Problem solving in everyday life
Dryer: Ten common mistakes and what helps
Updated 11/23/2025 – 09:45Reading time: 3 minutes
Dryers can be a practical aid in everyday life, but errors and defects often occur. With the right tips, common problems can be resolved quickly.
Who doesn’t love it: the laundry comes out of the dryer feeling silky and soft. But what helps if the device is not working properly and displays an error message? Quick help is needed. Most problems can be solved without professional help.
The tips below will help you avoid common mistakes and extend the life of your dryer. In case of technical defects such as motor or heating element problems, a specialist company should be contacted.
A specialist company should come in if the dryer is no longer working properly or won’t start despite its own testing. Simple error sources can be checked by yourself first. This includes power supplies, fuses, dirty lint filters, and clogged drains.
If the dryer is still faulty after this check, a specialist technician should be called. Especially if the device can be turned on even though the power is on and the door has been closed properly.
Other problems that should be checked by a specialist include damage to door contacts, on/off switches, and control boards, as well as technical damage to heating elements, thermostats, drive belts, or capacitors. You also cannot repair a clogged pump or drain yourself.
Typically, repair services can often perform repairs on site and will provide a cost estimate after diagnosis. If special tools or parts are required, the device is taken to a repair shop, extending repair time. Repairs usually take several days to weeks, depending on the problem and parts availability.
Repairs should be made at the latest when the dryer is completely damaged, making unpleasant noises, or the laundry is no longer drying properly. For old devices that are ten to 15 years old, it is advisable to check whether repairs still make economic sense or whether it is better to buy a new one.
Important to know: Emergency services should be used if a malfunction poses an immediate danger to people, buildings or the device itself. Especially if there is a risk of fire, electric shock or water damage.
