. Thank you Sir!

[@zikermu]

Thanks a lot for these wonderful explanations . Happy New Year 🙂

[@fidsta30]

Excellent explanation thank you

[@i7Satori]

Thank you for this. Now I understand fully!

[@How-to-repair]

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[@ivosilva8747]

excellent explanation. Thank you!

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[@michellehavre6821]

can you tell me if the condenser is more suitable for a hot tropical country with high humidity or a country with long winter and dry air.

[@josemanuel5749]

I got a Magic Chef Washer and Dryer Combo, this helped a lot thanks!

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[@chelseafcjoe]

this is NOT how the drying works on a washer dryer though, very different process. There is no heat exchanger on a washer dryer.

[@loftalofta8423]

Some dryers also channel condensed water to house drain system making it way less hassle to use..

[@lizquinn1908]

Stupid question but I'll ask anyway...why is there a need from the small reservoir "bit" at the bottom, the float switch then the pump to get the water up top? Why don't all condensr dryers have the collection tank at the bottom? All I can see is more stuff to go wrong, but there's obviously a reason for it :)

[@How-to-repair]

Very good point the small reservoir holds about quarter of a litre when this is full it then has enough fluid to fill the pipe to transfer the water to the top, if it was trying to pump with less water, it would only be filling the pipe and then it would flow back down when the pump is turned off. Hope that answers your question As an ageing appliance engineer, my expertise lies more in the domain of domestic devices than in IT, resulting in a limited understanding of KZbin video optimisation. Consequently, my videos might not reach their full potential due to these IT constraints. Nevertheless, they offer invaluable aid to those who encounter them. Your support in sharing our channel on social media would be immensely valued. By disseminating our content, you enhance our visibility and contribute towards addressing the pressing matter of appliance wastage. In turn, you play a role in averting numerous machines from facing an untimely end in the heavenly scrapheap of appliances. Thanks 👍

[@shellyrose6732]

Great video, thank you. I have a Zanussi ZDC8202p condenser dryer and the water keeps leaking from underneath and not collecting in the water container at the top. It is level and I’ve cleaned the condenser and the primary filter. Any suggestions on what I can check next? Thanks 😊

[@How-to-repair]

The water Kalex on the condenser plate then it runs down the plastic to the pump system or two a collection bowl. If any of these fittings are blocked. You may have a problem and sometimes the plastic can get cracked on the base of the machines so do inspect this as well. glad we could help you @shellyrose6732 this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@nowthenad3286]

I have heard that condenser dryers emit moist air into the room. According to your diagram, it looks like the humid air is confined to a closed system. Can you comment on the amount of moisture that is given out by a condenser dryer? Thanks

[@How-to-repair]

there should not be a lot of humidity going into the room that humidity should actually be absorbed on the condenser plate. glad we could help you Nowthen AD this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@thehandyman1985]

Based on my experience condensers emit moist air, I have my dryer in the toilet and when I use it I have to keep the door open. I had another experience as well when there was a leakage in the condenser circuit and it was not drying, it was the time a lot of moisture was released in the air. BTW my suggestion id to keep the door open if it's confined in a small room. -TheHandymanItaly

[@lesleybaldock1744]

Does the Blomberg condenser dryer work with side plates as well as end plates?

[@How-to-repair]

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[@uhjk91]

Do heat pump dryers release moist air into the room?

[@How-to-repair]

No the moisture is connected on the evaporator and then pumped to your container

[@uhjk91]

@@How-to-repair Thanks for the reply. Just to clarify, did you mean "collected in" instead of "connected on"? Thanks

[@biharitamas5738]

Thanks for the upload. I’ve got a condenser dryer and for some reason the condensed water won’t show in the reservoir located at the back of the device. I’ve tested the pump - it’s working, however there’s no water to pump, the reservoir is almost empty as well as the upper container. When I remove the condenser unit it’s always loaded with water so I assume the condensed water can’t get to the back reservoir in order to be pumped up to the upper container. How the condensed water should get to the back reservoir?

[@How-to-repair]

Sorry for the late reply I was away on a few days holiday. I will need the full make and model number of your machine but normally this is because the water is not draining from the heat exchange unit to the reservoir. There are usually some small tubes and these can clog up with fluff.. glad we could help you Bihari Tamás this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@biharitamas5738]

@@How-to-repair hi, thanks for coming back to me. I managed to figure out what the problem was. The condensed water gets drained into a reservoir at the back of the machine and from there there is a hole leading towards the main reservoir loacted at the back panel. That’s the reservoir with the pump. So the hole at the first reservior was conpletly blocked with some greasy stuff hence the water couldn’t drain towards the main reservoir. I cleaned the hole and tested by pouring a glass of water in the first reservoir to see if the water disappears. It worked like a charm so now the whole system is working fine😊

[@AfzalFelander]

Hi there I got a AEG 57800 tumble dryer it's not drying my clothes and after a while it just went off no power on the tumble dryer plz help

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[@qkayani]

I have a question. I have a condenser in a small utility room. The walls are external so the humidity is weeping onto the walls. I have a vent in the room, is there a way I can make the room less damp? Shall I connect the vent in the wall to the air intake (cold air) or let the warm air escape out. I could install an extractor fan but it may effect the efficiency of the dryer, because the warm air is being extracted.

[@How-to-repair]

I would actually get a small dehumidifier @qkayani please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

[@HippyRoss.]

Is it possible just to remove the condenser and vent it? Would it still dry clothes?

[@How-to-repair]

You would have to do a lot of modifications and I'm not too sure on the airflow volume if it would work efficiently, but the basic idea is possible @valetworx please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

Two fans, a pump and a motor to turn the drum. What could possibly go wrong?😂

[@fabrianofabriano1746]

Hello can I ask a question

[@CCFC_86]

My brand new tumble dryer is leaking water from its first cycle out the back

[@How-to-repair]

A couple of things that might be causing the problem. Make sure the machine is 100% level. Secondly, inspect the plastic underside sometimes they can get damaged in transit. If none of these are a problem, then I suggest you call the manufacturer glad we could help you Jamie this is for you kzbin.infoe432SAb2g08 please remember to subscribe as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

[@ReallyNo.01]

Thank you, 2 hours though…

[@How-to-repair]

Even though it took you two hours, you saved yourself in excess of £300 on buying a new machine be proud of not sending another machine to the landfill.

[@LexCameron]

The comment about inefficiency at lower (eg garage) temps doesn't make sense to me. I would think the colder the condenser plate the better and quicker the condensation? Why not, if that's not the case? Of course, you wouldn't want to be running it anywhere near freezing, cos then you'd be dealing with ice formation.

[@zz72212]

I guess is because the air will be cooled down too much and it take extra time and effort for the heater to reheat them to the desired temperature, I can’t think of any other explanation