Dryer Parts

[buddy]

Back to my Dryer Saga ! I have old Huebsch/Wascomat stack Dryers 32DG series. While opening up the dryers for cleaning
I noticed come of those white connectors (molex type 12 pins) that conect to the front board have been burnt and broken. I need to buy them - either the connectors or entire connector with wires. Does anyone know where I can buy them or what exactly they are called? I also need to buy service soon lights because some of them have been busted.

Thanks,
Buddy

[Andy]

Try Atlantic 800.255.0505 or just find it at www.digikey.com 1.800.gigi-key

[Howard]

The first thing you need is a parts and accessories catalog of the machine (drawings). I use the old BDS catalog (www.bdslaundry.com). It provides a complete material breakdown of the 32DG. This also shows you how to dis-assemble and re-assemble the machine.


If you can't get that, search the net or contact Huesbch (Alliance) about getting a manual for the Twinstar D32DG stack dryer.

Meanwhile, if you describe exactly where the problem connector is, I will look it up and send you back the part number. If it is just the connector, you can probably get them at a local electronics part store.

Laundryparts.com (a board sponser) can get you the part and it will be discounted.

[Andy]

Good point Howard. I also use the BDS catalog. Supporting the sponsors of this forum is a good thing as well.

[Howard]

When you come across these old dryers with busted out "service soon" lights, it is because the previous owner got sick and tired of hearing about the lights being on (from customers) and had no way to turn them off.
In the majority of instances, the lint buildup that you are working on is the cause of the light being "ON". That, and a torn lint screen.
There are a few exceptions, but that is about it. There is also a block diagram troubleshooting chart just for the service soon light, available from Huebsch.
While cleaning out the dryers, check your electrical ground (to the left of the drum) for good contact and your door switch connections (can cause "open door" failures). It might also be a good idea to replace the rollers (a relatively inexpensive part). When these things get a flattened edge, the dryer will bump-bump-bump amd make you think you have a trunion problem. It will make the customer think she has a "bad" or "old" dryer.

[buddy]

Howard, Thanks for the Info.

These machines are designed so poorly. I found burnt and stripped wires and connectors. The wire for Service Soon Lights are not long enough and what has happened is when you take out the fron panel it gets stretched and plastic piece that houses the bulb have cracked and broken.

I think I got the part number (430330P) for the wire harness that connect to the back of the microprocessor housing fron the inside of the dryers. The connectors on these harnesses in some cases have burnt and fused.

[Rondo]

I bought only one of these peices of crap Edsels used about 8 years ago and had the same problems as you guys. Thank god, I didn't buy more.

[Howard]

Don't be discouraged. These are workhorse dryers and will serve you well once they are up and running and maintained. Apparently, the previous owner did no maintenance and did not take care of the equipment.

You have the correct part number for the microprocessor cables (there are two that come as a set). The service soon light is 430562.

If you need to extend or replace wires via splicing, I recommend using plastic wire connectors (the press fit kind) or male to female shovel clip connections. I do use solder, but only if it is convenient to add strength to the connection being made as above. A cold solder joint or a hot dryer can ruin a solder-only/electrical tape connection fast.

Use the same color wire as you need to extend. You'll be glad you did a few years down the road.

Good luck.

[JeffLange]

I have had them for 7 years and they work fine. They do have alint problem. But they seem to never break down.

[Howard]

It would be wise to replace all of your lint screens with new new ones. It makes in a real diference in efficiency. I sell my dryers at 25 for eight minutes with two minute cool down and minimum coin insertion of $1.00.

I allow horse blankets, rubber back rugs, oily rages, hair salon rags(with dye stains) and the like on Tueday evenings (advertised in the store) from 5 tp 9 .m.(the customer must rerun the machine a second time, empty). It has wroked very nicely for me and i just love those lithe young cow girls in tight jeans. The janitors aren't too craxy about the idea.