PRICE GUIDE · HOME REPAIRS & HANDYMAN · 2026–2027
Tumble Dryer Repair cost in the UK
£60–£250 per repair. Typically £100.
Tumble dryer repairs cost £60–£250 in the UK, with £100 a typical bill. A blocked filter or worn belt is quick and cheap, while a motor or control board costs most. Heat pump dryers are dearer to fix than vented or condenser models.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does tumble dryer repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £60 | a belt or filter fault on a vented dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £100 | what most people pay |
| High end | £250 | a motor or board on a heat pump dryer in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the handymen and repair firms near you.
What moves the price
- Dryer type — a heat pump tumble dryer is a dearer repair than a vented or condenser model
- The fault — a drive belt or thermal fuse is cheap, a motor or control board is not
- Lint and blockages — a dryer clogged with fluff often needs a deep clean as well as the repair
- Stacked or integrated machines — a dryer on top of a washer takes longer to take down and refit
- Diagnostic charge — many engineers charge to diagnose the dryer and deduct it if you go ahead
- Region — tumble dryer repair costs more in London and the South East than further north
Home repair prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical tumble dryer repair would have cost about £105 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a tumble dryer repair booking includes
Takes: One to two hours for most faults. Not included: A new dryer, venting through an outside wall and taking an old machine away are separate costs — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common tumble dryer repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Empty the dryer lint filter after every load to prevent many overheating faults
- Clean the condenser unit on the dryer regularly, as a blocked one causes long drying times
- On an older tumble dryer that needs a new motor or board, compare the repair price with a new dryer first
Before you book
- Check your tumble dryer model against the government product recall list before paying for a repair
- Stop using a tumble dryer that smells of burning or gets very hot, and unplug it
- Note the make and model so the engineer can bring the likely dryer parts
- Clear space around the dryer and any stacking kit so it can be pulled out
Tumble Dryer Repair cost: questions people ask
£60–£250, typically about £100. A belt or filter fault is cheapest; a motor or control board on a heat pump dryer in London costs most.
Most faults are fixed in one to two hours. If a part has to be ordered, expect a second visit.
Check the government's product safety alerts and recalls list with your model number. A dryer under a recall is fixed or replaced free by the maker.
Usually, as they cost more to replace. The repair is dearer than on a vented dryer, so get a fixed quote first.
Supplying a new dryer, cutting a new vent through the wall and disposal of the old one are separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK tumble dryer repair cost guides — a national range, not a quote.
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