Tumble Dryers
Help for tumble dryers that won’t heat, dry or turn: common faults on condenser, vented and heat pump dryers, simple checks and safety advice.
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Faults on Pressure System
The pressure system on a washing machine tells the machine when water has reached the correct level and when the drum is empty. When something goes wrong with it, the machine can overfill, refuse…
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3 Pre Repair Tips
3 quick tips related to getting your faulty appliance repaired. Check them out even if you don't currently need a repair, it may save trouble in the future.
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Buying appliance spares 5 things you need to know first
Buying the right spare part for an appliance repair is often more complicated than it first appears. Even trade repairers with access to repair manuals and parts breakdowns can find certain parts difficult to…
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Engineer can’t come for over a week - is this acceptable?
If a washing machine, fridge, or other appliance under guarantee or extended warranty cannot be seen by an engineer for over a week, it raises a legitimate question - is that wait actually acceptable…
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If an engineer doesn’t turn up can I claim compensation?
If a repair engineer fails to show up for a booked appointment, it is possible to claim compensation - but only under certain circumstances, and only if the right steps were taken when making…
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Is a 3 month guarantee on repairs reasonable?
When you pay for an appliance repair, you expect it to last. So what happens when a repair company only offers a 3-month guarantee? Is that acceptable - and what are your rights if…
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Who is responsible for faulty appliances?
When an appliance develops a fault, it is natural to think the manufacturer should be held responsible. After all, they made it. But UK consumer law works differently - and knowing who to contact…
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Tumble dryer drum not turning
If you have a problem with a tumble dryer drum not turning around you'd think the motor was the main suspect, but the fault is more likely to be broken belt.
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Noisy Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryers - particularly condenser and heat pump models - are more complex internally than washing machines and can be significantly harder to disassemble and reassemble correctly. This guide covers fault diagnosis by noise…
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Most energy efficient tumble dryer
This article was prompted by an energy-efficient tumble dryer at approximately £729 - around three times the price of many comparable machines - being promoted on the basis of its low annual running cost.…
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