London · £78 fixed call-out
Tumble dryer not heating in London
A dryer that tumbles but never warms is usually one of four parts: the heating element, a thermostat, the thermal cut-out or a blocked airflow path. We test them in order rather than replacing the cheapest guess first.
Fixed price
£78
Call-out charge · parts extra only if needed
1 year guarantee on parts and labour
Parts quoted before fitting
No payment taken online · engineer calls 30 mins before
Where we work
We cover flats and houses across South West and South East London, West London, Bromley, Sutton and Kingston, and the Kent and Surrey borders. Venting faults are common in converted London flats, where the hose runs further than the machine expects.
What we test on a cold dryer
- Heating element continuity and resistance measured, not assumed
- Both thermostats and the thermal cut-out tested for an open circuit
- Airflow path traced through the lint filter, condenser and vent hose
- Condenser unit stripped and cleaned on condensing machines
- Drum rotation, belt and door switch confirmed before the cabinet goes back
What you can check first
- 1
Empty the lint filter properly
Pull the filter out, rinse it under a warm tap and let it dry. A filter matted with lint cuts airflow, and most dryers then cut the heat to protect themselves.
- 2
Check the vent run
On a vented dryer, feel the outside outlet with the machine running. Weak or cold air means a crushed or lint-blocked hose, which is a fault before any part has failed.
- 3
Try a timed programme
If a sensor programme stops early but a timed cycle heats, the moisture sensing is at fault rather than the element. Note which happens — it saves time on the visit.
Questions we get asked
Is a heating element expensive to replace?
It is one of the more common dryer parts and we carry elements for the main brands. The £78 call-out covers the visit and diagnosis including VAT; the part is quoted before we fit it.
Why does the dryer cut out after ten minutes?
That pattern usually points to a thermal cut-out doing its job because airflow is restricted, so clearing the vent often fixes it without a part.
Condenser or vented — does it change the price?
No. The fixed fee is the same either way; condenser machines simply take longer to strip and clean.
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