SMEG Overheating in Drying Cycle

Washer-dryer door glass becomes extremely hot during drying; laundry may smell scorched.

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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

Failed dryer thermostat or thermal cut-out stuck closed, Blocked dryer air ducts, Faulty dryer NTC sensor, Dryer heater not cycling off

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Stop the cycle immediately, unplug the appliance, and allow it to cool fully.

  • Clean airflow: Remove lint from all accessible dryer ducts, filters, and the condenser to improve cooling.
  • Check thermostats: Access the dryer heater assembly and test thermostats/thermal cut-outs for correct operation. Replace any that are shorted or not opening at the specified temperature.
  • Test NTC: Verify the dryer NTC sensor is reading correctly; replace if faulty.
  • Professional service: If the heater remains on continuously due to a stuck relay on the PCB, the control board must be repaired or replaced by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Dryer Thermostat
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