How to Diagnose Motor Capacitor Problems on a Tumble Dryer

How to diagnose motor capacitor problems on a tumble dryer.
Is your tumble dryer not spinning and making loud buzzing sounds? If so, the capacitor may need replacing. Here you can learn how to change the motor capacitor in this eSpares video. If you find you do have tumble dryer buzzing noise, this could be the video for you.

The tumble dryer capacitor replacement process can be tricky, especially if you haven’t done it before. That’s why we’re here to show you how to replace the motor capacitor in a tumble dryer, guiding you through tumble dryer capacitor replacement process step-by-step in this video to get your appliance working properly again.

You can buy a new capacitor on the eSpares website at the link below.
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You can also find any other tumble dryer spares or accessories you need on the eSpares website.
https://www.espares.co.uk/browse/at10...

Does your tumble dryer need a good clean? Our cleaning video guide is here to help!
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Make sure you’re using your dryer as safely as possible with our tumble dryer safety advice.
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Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Introducing the video
0:23 Why the capacitor may need replacing
0:48 How to access the capacitor
1:17 Suggested video: How to Clean Your Tumble Dryer
1:23 How to remove the old capacitor
1:54 How to fit the new capacitor
2:07 Putting the tumble dryer back together
2:21 Suggested video: Tumble Dryer Safety Advice

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