Ikea Poor Drying Performance

Washer-dryer does not dry clothes properly; clothes come out damp after full drying cycle

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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

Blocked condenser or lint filter, Faulty dryer heater, Failed dryer fan, Moisture sensor contamination, Incorrect load size

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before internal cleaning. External filter and condenser cleaning can be done with power off.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Clean lint filter and condenser: Thoroughly clean the lint filter and, if applicable, remove and wash the condenser unit.
  • 2. Check load size: Do not overload the drum for drying; follow the manual's maximum drying load (often lower than wash load).
  • 3. Verify heater operation: During a drying cycle, carefully feel the door glass after several minutes; it should become warm. If not, test the dryer heater and thermostats as described for E08.
  • 4. Check dryer fan: Listen for the fan running during drying. If silent, inspect and replace the dryer fan motor if necessary.
  • 5. Clean moisture sensors: Clean the sensor bars inside the drum to ensure accurate dryness detection.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Dryer Heating Element
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