Is 10 ohms OK value for dryer heating element?
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Fisher & Paykell Electric Dryer/venting setup/moisture sensor
Comments (27)dadoes: "Fault 6 refers to the inner sliding door panel and latch/release mechanism on the drum, not the outer loading lid." Hmm, well I never saw the fault code displayed on the LCD panel and the dryer never refused to start up, so I have no idea when this problem occurred, and certainly did nothing to correct it. dadoes: "E-mail sent again. :-)" And received, thank you very much! kcred: "I've only done one load since the cleaning, but I like to think the dryer is now more efficient, but it also might be wishful thinking on my part. I'm just glad it's clean as I'm a firm believer in preventative maintenance." I never thought about dryer maintenance before I had this no heat problem with my dryer. I emptied the lint bucket after every load, cleaned out the indoor lint trap water reservoir, but that was about it. Now I know to religiously check the vent for lint build up (once I get a "real" one installed especially,) as well as removing the lint bucket housing from time to time to clean out the lint from there as well. kcred: "BTW, I use that flexible-foil dryer vent hose. Haven't ever had a problem with it." I never thought there was a problem with it, either, and many, many people use the foil vent hoses. I don't believe any dryer manufacturers recommend using this sort of venting, however, and it certainly isn't UL listed, if that is important to you; Fisher & Paykell's user manual, (which I have finally read thoroughly :-o ) specifically says not to use it (and to never vent your dryer indoors, either - good thing I never needed warranty service because I bet my entire set up would have voided the warranty!) I have now read many articles as well as posts on various DIY, etc., forums written by people that also recommend against using the foil vent tubes. From what I have read, the problems caused by these foil vents is primarily due to air turbulence/resistance caused by the ridges in the foil ducting cutting down on the dryer's efficiency; even more important, the ridges - and the potential sagging or kinking of the aluminum foil venting - can also lead to a build up of lint, which can cause both a significant blockage of the vent and maybe even a fire. I'm not sure how one goes about cleaning out an aluminum foil vent tube, either; I would think one of the "normal" vent cleaning brushes would catch on all of the metal wire spiraling through the tube as well as tearing the foil itself. I think it all depends upon your venting configuration. In the picture, you can see that dadoes uses an aluminum vent, but it is just barely extended, there can be little air turbulence, it doesn't sag at all and is probably very easy to clean out. My vent will need to go about 8-10 ft to get to an outside wall so I intend to use rigid metal pipe for my vent. Holly Here is a link that might be useful: Reasons why foil vent should not be used...See MoreInduction Cooktop no bridge element
Comments (7)As a supplement to jwvideo's comments, I would add the following: The Electrolux Icon surface and cutout sizes are matched by their Frigidaire brand Gallery and Professional cooktop models. The Bosch Flexinduction surface is almost the same size as the Electrolux, but the specified cutout is smaller. I didn't delve into schemes (if actually needed) for the Bosch that would accommodate the cutout difference. Here is a table from an earlier thread that provides some relevant comparisons. Click on the table to magnify it. You may wish to compare dimensions with those of your Kitchenaid electric cooktop. Cooking across hobs on the Frigidaire models might be a stretch (literally) due to generous spacing. A long aluminum electric griddle may be a better choice for some foods such as pancakes. The Frigidaire and Electrolux all have 10-inch hobs that will likely function ok with a significantly larger pot. Just how big are your pots across the bottom flat? kas...See More10yr F&P top load dryer=no heat
Comments (8)There can be lint down in the filter/exhaust housing at left side of the drum which is largely inaccessible unless the machine is fully disassembled. Let's assume that's not the problem since your overheat protector apparently was not tripped. The igniter is at left front of the heater box, below the gas burner. Arrow points to the mounting bracket with one screw. Separate/disconnect the white wiring connector before removing the bracket. The igniter should read between 40 and 200 ohms when cold. Visual inspection should reveal if it's deteriorated. Proper position of the igniter is approx 1/4" from the burner. The gas burner assembly picture is a cutaway so looks different than the heater box shot....See MoreElectric Water Heater 4500 w to 5500 w Elements
Comments (12)You know I think I'm going to buy a Geospring hybrid water heater instead of the electric water heater with the 5500 watt elements. I did a little more research last night and from what I read GE did a re-design of the Geospring and brought the manufacturing back to the US. Owner reviews say the re-designed model has been more reliable than the previous design. I still plan to get the 5 year, extended warranty to cover labor if something goes wrong. GE sold the manufacturing equipment for Geospring to Bradford White so Bradford White would handle manufacturer warranty issues. Bradford White confirmed that when I called them today. The expected annual cost of electricity for the Geospring was $162 where the expected cost of electricity used was $555 for the water heater with the 5500 watt elements. I should recover the cost difference for the more expensive Geospring water heater in 2-3 years and the savings should pay for the full cost of the Geospring in 4-5 years. I live in a state with a warm climate so that should help the efficiency and recovery time of the Geospring....See Morefixizin
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