The aim of the dryer is to turn laundry into clothes that are dry quickly and ready to wear. However, if clothes remain damp after the cycle or take an abnormally long time to dry, this could be due to simple user error or a technical fault. Correctly identifying the problem can help avoid unnecessary time and energy wastage.
User errors
1. Too much washing
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Symptom: clothes come out of the machine damp and heavy.
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Reason: the drum is overloaded, air cannot move between the fabrics.
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Solution: dry in small quantities, especially when drying terry towelling, bed linen or other thick materials.
2. Wrong choice of programmes
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Symptom: the machine finishes the programme but the clothes are still wet.
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Reason: a programme that is too delicate or too short and not intended to be fully dry.
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Solution: select the “dry to cabinet” or “extra dry” programme as appropriate.
3. Failure to clean filters and condenser
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Symptom: the dryer will work, but drying time will increase significantly.
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Reason: air circulation is obstructed because the dust filter or condenser is blocked.
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Solution: clean the dust filter after each use and the condenser regularly.
Technical faults
4. Moisture sensor problems
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Symptom: the dryer stops working too early or does not stop at all.
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Reason: moisture sensors are dirty or damaged.
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Solution: clean the sensors with a soft cloth; if the problem persists, the sensors need to be checked or replaced.
5. Heat pump failure
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Symptom: the dryer blows cold air or heats up very slowly.
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Reason: the heater has burnt out or the refrigerant in the heat pump has leaked.
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Solution: needs professional diagnosis and repair.
6. Control unit or electronics faults
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Symptom: the programme crashes, the machine does not respond to commands or stops drying at the wrong time.
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Reason: failure of a strip, relay or other component in the control unit.
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Solution: checking and, if necessary, repairing or replacing the control unit.
7. Airflow obstructions
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Symptom: the dryer works, but clothes dry unevenly.
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Reason: a ventilation duct or air duct is blocked.
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Solution: check and clean air ducts. If necessary, call in a technician to carry out more thorough maintenance.
When to check yourself, when to call a specialist?
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When it comes to cleaning filters, drying a smaller quantity or selecting a programme, the user can quickly resolve the error themselves.
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However, if the problem persists despite maintenance, it is likely to be a technical fault that needs a professional.
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