Tumble dryers: Reliability
You’ll find one in every other home in the UK and, over the years, tumble dryers have proven to be an appliance that you can rely on.
This year Siemens is tops for reliability, with an above-average score of 98%. White Knight is also above average for reliability, scoring 92%. Hotpoint is the only brand with a below-average reliability rating of 87%.
Why tumble dryers break down
The top three reasons why tumble dryers break down are: heater, 28%; motor, 23%; door, 18%.
| Tumble dryers Which? reliability index | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Reliability Index |
| AEG / AEG-Electrolux |  |
| Bosch | |
| Creda | |
| Hotpoint | |
| Indesit | |
| Miele | |
| Siemens | |
| Whirlpool | |
| White Knight | |
| Zanussi / Zanussi-Electrolux | |