Help for ageing Hotpoint tumbledryer

Attracted_to_BOGOFs

Hello everyone.I have an elderly but faithful old Hotpoint tumble dryer.
The back of the button, which, when pressed releases the door catch has become old and worn out. I have enquired about a new "door switch kit" but the suppliers I have managed to contact inform me that part is now obsolete
Does anyone know of a supplier who stocks obsolete Hotpint dryer spares.
The model number on the dryer is 9334p. I would much rather recycle and repair "old faithful" than spend a wad for a new one (squeak, squeak, ME! TIGHT, never!!)

HugoSP

My guess is that there will be a number of 2nd hand spares places for washing machine and dryer spares in your area. I have managed to source the odd part from 181 Respin in Plymouth. I can't remember the phone number but a google may do it for you.

Alternitively post a wanted ad for a TD on Freecycle

missile

If it is THAT old, you may be better replacing it with a new more energy efficient one.

Attracted_to_BOGOFs

missile wrote: »

If it is THAT old, you may be better replacing it with a new more energy efficient one.

Thank you. but,
Which one?????

Bearing in mind I am on a VERY tight budget, the initial outlay for the dryer needs to be low so I can then afford to run it.

Would you be able to reccomend a fair priced one which is more energy efficient.
When I search for dryers there are so many to choose from ranging from £99- £ megabucks . :eek:

missile

We recently bought a John Lewis JLTD06 and are very pleased with it. One of the reasons we chose it is JL electrical products come with a five year guarantee.

Maybe it would be cheaper to repair, but I find when one thing goes wrong then another item usually follows shortly after. As you are probably aware tumble driers are very expensive to run, modern ones are a lot more efficient. If you look on line or in any shop you will see driers are graded A through D in relation to their energy efficiency.