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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White Knight gas tumble dryer
Gas tumble dryers are a niche product - the vast majority of tumble dryers sold in the UK are electric. Understanding the genuine advantages and the practical limitations before purchasing is essential.
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The amazing Dryer Balls?
After seeing adverts on TV for the amazing dryer balls I decided to buy a pair and try them out. They claim to soften fabrics reduce wrinkles and creases.
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Tumble dryer not drying properly
If your tumble dryer is drying the laundry reasonably well but leaving them damp than you would expect then this could be the cause.
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Do I need to use fabric softener on towels?
Did you know that if you're going to tumble dry low laundry after taking it out of the washing machine that you may not need to use any fabric softener at all?
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Tumble dryer fire risk caused by filter
Not cleaning out a tumble dryer's filters (preferably after each use) can cause a fire risk as well as making it much less efficient.
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Tumble dryer stacking kits
If you want to stack a tumble dryer on top of a washing machine you need a stacking frame (or stacking kit). This article explains why, and gives advice about.
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Economy 7 Safety warning
If you use an economy 7 tariff and set your washing machine, dishwasher or tumble dryer to run during the night this is very unwise for the following reasons.
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Appliance Error Codes | Whitegoods Help
Find appliance error codes by appliance type. Whitegoods Help covers washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, fridge freezers and ovens - search by brand for instant guidance.
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Electrolux tumble dryer tries ironing too
Electrolux developed a tumble dryer that irons the laundry for you using steam. Here's what I thought of it when I tested one out.
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