Tumble Dryer

Does not rotate

Drive Belt: A broken or slipped drive belt stops the drum from rotating. Check and replace if needed.

Drum Rollers/Bearings: Worn drum rollers or bearings can prevent spinning. Inspect and replace if necessary.

Motor: A faulty motor stops the drum from rotating. Test and replace if required.

Idler Pulley: A damaged idler pulley can prevent the drum from turning. Check and replace if needed.

Blocked Drum: Ensure there are no items blocking the drum’s movement

Produces no heat

Thermal Fuse: This safety feature disconnects power to the heating element if the dryer overheats. If it’s blown, it must be replaced.

Heating Element: In electric dryers, a faulty or burnt-out heating element will fail to produce heat. Check it and replace it if needed.

Thermostat: The thermostat controls the dryer’s temperature. A malfunctioning thermostat can prevent the dryer from heating correctly.

Will not start

Power Supply: Ensure the dryer is securely plugged in and the outlet is working. Test the outlet with another device to confirm it’s functioning.

Circuit Breaker: Check your home’s circuit breaker to see if it has tripped. Reset it if necessary.

Door Switch: The dryer won’t start if the door isn’t fully closed or if the door switch is faulty. Inspect the door latch and switch for any damage.

Child Lock: Some dryers feature a child lock to prevent operation. Consult your user manual to deactivate it if it’s enabled.

Start Button: If the start button is unresponsive, it may be worn out or faulty, potentially requiring professional repair.

Thermal Fuse: A blown thermal fuse can stop the dryer from starting. This safety feature may need replacing.

Water Tank (Condenser Dryers): For condenser dryers, ensure the water tank isn’t full, as this can prevent the dryer from starting.

Delayed Start: Verify that the delayed start function hasn’t been accidentally activated.

No airflow

Lint Filter: A clogged lint filter restricts airflow. Clean it thoroughly.

Vent Hose: Check the vent hose for blockages or kinks and ensure it’s properly connected.

Exhaust Duct: Inspect the exhaust duct for lint or blockages and clean it out to restore airflow.

Blower Wheel: If the blower wheel is damaged or blocked, clean or replace it.

Air Intake: Ensure the air intake is clear of dust or debris.

Condenser/Heat Pumps: For condenser/Heat Pumps dryers, check and clean the condenser unit if clogged.

Overloading: Avoid overloading the dryer, as this can restrict airflow.

Tumble Dryer Repairs

Domestic Repair Centre specialises in tumble dryer repairs for AEG, BEKO,ELECTROLUX, and ZANUSSI and many more. A fully functioning tumble dryer is an essential domestic appliance in today’s busy households.

Unfortunately, faults can occur and common tumble dryer problems include

no airflow
drum not rotating
will not start
produces no heat
keeps cutting out

if the PCB module (tumble dryer brain) was to fail it could cause any number of random faults with the machine including any of the list above.

Washer Dryers

Washer dryers are a combination of the two machines so they can suffer from any of these faults, however, they will often have more than one element and thermostat as well as timer modules so call out a domestic repair engineer for a professional, quick and fuss-free job. all these machine types are available as built-in integrated versions. they aren’t necessarily more complicated however are most difficult to get to as they are installed within your kitchen cabinets

Our service technicians will visit your home or business and repair your faulty tumble dryer or washer dryer promptly. Before leaving your home, all our engineers carry out safety checks to ensure your appliance is in tip-top condition. To arrange for service/repair visit to your home, simply call our service team on 01432 340140, alternatively complete our contact form.