Tumble dryers come with a thermal cut-off, so the machine will be designed to stop working when it gets too hot inside the drum. But things can go wrong, so it's important to familiarise yourself with ...

Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. Once upon a time, all tumble dryers were simple beasts – metal boxes with a drum, fan, heater and motor. Now, you'll find different types with names like ...