Basic Tumble Dryer Maintenance For Trouble Free Drying

In this video I show you how I keep my Beko condensing tumble Dryer working efficiently with some helpful tips on how to de fluff your dryer and keep it looking good. Although this video features a Beko machine, these tips can be applied to most tumble dryers, especially about keeping lint and fluff at bay.

[@timehunter9467]

I’ve only ever emptied the water and cleared the lint trap. Thanks for this video!

[@BlearsTnP]

Same I didn’t realise you had to clean the condenser! No wonder my dryer hasn’t been performing properly x

[@amandabroad6139]

This was the most informative video I have seen on KZbin! Off to clean out my tumble dryer 😬😬

[@M1KA27]

Holy mother of god, that condenser sure had a lot of fluff and lint! Thanks for the detailed video 👍

[@ike991963]

Why does one need to wait until the filter is completely dry to reinsert? Isn't the air going through it when the load starts already very moist?

[@BusinessWolf1]

Thank you for showing me a maintenance routine for my dryer. This will come in very handy.

[@craigyleonard7406]

Same machine as mine, great machine, connected to main drain which I like. I’d say this is just as of as Miele (which I’ve previously had) Have to say I’d neglected to clean the condenser and when I did clean it under the shower there was loads of dust etc!! Seems now to dry that bit faster and probably more efficient!! Great review as always Roger.

[@WillC1528]

Thanks for uploading this. I've just got my first ever tumble dryer and was unsure how to care for it. I've got a Candy O'Vita 9kg one. I was a bit dubious about rinsing the condenser block under the tap, just in case I did the wrong thing. But thanks to your video, I've learned it needs to be done regularly. Thanks again 🌟

[@vanessaeden8174]

I rinse mine in the shower but not with me in it if course🤣

[@leafyservices]

Thant’s a really helpful video. My tumble dryer is almost identical to this, but mine is far more filthy. Looking forward to give it a good clean.

[@deborahdoherty4524]

I bought a reconditioned Beko and the first time I used it the lights were flashing. When I worked my way through these the filter was like a carpet! The condenser was ok but it's good to know how to do it. Such clear inateuctiins. Thankyou

[@LeonASinner]

The shower!? God damn it! Why didn't I think of the shower!? Thankyou some excellent advice

[@davidgalloway6574]

I didn't know that, but it makes sense and his new AEG dryer looks super easy to keep clean! Thanks for the info.! 😁

[@mick1406]

Really useful. Need to get the condenser on my own hosed through as I've neglected to so far. Thanks for posting. Just subscribed!👍

[@rahimakhatun9631]

Thank you so much for the video. I was very unsure 😐 how to clean my dryer with out damaging it. 😊

[@georgecarter8104]

Thank you. Problem now sorted by following your advice. Well done. I used the showe over the bath to clean the unit and placed a sink strainer over the bath plug hole to collect the gunge.

[@audreymaguire2891]

Came up recently to find dryer very hot and burning smell lint cleaner and water drainer cleaned after each use Never knew about other one at base of machine Thanks for your instructions and video

[@Chancedea2]

Thank you very helpful for me as i broke my filter and your video showed me how to put it back in the right way

[@glynroberts1634]

a great video and some very useful tips.many thanks.

[@martyn8188]

Great video thank you very much I used the principles to service my Beko DTGC8001W and it worked a treat A+++++

[@brianbyfield3584]

Excellent video clearly explained & demonstrated.. Thank you Sir

[@etimonproperty2357]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was unsure if I could rinse the condenser. Now I know I can ! Cheers

[@chaosevolution]

Only realized I had to clean the condensor unit today. Saw a water stain on the floor probably from washing dishes but reminded me.

[@veronicafernandes5036]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. It’s very useful information you have given here. Thank you x

[@letitiakearney2423]

I take the condenser unit outside and use the garden hose. They need to rethink of a better design so you can actually open it up to clean inside.

[@amandagilmartin7139]

I have lay on the floor , to clean mine , and it won't work if it's cold

[@hasan_ali_]

Great video Rodger!

