If the dryer belt develops wear or has simply become slack with age, a loose or poor fit with the drum itself may cause slippage and squeaking. If this is the case, you’ll need to replace this part.

Whirlpool said anyone with an affected dryer was still eligible for a free repair, and should contact them immediately to arrange it. It said in a statement: "After two years of extensive measures ...

Weigh repair costs vs. replacement: Use the 50% rule — if the repair costs more than half the price of a new dryer and your unit is more than five years old, replacement might be the smarter choice.

DEAR HELOISE: My Whirlpool dryer belt recently broke. Since it's old and older appliances tend to last longer than newer models, I decided to have it fixed. I did some ...

A damning report has been published on Whirlpool’s handling of the exploding tumble dryer crisis affecting 5.3 million machines in Britain. Consumer group Which? published findings from an ...

Whirlpool 'silenced' victims of dryer fires with gagging clauses MPs say it is "disgraceful" the manufacturer made householders sign non-disclosure agreements. Friday 1 November 2019 13:12, UK ...

Whirlpool Recall: This Is What You Need To Know If You Have A Tumble Dryer Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline dryers could also be affected. By Sophie Gallagher 12/06/2019 11:28am BST ...