Hi, I'm Amy from eSpares.
In this video, I'll be talking through
how to clean your tumble dryer.
By following these tips to regularly clean and maintain your tumble dryer.
Your appliance will be working safer and more efficiently for longer.
Just make sure that before you carry out any cleaning or maintenance
that your appliance is fully cooled down,
turned off
and disconnected.
This is especially important when working on the internal parts.
Now let's get started with the cleaning tips.
Our first tip is to make sure that you clean the lint filter
after every cycle.
As a clogged lint filter will reduce the airflow into the machine
which will compromise the efficiency
and cost you more in energy bills.
A clogged lint filter
will also reduce the air going into the machine
which will make it get hotter and hotter.
Most models are equipped with thermal cut-offs
which will stop heat going into the machine if it gets too hot inside.
But if these thermal cut-offs fail
because they're clogged.
Then your machine will get far too hot
and could even catch on fire.
To do this simply remove the filter
and scrape off any lint or debris with your fingers.
If you find that there's still excess on the filter
you can run it under the tap.
Just make sure that it's completely dry
before you put it back in the machine.
Remove any lint from the filter area too.
Use your vacuum crevice tool
to vacuum the filter housing out periodically.
We'll link to more tips on using your tumble dryer safely
at the end of this video so stick around for that important info.
Our next piece of cleaning advice
relates to condenser dryers.
If you have this type of dryer make sure that you check
the water container after every cycle
and empty if necessary.
This means that you'll be able to run a full cycle
without having to stop halfway through
to empty the water container.
Whilst you're checking the water container
be sure to check the heat exchanger as well
to see if that needs a clean.
The heat exchanger turns steam from the dryer drum back into water.
However, this steam can contain small fibres and bits of dirt
that can clog up the heat exchanger.
If this happens it will make your machine much less efficient.
The heat exchanger can be found below the drum
either behind a door or a panel
and to clean it you simply remove it.
You can remove any lint or fluff by hand
and then
give it a rinse under the tap
and do this about once a month.
If you have a vented tumble dryer instead of a condenser dryer.
Be sure to check the vent hose regularly
for any kinks or damage
and remove any build-up of lint or fluff.
The vent hose allows warm damp air to flow
out of your tumble dryer.
So if this is damaged it will affect the airflow
which will mean your drying will take longer
and your machine will be less efficient.
If your hose has seen better days it's best to replace it.
So we'll link where to find replacements
on our website down below.
Make sure that you clean the back of your tumble dryer often as well.
As dirt can build up here and affect its performance.
Just be sure that your machine's unplugged
and your vent hose is disconnected before you do this
All you need to do is simply unscrew the back panel
and vacuum around the blower
and the vent pipe connection.
Then reconnect the vent pipe
and reattach the back panel.
Next up we're going to clean the inside of your tumble dryer drum.
Now it's really important to make sure that
the tumble dryer drum stays clean for two reasons.
Firstly,
grime and fluff can build up inside the drum
and embed itself into the fabric of lighter colour clothing
ruining your favourite items.
Secondly, it could lead to a dirty drying sensor.
The dryer sensor is located inside the drum
just below the door opening.
This detects the moisture levels inside the load
and switches off when it thinks the load's dry enough.
If this gets clogged with dirt and fluff
it can mean that your clothing comes out too wet
or the machine runs for longer than it needs to and wastes your energy.
So keep your dryer drum
and dryer sensor clean by giving them a wipe down
with a stainless steel cleaner or white vinegar.
Another area of your tumble dryer to keep clean
are the door seals.
Now because your tumble dryer is warm and damp
bacteria and microbes can breed on the door seal
leading to unpleasant smells.
So be sure to wipe down your door seals
as part of your drying routine
to keep your clothes and your appliance smelling fresh.
Another great tip to allow air to circulate in your tumble dryer
is by using Energy Saving Dryer Balls.
These balls separate the clothing during the cycle
which will allow more air to get to them and reduce drying time.
They'll also reduce static too
so meaning that you won't need to use dryer sheets.
For more information on the benefits of the dryer balls
and how to use them.
Take a look at our video up here.
Our final tip to make sure that your tumble dryer
as energy efficient as possible.
Is to make sure that you don't overload it.
Tumble dryers can overheat and become damaged if they're overloaded.
So make sure that you even out the load
with multiple items of a similar size.
Make sure that you fill the drum half full
as this is optimal for drying
and don't overfill it with larger items such as duvets.
Where possible
air dry larger and thicker items of clothes beforehand.
So there we have it.
There are our tips for cleaning your tumble dryer
and keeping it energy efficient.
Make sure that you check out our safety videos
to optimize the safety of your tumble dryer too
and subscribe to our channel
for advice on fixing, maintaining
and the safety of your household appliances.
Thanks for watching.