[@davidbaker3786]

Great professional video. Thank you.

[@jeanetbardales2409]

Fantastic explanation thanks so much!!!

[@Linderzsz]

Brilliant video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marytheresahayfron-benjami9463]

Thanks for this. It answered all my questions. Specifically how to reach the back of the condenser filter cavity. Cheers!

[@louisematlock2491]

Wow had no idea about the condenser. Thank you

[@dropit9333]

Very helpful Thank you for sharing

[@adamfarley1997]

excellent video mate

[@KhanStopMe]

This is the greatest video on KZbin, thank you for your service

[@roywilson5749]

Dickhead

[@danmccormack61]

Great vid. Love the shower tip. I’d previously used a chopstick - which was nowhere near as good. 😀👍

[@ddb82]

Thank you ibaisaic, EXCELLENT video! 👍 As luck would have it I have exactly the same tumble dryer, so I'm going to get cracking with cleaning it out now. Thank you again for your help! 😎👍🤘

[@angeladennis9718]

Thank you your video was really helpful

[@rdanl]

I have a Bosch similar to your Beko. There is a cover plate midway towards the back that has a pit that collects a lot of the lint also. Just have to reach in and grab the gunk.

[@TheLucreziia]

Great video thanks very helpful 👍🙂

[@LeoArriagada]

This video save my life. Thank you

[@roywilson5749]

Bit of a dramatic statement I think.......

[@millymaie]

This is really helpful thank you

[@nikkimorgan6159]

Hi thanks 4 video I showered mine and got all wet lol iv done everything now so once this drys hopefully working again just hopeing it not heater

[@marmal320]

Perfect thanks! We've got the same model and were wondering how to clean the condenser.

[@Nandima4]

Me too. Thank you

[@Chris-vx3qi]

Great video. Thank you 🙏

[@catherinejordan3805]

Love them I put dwn a payment on a black one yesterday in Redmond’s electric so I can’t wait to use my dryer I’m using a horse at moment

[@shifty2755]

Neigh.

[@valeriaberchicci1]

Thanks for the great video! Is there any way to clean the water unit on the top after having emptied it? Some fluff will deposit there as well. Thanks a ton.

[@PirateDesinge]

Thanks for this.. my dryer stopped heating, bit of a clean and hit the reset and it's back up and running..

[@rosannapalmer1793]

that was a great help thank you.

[@legittraining3220]

Great video thank you

[@teodoragodar]

Thanks. Very useful

[@anitadavidson1266]

Thanks, I’ll give this a go in the morning! I’ll leave an edit as to how I got on. Mine is a pretty old Bosch, but all my parts appear identical. I fear I have not been thorough enough in my cleaning over the years especially my condense... 🤔🥴

[@bonesawarm6987]

Been waiting 9 months for ur edit....

[@Olayinkahakeemishola]

Thanks for the sharing.

[@Tisay94]

When you washed condenser unit in the shower. SOOO SATISFYING 🥰😂

[@mealex303]

Thsnks i wasnt sure if i would flood my kitchen if i pulled my condenser out and dont haveca manual. Very gokd dryer this is i love it but its been recalled amd only just found out lol im kerping mine thanjs again great help

[@Simon-fr4ts]

Fantastic video and thank you. Only thing I could not see is how you cleaned the lint off the back of the condenser housing with that long brush. Did you just poke it in from the front and wiggle it around? Where did the lint go?, did you have to vac it out?

[@monicas2269]

The dryer I have now lights up to remind me to clean the condensor. Now I realise that I didn't clean my old one as often as I should have. I very rarely use my dryer to dry clothes from the washing machine, I only use it to finish off clothes that are almost dry and it saves me ironing everything, so I don't emply the water every time or clean the filter every time. I had only just given my machine a good clean before coming on here to see if there was anything else I should be doing. I will admit that although I take the condensor out when I'm instructed by the light, I very rarely delve inside the machine, but I did today and was surprised as how much fluff sticks to the sides and collects at the back. Mine is quite difficult to get into though.

[@mrsteve.keepfit6201]

Brilliant thanks mate.

