White Knight Tumble Dryer Problems And Troubleshooting

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1. White Knight tumble dryer troubleshooting

1.1. White Knight tumble dryer not heating

1.2. White Knight tumble dryer not turning

1.3. White Knight tumble dryer making a grinding noise

1.4. White Knight tumble dryer not working

White knight tumble dryers are built in the UK by one of the largest independent tumble dryer manufacturers. With up to 16 drying programmes and three dryness levels, you’ll be able to dry your laundry really speedily. However, even the most effective appliances can sometimes experience operating issues. Take a look at a range of White Knight tumble dryer problems and troubleshooting here…

White Knight tumble dryer troubleshooting

White Knight tumble dryer not heating

A White Knight tumble dryer not heating up indicates an issue with the heating circuit. The heating element may need to be replaced if it’s failing or partly failing or the thermostat may not be working properly and inducing an open circuit due to sensing a too high temperature. When the heater fuse has tripped you may be able to reset the mechanisms by pressing the reset button on your appliance. Otherwise, a once-only thermal cut-out will need to be reset by an appliance engineer. Other common causes include faulty connections and defective condenser sensors and float switches. On occasion, a restriction to the airflow can also affect the heating ability of your appliance and this will need to be addressed with a comprehensive service.

White Knight tumble dryer not turning

When the drum won’t turn this is typically a problem with the drive belt which may have snapped. Your dryer may require a special tool to attach a new tool belt so this job is often best left to the professionals, particularly as this component can be quite complex to access. If the belt is not at fault it may be the capacitor that’s the culprit. Bear in mind that this part can give an electric shock if it develops a fault so needs to be handled by an expert.

White Knight tumble dryer making a grinding noise

If you’ve checked your tumble dryer for loose coins and other items that may be getting caught in the drum the grinding noise may be caused by worn rollers which are attached to the outside of the drum to help it spin, and they may need replacing. A slipped belt trying to maintain its position in the centre of the drum can result in a grinding sound, as can gliders that are disintegrating and coming into direct contact with the metal cabinet when the drum spins. If the tensioner that keeps the belt firmly positioned on the drum becomes damaged the wheel and spring attachments can malfunction and result in a grinding noise. Another technical problem is often related to the drum bearings which help the wheels turn freely. This is often accompanied by your tumble dryer shaking. A continuous banging noise indicates an issue with the drum itself causing the drum to scrape on the interior of the appliance. Worn out motor bearings will result in a whining noise and wear on the tension pulley wheels produces a squeaking noise.

White Knight tumble dryer not working

If your tumble dryer won’t start this is typically a problem related to the electrics. Components that need to be checked include the door switch, thermal fuses, timers, and occasionally the main circuit board. If your tumble dryer keeps tripping the electricity it may be the result of a blocked condenser box that results in a flash-over that blows the fuse. A defective drive motor will also result in your tumble dryer not working and this can be replaced by your engineer by removing the front panel to gain access.

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