Essentials
Extended Cycle Time / Sensor Compensation
Washer-dryer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles
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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
Heater not reaching temperature, Poor water heating due to limescale, Slow filling or draining, Load sensing repeatedly rebalancing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the appliance before internal checks.
- Step 1 – Observe behavior: Note whether the machine spends extra time heating, rinsing, or spinning. This helps pinpoint the subsystem at fault.
- Step 2 – Check heating: If water never gets hot, test the tub heater and NTC sensor as described in heater fault procedures. A non-heating machine will extend wash times.
- Step 3 – Check fill and drain: Ensure inlet filters are clean and drain pump/filter are clear so the machine can fill and empty at normal speed.
- Step 4 – Avoid overloading: Overloading causes repeated rebalancing attempts before spin, extending cycle time. Reduce load size.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Tub Heating Element
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