Essentials Dryer-Only Tumble Fault

Washer-dryer drum does not tumble during drying but turns during washing

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Dryer mode relay fault on PCB, Faulty dryer motor winding (on dual-winding motors), Wiring issue in dryer circuit, Software/control logic error

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before internal inspection.

  • Step 1 – Confirm symptom: Verify that the drum rotates normally in wash and spin but not in drying-only cycles.
  • Step 2 – Check wiring: Inspect the motor wiring harness and connectors for loose or damaged wires, especially any separate dryer-mode connections.
  • Step 3 – PCB relay: Listen for a relay click on the control PCB when starting a dry cycle. Absence of a click may indicate a failed relay or PCB fault.
  • Step 4 – Professional diagnosis: Because this involves control logic and motor drive circuits, further testing is best done by a technician with access to Essentials service data.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control PCB
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