{"id":4399,"date":"2023-05-26T21:51:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T21:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appliancehunter.co.uk\/?p=4399"},"modified":"2024-04-03T18:11:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:11:34","slug":"hotpoint-tumble-dryer-reset-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appliancehunter.co.uk\/tumble-dryer-support\/hotpoint-tumble-dryer-reset-button\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Reset Button? How to Reset a Hotpoint Dryer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a Hotpoint tumble dryer and it isn’t working, it can lead to lots of feelings of frustration. After all, a tumble dryer is supposed to make your life easier, not harder. So, if your tumble dryer<\/a> isn’t drying your clothes as you should, it’s easy to feel hopeless.<\/p>\n Luckily, a quick reset can fix many common issues with a faulty Hotpoint tumble dryer. If you are interested in learning more about this, keep reading.<\/p>\n Before we dive into all the details about your dryer, you need to understand some basic information about your Hotpoint dryer and how to reset it, which is why this post will walk you through some key things you should be aware of.<\/p>\n If your dryer is acting up in any way, you should consider resetting it to see if this solves the problem. Some common issues that tumble dryer owners experience include constant beeping or other noises, sometimes accompanied by flashing lights. You may also find that your clothes feel damp after a drying cycle, indicating that your dryer needs a reset, as it may not reach a high enough temperature.<\/p>\n Regular maintenance of your dryer can help prevent these issues from occurring so that you don’t need to reset the machine all the time.<\/p>\n Of course, if you plan on resetting your dryer, it makes sense that you will first look for a reset button. However, most Hotpoint tumble dryers don’t have a dedicated reset button.<\/p>\n You will likely be able to reset the dryer’s thermostat, which is located near the dryer heating element. Some models may also have a specific reset button, but this usually isn’t the case. So, don’t panic if you can’t find a red reset button \u00d0 you can still easily reset your appliance, and this post will walk you through how to do it soon.<\/p>\n Image credit: Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n You might be wondering how you can reset your dryer if there isn’t a button that automatically restarts it, and the answer is quite simple.<\/p>\n You just need to unplug your appliance or turn off the plug where it is connected for at least five minutes. After that, your dryer will be restarted, so you can plug it in and use it normally.<\/p>\n Image credit: Pixabay.<\/em><\/p>\n Next, this post will walk you through some of the most common questions Hotpoint dryer owners have when restarting their appliances. Hopefully, this will answer any questions or concerns that you may have.<\/p>\n As mentioned, while most dryers may not have dedicated reset buttons, your dryer thermal fuse or thermostat likely does. Your thermostat is a safety feature that controls the temperature of your dryer, and it can be tripped by a dryer overheating.<\/p>\n So, if your dryer’s problem is that it isn’t drying your clothes thoroughly enough or fast enough, it could be that the air isn’t heating up properly, which indicates an error with your Hotpoint dryer thermal fuse. A quick reset will likely solve this.<\/p>\n It could be the case that your thermal fuse – located on the blower housing – has blown and that you need a replacement, but this is only in severe cases, so don’t jump the gum just yet. Instead, try resetting the thermostat by following these steps:<\/p>\nBasic information about your Hotpoint tumble dryer’s reset <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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