Creda Simplicity Dryer T313VW

Norroy

A property I took on a year or so ago has a Creda Simplicity Dryer which has now stopped working.

It simply plugs into an electric socket there is no waste pipe. My tenant tells me there is no water tray underneath.

I am happy to buy a replacement machine, but this one appears to have been discontinued.

Does anyone have any idea as to the name of this type of machine, or a suitable replacement that will not need to be plumbed in ?

Brummie85

That is a vented dryer. They aren't plumbed in with a pipe, but they do require a vent hose. Normally through a wall, or temporarily the opening of a window. There are now kits to kinda convert these into condenser dryers - these kits have a box that the hose connects to. The user puts in cold water, ice pack etc to held with the condensing process. Without the ventilation or condenser box, using a vented dryer would increase humidity and that can eventually lead to problems with damp, mould etc.

If you are replacing the unit, you are probably just better off getting a Condenser Dryer. They work in the same way, but instead of needing a hose to vent they have a removable water tank built in. Don't worry about Heat Pump Dryers - they are a more efficient (and more expensive) version of a Condenser. They essentially use a small refrigerant gas cycle to recover heat from warm moist air. It's clever, but is another thing to go wrong.

The main issue I can see with that is the size of the dryer. The model you are replacing is quite small and only has a 3kg capacity. I can't see any Condensers smaller then 7kg and they are physically larger. If you don't have the space, then getting another vented dryer and working with that would be the only option.

Norroy

Brilliant, thanks very much.

There is enough space for a bigger machine so I will go down the condenser route.

Brummie85

No problem.

My advice then would be not to spend a great deal on the replacement. Manufacturers simply don't engineer them to last any period of time anymore, because they know that they need the shorter lifecycles to generate future sales. It's also why fairly basic parts are normally hideously expensive to buy - When a single part costs 1/3 of what a customer pays for the whole machine (without labour) they know that doubt creeps in and you're more likely to just say you had a good run with it but a new machine is financially more sensible.

Everyone has horror stories about all white good makers. But I'm genuinely impressed with my Candy washing machine. It's gotta be 7 years old now at least and hasn't caused me any major issues. It was one of the cheapest I could have bought at the time for its size. For the £239 (I think) I paid it's lasted longer then expected and can't really grumble. They still make it in a slightly tweaked form (new controls with a screen). I'll probably have the same again if it breaks and is beyond a sensible attempt at repair.

[Deleted User]

Hi,


maybe just the belt has slipped, does the drum turn freely when spun?

getmore4less

You can still get a close like for like small vented that would do the job.

Plenty to choose from if you consider all options.
https://pricespy.co.uk/home-garden/white-goods/laundry-care/tumble-dryers--c514


As it is a rental ask the tenant what they would prefer.

if the current one is vented to the outside and you go condenser you may need to make good the vent hole.

Norroy

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,


maybe just the belt has slipped, does the drum turn freely when spun?

The drum has been making odd banging noises, and I am told there has been a slight burning smell.

If the belt has slipped would this be an easy fix, or would we need to take it somewhere ?

Brummie85

Norroy wrote:

The drum has been making odd banging noises, and I am told there has been a slight burning smell.

If the belt has slipped would this be an easy fix, or would we need to take it somewhere ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxooXQCin8Y

It's easy enough to check the belt, Probably take 15 - 20 mins tops to get the machine apart, look at the belt and it all back together. Maybe a bit longer to change it.

If the belt is worn and has a chunk missing, then it may bang or clunk each time it passes round the motor. It could also be something like worn bearings in the pulley wheel. Typically if they change a belt or pulley, they would actually do both. It just makes sense.

This is where the Manufacturers know they have most people. It's the labour attached with the potential for expensive parts that makes most consumers just order a new one. It's uptown you to decide if it's worth looking at the dryer in further detail yourself, paying for a repair of if replacing it is the better option.