Tumble Dryer help
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Ensure the room where the tumble dryer is installed is between 5°c - 35°c. Below 5°c the tumble dryer may not operate correctly and will not heat up.
Heat the room, or move the tumble dryer to another room which is heated.
Has the condensation / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
Ensure the amount of clothing placed into the drum does not exceed to recommended load weight.
Overloading the tumble dryer can reduce the heat circulation around the clothing leaving condensation or moisture in the tumble dryer.
Please check your tumble dryer manual drying time guide for load weights.
Has the condensation / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
The condenser prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked condenser can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation / moisture being left in the drum.
Remove and check the condenser for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the condensation / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
The base filter prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked base filter can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation / moisture being left in the drum.
Remove and check the base filter for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the condensation / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
An incorrectly installed / bent or kinked vent hose can stop moisture from leaving the drum.
Check that the vent hose is installed correctly and is not bent or kinked.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the water / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this restricts air flow and can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation / moisture being left in the drum.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the condensation / moisture now disappeared in the drum?
If the room is not well ventilated with insufficient airflow, this can make the room steam up, produce poor drying results or can make the tumble dryer overheat.
Ensure the room where the tumble is installed is well ventilated.
Check that any air vents are not blocked on the tumble dryer.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
Ensure the room where the tumble dryer is installed is between 5°c - 35°c Below 5°c can cause the room to steam up during the drying cycle.
Heat the room, or move the tumble dryer to another room which is heated.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
Check that the door seal is not damaged.
Is the door seal damaged?
The condenser prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked condenser can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation.
Remove and check the condenser for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
The base filter prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked base filter can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation.
Remove and check the base filter for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
An incorrectly installed / bent or kinked vent hose can cause moisture to escape into the room.
Check that the vent hose is installed correctly and is not bent or kinked.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this restricts air flow and can lead to poor drying results which can cause condensation.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the room stopped steaming up during the drying cycle?
Ensure the tumble dryer is positioned on a level hard floor surface.
Is the tumble dryer still vibrating / noisy?
Ensure the tumble is level, if necessary adjust the feet.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the tumble dryer still vibrating / noisy?
Ensure the amount of clothing placed into the drum does not exceed to recommended load weight.
Please check your tumble dryer manual drying time guide for load weights.
Is the drying cycle better now?
If clothing is overly wet when placed into the tumble dryer, they will take longer to dry.
Ensure the clothing is sufficiently spun in the washing machine before being placed into the tumble dryer.
Is the drying cycle better now?
Ensure the correct drying time has been selected for the clothing you are drying.
Please check your tumble dryer manual time guide.
Is the drying time better now?
The ventilation grills allow air to circulate. Blocked ventilation grills can cause the drying cycle to take longer.
Check that the ventilation grills are clear and not blocked and ensure the room is well ventilated.
Is the drying time better now?
The condenser prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked condenser can cause the drying cycle to take longer.
Remove and check the condenser for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the drying time better now?
The air inlet allows air to be taken into the tumble dryer, then past the heating element.
If the air inlet grill is blocked this will stop air getting into the tumble dryer, which can cause the tumble dryer to take longer to dry the clothing. If left the tumble dryer can overheat and cut out.
Check that the air inlet grill is not blocked and that the room is well ventilated.
Is the drying time better now?
The base filter prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked base filter can cause the drying cycle to take longer or even stop.
Remove and check the base filter for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the drying time better now?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this can effect the drying time of the clothing.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Is the drying time better now?
The humidity / moisture sensor detects the humidity in the tumble dryer, which helps with the drying processes and drying cycle length.
If the humidity / moisture sensor is not clean, the amount of humidity in the drum may not be accurately detected, which can make the drying cycle longer.
Check that the humidity / moisture sensor is clean.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for it location and the procedure.
Is the drying time better now?
Check that the tumble dryer is plugged in and turned on at the mains.
Does the drum now move?
Switch the tumble dryer off at the mains and remove the plug.
Try moving the drum by hand.
Does the drum freely move?
Ensure the amount of clothing placed into the drum does not exceed to recommended load weight.
Please check your tumble dryer manual drying time guide for load weights.
Does the drum now move?
Clothing can get caught between the door seal and drum which can create a burning rubber smell.
Check that the clothing is placed properly inside the drum.
Has the smell now stopped?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this can cause a smell to come from the tumble dryer.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the smell now stopped?
When the air intake shroud is blocked, this can make a smell come from the tumble dryer.
Remove the air intake shroud and check there is no blockage.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Has the smell now stopped?
Ensure the amount of clothing placed into the drum does not exceed to recommended load weight.
Please check your tumble dryer manual drying time guide for load weights.
Does the drying cycle run properly now ?
When the lint filter is blocked with fluff, this can cause the drying cycle to stop.
Remove the lint filter and remove any build up of fluff.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The ventilation grills allow air to circulate so the tumble dryer does not overheat and cut out.
Check that the ventilation grills are clear and not blocked and ensure the room is well ventilated.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The condenser prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked condenser can cause the drying cycle to stop.
Remove and check the condenser for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The water tank is used for collecting moisture from the wet clothing.
If the water tank is full this can cause the drying cycle to stop.
Remove and empty the water tank.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The air inlet allows air to be taken into the tumble dryer, then past the heating element.
If the air inlet grill is blocked this will stop air getting into the tumble dryer, which can cause the tumble dryer to overheat and cut out.
Check that the air inlet grill is not blocked and that the room is well ventilated.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The base filter prevents fibres which are released from clothing in the tumble dryer from blocking the condenser.
A blocked base filter can cause the drying cycle to stop.
Remove and check the base filter for blockages.
Please check your tumble dryer manual for this procedure.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
When the vent hose is bent or kinked, this can cause the drying cycle to stop.
Check that the vent hose is correctly fitted and not bent or kinked.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
The air inlet shroud allows air to be taken into the tumble dryer, then past the heating element.
If the air inlet shroud filter is blocked this will stop air getting into the tumble dryer, which can cause the tumble dryer to overheat and cut out.
Check that the air inlet shroud filter is not blocked.
Does the drying cycle run properly now?
Ensure that the door is fully closed.
Push the door of the tumble dryer until you hear the locking click.
Is there still moisture around the door?
If lint builds up on the door seal, moisture can build up around the door during the drying cycle.
Also clothing can get caught between the door and door seal allowing moisture to build up around the door during the drying cycle.
Check that the seals on the door are clean and free from lint and no clothing is caught between the door and door seal.
Is there still moisture around the door?