[@davidgalloway6574]

P.S. The car wax a fabulous idea, and it works a wonder on the inside of bath tubs especially fiberglass or plastic ones when new. Much easier to keep soap scum removed. Not that I recommend using soap. Only shower gel. 😉

[@ibaisaic]

Doesn't it make the surface slippery.

[@philrobert8099]

You are brilliant

[@239gc]

great stuff. thanks .

[@ellemorgan5764]

Thanks, I'm going to try this right now with the condensor unit. I always wanted to know how to get right into it. Question: How do u deep clean the grill filter? (bottom right)

[@shifty2755]

Rinse it under the tap. But make sure its dry before re fitting.

[@ernestgtipping3313]

Thank You. Cheers Tippo. UK. GB.

[@mijanestor2433]

Very helpful

[@oliviamorton6818]

We have a candy tumble dryer does the process remain the same

[@taraqueen58]

Thank you for video

[@exwhyz33]

great vid .... thanks

[@robertpopescu9652]

Thanks mate!

[@happywelshie]

great video thx

[@haroonhirsi3093]

Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@annference4500]

How long do you leave the condenser to dry before you put it back in thanks

[@kerrylawless8388]

I want to know this too. Does it need to be bone dry before it goes back in.

[@williamgodwin2734]

Thank you !

[@robbiecrosbie4506]

because of my dog I rinse my condensor about every 8 loads. you can sort of tell when it needs cleaning as the dryer takes longer. I just use furniture Polish on my appliances. have done for years. it's like a protective layer. esp on the fridge and dishwasher as it makes sticky finger marks just wipe straight off

[@dtec30]

does the room get humid with the condensor dryer running

[@kellythomas1392]

Thanks!

[@dove8722]

My dryer. Same one to this , had stopped getting warm and it turns but stops then turns then stops. Any ideas what’s wrong? Thanks

[@cliffcarlo180]

As what appears to be the norm here on KZbin I thought that I would not wish to be the one to "buck the trend", so here goes. That is a very nice tiled floor so can I ask "where did you get your jumper"?

[@roywilson5749]

Love this comment

[@reetuppal8476]

Amazing

[@soodhajain]

HELP! I have a cockroach inside my Siemens IQ300 dryer! there could be more and i have no idea how they get inside that

[@monicatry1583]

Thank you.

[@plushy9849]

Really useful video. I always overthink instructions, so a visual is really helpful. Just been on the floor trying to clean the condenser cavity by shoving my arm in, but I'm about to buy a radiator brush. I actually came online to see if there was any way to get behind the ventilation grid next to the condenser, as mine looks to have a lot of stuff in it, but I can't remove the grid and I can't see any mention of doing this anywhere. I have a Beko DTG700 B - any idea if I'm able to remove it? I took out the screw but it still doesn't seem to come out, so I don't want to break it.

[@laurakernan8988]

I have the same issue

[@laundrylad2006]

I prefer my beko heat pump as it’s more efficient BUT it does need more maintenance as you’ve gotta change the filters and wash them

[@subwooferbass9208]

When I do a heavy load on my AEG condenser 8000series it says ERR it is very rare but the reason is beacuse the vents were blocked of too much clothes and I now know to dry a 8kg load

[@1corrsfan]

the for this , my exact machine has stopped giving out heat and Imtrying to see if I can fix it, any advice plz?

[@davidgalloway6574]

Slippery? I use a tub mat regardless, but wow it helps keeping surfaces easy to clean!!!

[@mellazmenzies532]

Hi I have what looks like mould building up in the drawer but the unit is sealed. Any idea how I can clean it please?

[@marystewart9327]

Thanku

[@grantmarshall3026]

I have a beko dc7110w condenser tumble dryer with a drawer at the bottom. It was tripping the electrics so I removed water and fluff from around where the float and microswitch was. This worked well for two months before tripping the electrics started again. I managed to get the dryer working again but only for 10 minutes or so, before tripping the electrics. I’ve also noticed that the dryer doesn’t pause when the tank is full. Could this be connected to the problem, allowing water to go to the microswitch, causing the tripping problem? There’s never a good time for a tumble dryer to stop working, especially with a new baby in the house! Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, many thanks in advance

[@keithjudd2444]

A few checks / *the back of the condenser as in the video a little hose in the bottom /* the float switch & pump at the back- tricky to get to - maybe raise up on a stool for height /* inside the fan Enclosure is a tiny passageway that can block if neglected -even more difficult to access Manufacturers Covert Intention!

