Your dryer doesn't dry properly, what can you do?

To better dry your laundry, we've listed 5 tips:

• Tip 1. Stick to the load capacity
• Tip 2. Use the 'extra dry' setting
• Tip 3. Clean the filter and the condenser
• Tip 4. Spin your laundry in advance
• Tip 5. Clean the sensor
• Tip 6. Check the drain hose

If your laundry doesn't dry properly, the drum might be too full. Always stick to the maximum load capacity. It differs per cycle how many kilograms you can add to the drum. With the cotton cycle, this is more than with a short dryer cycle for a couple of shirts. Check the maximum load in the manual. It's also important to keep cotton and synthetic laundry separated. The fibers of these fabrics are very different and have a different drying time. Keep your bedding separated from your gym clothes and use the right cycle.

To thoroughly dry your towels, you can use a separate cycle or separate setting. This differs per dryer. With some dryers, you select a cycle called 'extra dry' or 'kastdroog extra'. With other dryers, you select the cotton cycle and set the dryness level separately. Select the extra dry option to thoroughly dry your laundry. Check the label to see if your laundry is suitable for intensive drying. Keep in mind that drying takes longer with a heat pump dryer.

Clean the lint trap and the condenser regularly. That way, you prevent your dryer from not drying properly. You can find the lint trap at the drum opening. Empty the filter after each cycle. Clean the condenser as well. You can find the condenser at the bottom of the dryer behind a hatch. With a condenser dryer, you can rinse the condenser under the faucet. With a heat pump dryer, you carefully vacuum it with a vacuum brush. You don't have to do this if you have a fully self-cleaning condenser.

Help the dryer by spinning your laundry at a high speed in advance. You can do this with your washing machine. Your wash will come out of the dryer the driest with 1600RPM. Other washing machines go up to 1400RPM, which is also relatively dry. Often, you only use this high speed in combination with the cotton cycle. Thanks to the high speed, your laundry comes out of the drum dryer. You also save energy, because your laundry doesn't have to go in the dryer for as long.

Every dryer has a humidity sensor in the drum. It measures the amount of moisture that's left in your laundry. If you don't clean it properly, dirt collects on the sensor. The dryer dries your laundry for too long or not long enough as a result. You can usually find the humidity sensor in your dryer below the opening of the door. The sensor kind of looks like a metal strip. For good drying performance, clean the sensor monthly with a damp cloth.

Is your dryer connected to the water drain? A drain hose will automatically drain the moisture from your clothes. This hose can get clogged, or it can even tear. In that case, it can result in leakage or water buildup in the drum. Check if there's a bend or blockage in the drain hose, and rinse it thoroughly. If the hose is leaking, it's time to replace it.

If drying takes too long, use a short cycle. You can dry a couple of shirts in less than an hour that way. Your favorite outfit will be dry again quickly. Another tip is to use dryer balls. These separate your towels and bedding, so the hot air can move around better. Your laundry will dry faster thanks to this.

Don't the tips help? You may need the help of a technician. Our repair service is happy to help. Is the dryer covered by the warranty? Fill out our online return form. Isn't it covered by the warranty? No problem. Our technicians will have a look at the problem and repair the appliance at your home for a fee. That way, you'll soon have a properly working dryer again.