To investigate, first turn off the machine and unplug it. The location of the heating element, and the connections to it, may vary depending on the brand and model of tumble dryer you have. Once you ...

Home appliance maker Whirlpool has launched a recall of hundreds of thousands of tumble dryers from UK homes, years after it emerged they are at risk of catching fire.

WHIRLPOOL has finally launched a recall scheme for up to 80,000 fire-risk tumble dryers after the ... The fault is apparently caused by excess fluff coming into contact with the heating element.

Currys told us that the heating element in a small number of machines might pose a safety hazard, leading to overheating and fire. ... Our tests cover all price ranges and brands of tumble dryer and ...

Vented tumble dryers . Not as predominant in the UK, but there are still some models available. These draw in air from the ...