AEG Washer Dryer: not heating
What is this symptom?
If your AEG Washer Dryer is not heating, you may find that clothes remain damp or hot after the drying cycle. Error codes like E60 might appear, indicating a heating system fault. This issue typically arises during the drying phase, where insufficient heat in the drum fails to dry your laundry effectively.
Important Tips for AEG Models
- Error code E60 indicates a general heating system fault often linked to heater or temperature sensor faults
Possible Causes
Clogged lint filter or airflow obstructions
How to Identify: Poor airflow through dryer, lint buildup in filter/condensor, damp clothes after cycle
Part: Lint filter / airflow vents
Failed heating element or heater assembly
How to Identify: No heat generated despite normal drum movement; multimeter continuity test shows open circuit
Part: Heating element
Water drainage/condensation issues affecting dryer performance
How to Identify: Drain hose is kinked or blocked resulting in wet condenser reservoir and poor drying
Part: Drain hose / condenser unit
DIY Solutions
Clean lint filter and improve airflow
- Turn off and unplug the machine.
- Remove and clean the lint filter thoroughly, removing lint from the trap.
- Check and clean any accessible vent pathways or condenser unit per manual.
- Run a short dry cycle and check for improved heating.
Verify correct drying cycle and settings
- Check selected program to ensure heating is enabled.
- Consult manual for appropriate dry program for load size.
- Restart cycle with correct settings.
- Observe whether heat is generated.
Basic visual check for overheating cut‑offs or debris near heater area
- Unplug machine and access heater housing per manual instructions.
- Inspect for lint/debris around heater assembly.
- Remove lint with vacuum or brush.
- Ensure thermal cut‑off has not visibly tripped (reset if applicable and safe).
Next step
Choose the next step for not heating
Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Dryer Lint Filter
Captures lint from exhaust air before it reaches the dryer vent path.
- Typical part-only price
- $15 - $55
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 5 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Heating Element
Heats the water or air inside the appliance to the required temperature.
Drain Hose
Carries waste water from the drain pump to your home's standpipe or sink drain.
Model-compatible Washer Dryer parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit
Helps remove routine lint buildup from an accessible dryer vent path. It does not diagnose or repair an E-code or failed component.
Lint Trap Cleaning Brush
A narrow brush for routine cleaning around an accessible lint screen and housing.
Dryer Vent Hose Kit
A replacement exhaust duct option for visibly crushed or damaged external venting. Check diameter, length, local code, and installation clearance.
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Professional Repairs
Replace faulty heating element or heater assembly
Replace temperature sensor or thermal cut‑out
Control board or relay repair
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Clean lint filter: Airflow restriction and thermal cut‑offs
Frequency: after every dry cycle -
Inspect vents and condenser: Clogging that reduces heat efficiency
Frequency: monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Faulty heating element
- Defective thermostat
- Blocked venting system
User Suggested Solutions
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Check and replace the heating element. Unplug the washer dryer, remove the back panel, and locate the heating element. Use a multimeter to test for continuity. If faulty, replace it with a new one.
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Test and replace the thermostat. Access the thermostat by removing the back panel. Use a multimeter to check for continuity. Replace if defective.
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Inspect and clean the venting system. Disconnect the vent hose and check for blockages. Clean out any lint or debris that may be obstructing airflow.
Limited-source guidance; percentages and success-rate claims are not shown
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Sources
Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
Community Discussions
does not heat up when drying
The entire dryer-heater subassembly was replaced.
Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair
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