What to check if your tumble dryer is not drying properly

Is your laundry too wet to begin with?

We recommend you use a high spin speed (appropriate for your laundry type and load) when you wash your laundry to ensure items are not too damp when you place them into your tumble dryer.

Are the filters clean?

If your laundry still feels damp after a full cycle, start by checking the lint filters and ventilation. A build-up of lint on the filters can reduce drying performance, so make sure they are clean. Next, inspect the vent hose for any blockages or kinks, as these can trap moist air inside the dryer and leave clothes damp. For step-by-step help, see our guides to cleaning single-part and 2-part combined filters.

If your clothes are still damp after cleaning the filters and checking the vent hose, the dryer may not be generating enough heat. See our FAQ on why a tumble dryer might not be heating up.

Is the evaporator clean? (Heat pump tumble dryers only)

If you have a Heat Pump tumble dryer, your evaporator and its filter should be checked and cleaned every few cycles to ensure drying performance is not reduced.