fan motor for zanussi w/d

[ca6bdo]

i have a zanussi w/d 1250 wjs1397w washer dryer that makes noises when it drys...rather like a continuous droaning noise. The noises dont start when first used but generally come on after say 20 mins or so...then they last forever!! Tiredengineer suggested i replace the fan motor for the heater in a prev post but i'm not sure where it is or how to replace it. Any help would be much appreciated!!...
Also, the machine is 5 years old but in excellent condition (this is the first prob i've had) should i just replace the machine altogether?

 

[nigeld]

Remove lid ,fan and fan motor sited rear right of machine.Take small elastic drive belt off run on dry cycle to identify noise from fan or from fan motor.Good machine worth saving

 

[ca6bdo]

thanks for that...i'll give it a go.

 

[ca6bdo]

ok..i've tried what was suggested..after taking the lid off i removed the belt connecting the fan motor..the noise still occurred.

it also seemed to be coming from a much more central place..ie where the drum is. Is it possible that the drum bearings are on there way out....but then why would it only make a noise 30mins into drying?