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Common tumble dryer faults

Tumble dryer faults are common and typically range from not heating to not tumbling.

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Drum not tumbling.

Broken belt?

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Drum tumbles but blowing cold air.

Thermostat or heater element, maybe.

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Tumble dryer takes a long time to dry clothes.

Thermostat or blocked filter. Requires servicing

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Broken drum belt.

Needs replacing.

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Tripping or tripped mains electric.

This is caused by a short circuit. It is a common occurrence on electrical appliances. I can determine the cause.

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Humming but will not work.

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Noisy when tumbling.

Requires inspection.

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Dead will not start.

Power failure, either on the machine itself or at the electrical socket. Love tracing this kind of fault.

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Other faults

There are many other tumble dryer fault symptoms, too many to mention here. If your fault symptom is not mentioned do not be too concerned, it is likely to be one I have come across before. If it is not, my diagnostic techniques will reveal the cause.

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Hot tips

The condenser unit of your tumble dryer must be kept clean. Failure to keep clean will cause the thermostats to fry!

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I find the best way to clean them is to use a hosepipe. It is much easier than trying to pick out those fluff.

After hosing down, leave to dry before replacing.