Is It Worth Repairing Your Tumble Dryer?
Many people assume they need to buy a new dryer as soon as something goes wrong. In most cases, however, a repair costs far less than a replacement — and our engineers will always give you an honest answer before you commit to anything.
Here are a few signs that repair makes sense:
Your dryer is less than 8 years old
Most tumble dryers last 10–15 years with proper care, so a repair at this stage gives you years of extra use.
The fault is Mechanical
Belts, pulleys, heating elements, and thermostats are all relatively cheap to replace. These are among the most common faults we see.
You want to avoid replacement hassle
A same-day repair gets you back up and running today, without delivery waits or installation costs.
Many people assume they need to buy a new dryer as soon as something goes wrong. In most cases, however, a repair costs far less than a replacement — and our engineers will always give you an honest answer before you commit to anything.
Why Customers Choose BA Repairs
12-Month Guarantee on All Parts
We back every repair with a full 12-month guarantee on fitted parts — four times longer than many local competitors offer.
Same-Day or Next-Day Appointments
A broken dryer disrupts your whole routine. So we offer flexible, fast booking to minimise the inconvenience.
No Upfront Payment
You pay nothing until we complete the job, because we want you to judge the quality of our work first.
Fixed Labour Charge
We charge one flat rate for labour, regardless of how long the repair takes. You will never face an inflated bill.
25+ Years of Experience
Our qualified local engineers have repaired thousands of tumble dryers across Hertfordshire.
UK Whitegoods Trade Association
Proud members of the UK Whitegoods Trade Association. Learn more on their official website.
Common Tumble Dryer Faults We Repair
If your dryer shows any of these symptoms, we can help:
No heat — drum spins but clothes stay damp
Drum not spinning at all
Condenser container light stays on
Loud banging, squealing, or rattling during a cycle
Error codes appearing on the display
Burning smell during operation
Poor drying performance or long cycle times
Broken belts, pulleys, or heating elements
In addition, we carry genuine replacement parts on every visit. As a result, we fix most faults in one appointment — without needing to order parts and return.
How Our Repair Process Works
1. Call us on 01992 236 450 — Tell us about your dryer and describe the fault.
2. Choose your appointment slot — We offer same-day or next-day visits to suit your schedule.
3. Engineer arrives and diagnoses the problem — We assess the fault and give you a fixed, transparent quote before we start.
4. We carry out the repair on the spot — In most cases, we fix the dryer during the same visit.
5. We test it fully before we leave — You confirm everything works correctly before you pay a thing.
8 in 10 Repairs Completed in a Single Visit
Our engineers carry a fully stocked van to every appointment. Consequently, 80% of our customers get their dryer fixed in one visit — no waiting for parts, no second call-out fee.
Brands We Repair
We repair tumble dryers from all major manufacturers, including:
Not sure whether we cover your brand? Call us and we will let you know straight away.
What Our Customers Say
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"Called at 9am, Barry arrived at 9:50. Machine fixed by 10:45 — he had the part on the van. Amazing, professional service."
— Theresa G.
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"Barry is polite, professional and explains everything. Found the problem quickly and fixed it with ease. Will ALWAYS use this business!"
— Gen M.
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"Using BA Repairs for 15 years. Always prompt, courteous and honest. Even helps over the phone for simple issues. Truly reliable."
— Suzanne O'Hara
