When your broken dryer, a household appliance that dries clothes using heat and airflow. Also known as a clothes dryer, it’s one of the most relied-on machines in any home. If it stops working, laundry piles up fast — and so does frustration. Most people assume a broken dryer means a new one is needed, but that’s rarely true. In fact, over 80% of dryer failures are caused by simple, fixable issues — not total breakdowns.
A dryer not spinning, a common failure where the drum stops turning during the cycle usually points to a broken belt or motor coupling. It’s cheap to replace and often takes less than an hour. If your dryer runs but doesn’t heat, the problem is likely a heating element, the component that generates warmth inside the dryer — something that wears out over time but can be swapped out for under £100. And if your dryer won’t turn on at all? Check the door switch first. It’s a tiny part, but it’s the most common reason a dryer seems dead.
You don’t need to be a technician to diagnose most of these. Listen for unusual noises. Feel if the drum turns freely. Smell for burning — that’s your clue to shut it off. Look at the lint trap. If it’s clogged, your dryer works harder, overheats, and burns out parts faster. A clean filter isn’t just good practice — it’s the #1 way to avoid a full breakdown.
Many people replace dryers because they don’t know what to check. But the truth is, most dryers last 10–13 years. If yours is under 8 years old and the issue isn’t the control board, repair makes sense. Even if it’s older, a £50 part fix is better than a £600 replacement. And if you’re in Taunton, local repair techs know these machines inside out — they’ve seen every common fault, from broken thermostats to faulty timers.
Below, you’ll find real fixes from actual repairs done in homes across Taunton. No guesswork. No theory. Just what works when your dryer stops doing its job. Whether it’s not spinning, not heating, or just refusing to start — there’s a clear path to getting it running again.
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Orin Trask
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