[@Dandpou]

Thanks alots

[@mariasimonsen2160]

What if you don't have any brushes to clean with?

[@JekaZMD]

hmm so I did everything right the first time I tried, good to know. None of my housemates care about anything, so it's up to me to keep the appliances in working condition...

[@ibaisaic]

It's good to give your appliances a basic service from time to time, especially tumble dryers where the build up of fluff can be a fire hazard. I hope your housemates appreciate your efforts.

[@irenecurtis339]

Also dont forget to clean the sensors inside the drum behind where the filter is with white vinegar and dry with a cloth probably four times a year.

[@sheldonleecooper30]

how do I clean a miele dryer

[@sarahabbott429]

I have cleaned my beko condenser. How long should I let it dry before putting the part back in?

[@ibaisaic]

The condenser does get wet when the tumble dryer is on as it condenses the hot moist air into water, so it doesn’t need to be bone dry. As long as it’s not dripping with water it should be fine.

[@coinneachclachair1107]

Would like to ave seen how to clean out the water container that has accumulated lots of fluff and lint inside....[ Beco ]

[@orangecup2249]

Should there be fluf at the back behing the condenser unit st the bottom? istnt this what causes fires at the whirlpool dryers? its just whst i read on BBC news now.. fluff behind the heating unit at the bottom. I hava the same beco drier and noticed the fluff there too ( like in ur video) . Any thoughts anyone before i contact Beco?

[@ibaisaic]

I believe it is fluff building up around the heating element that caused the fires in Whirlpool dryers. It is quite normal to find fluff and lint on and around the condenser, so cleaning it on a regular basis is a good idea as well as cleaning the fluff filter after each use.

[@davidgalloway6574]

Fascinating I've never seen that kind of dryer before. Probably not available in the US, and a good thing because​ I can't imagine anyone maintaining one!

[@LlyleHunter]

There are indeed condenser dryers available in the US. Many are used in condominiums and yachts where ventilation isn't available. They have an advantages in energy use and in aiding fabric longevity as well

[@Wormhole798]

david galloway, yes they are available...I have one and I love it.

[@saintetienne755]

Done all that and it still won't condense into the tray - had it looked at and they can't see anything - heats and dries perfectly. Any ideas?

[@maywu4082]

Hi can I ask you how long will it take to air dry the condenser?

[@user-sx3hv3nh3p]

ibaisaic answered a similar question on comment 9 months ago. "As long as it’s not dripping with water it should be fine."

[@deannahassen5978]

My dryer condenser have water around it.. and it's stopped the drum but I can hear the machine going ..

[@vkngwmn6636]

BOTTLE BRUSHES are available at the grocery store usually

[@fionalloyd6574]

How long should you leave the bottom part of your dryer to dry before using it again please?

[@ibaisaic]

24 hours should be fine.

[@Andy-Robus]

hate cleaning out the condenser - end up soaking myself and everything thats around. - we are in 2018, by now you would think some manufacturer could invent a self cleaning condenser dryer by now, no cleaning out of the lint filter and no dastardly cleaning out the condenser unit!

[@bonesawarm6987]

Cleaning a washing machine filter is worse

[@faithlesshound5621]

@Tom My Bosch Classixx7 is worse. The condenser comes in two parts. The manual shows how to open the flap and pull out the trap, but it does not tell you to pull the condenser itself out next to clean it. And of course there's no mention of the flap at the back of the compartment floor which hides another lint and water trap. You need tools and small hands and ideally a fibre-optic endoscope. Terrible design! I have only recently discovered these things thanks to videos on KZbin. I was seriously considering throwing the machine out before that.