Can anyone suggest what may be wrong with my tumble dryer?

Question

My tumble dryer is working but there is no heat. Might it just need a new heater part that with care & common sense we could replace ourselves. What else would cause it to function perfectly but not produce heat?

Answer 1

More than likely the heating element

But you may also have to check other components that control the heating [thermistors / stat controls / air flow sensor if fitted etc

If you are not familiar with electrical circuits it would be best to call your local service engineer  

Answer 2

it's the element. they go out from time to time. you can buy them and replace them yourself or call someone out. they fit in kind of like a light bulb at the back, has like fork fixings that just plug in. good luck! :)

Answer 3

Sounds like the heating element is burned out.  If you can get to it, it's just a matter of unplug the old one and put in a new one.  

Answer 4

Yea it probably is that but if not clothes should still dry even if it's cool.

You could aways replace it you can get them cheap these days!The vented ones anyway!

Good Luck!

Answer 5

It's the heating element hon, get the model number from the back of the machine and buy a new element, they are easy to fit.

Answer 6

Some tumble driers have a reset button at the back of them, first thing to look for.If it doesn't,you have to take the back off to look for a thermostatic cutout switch(mine has two).It is round,about the size of a1p piece with two spade connectors attached,you should get these tested first,if there are two.Remember which switch came from where,mark them up and take them to a local  washing machine repair shop,a decent engineer will test them for you,and if one is faulty get a new one there and then.They are about £20 each.Better to try this first,before of thinking of getting a new heater for it first.

Answer 7

Well other than the heating element, I can't really see that there could be anything else wrong.