Air Fryer Repair Help
Air fryer faults — not heating, fan noise, error codes, timer and basket problems across all the popular UK brands.
Air fryers are now in most UK kitchens, and like any appliance they develop faults. The most common air fryer problems include the air fryer not heating up, not turning on, cutting out mid-cook, showing an error code, making a loud rattling or grinding noise, a drawer or basket that will not slide out, or a burning smell.
Whatever brand you own — Ninja, Tower, Cosori, Philips, Salter, Swan and more — our community can help you work out what is wrong and whether it is a quick fix. Browse the questions below or ask your own; answers come from fellow owners, real engineers, and our WhitegoodsHelp AI Assistant, so you are rarely waiting long.
Recent Questions
Instant air fryer interior light not working
Hoping someone can help with my Instant air fryer — the little window light has stopped coming on (minor, but annoying). Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Ninja air fryer making a loud rattling noise?
Bought a Ninja air fryer (MAX AF400UK) 6 months ago and it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running.…
Lakeland air fryer display has gone blank
I've got a Lakeland air fryer (Digital Dual) that's around a year old and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Is…
Help - Pro Breeze air fryer keeps cutting out mid-cook
My Pro Breeze air fryer (4.2L Digital), about 6 months old — it switches itself off part way through cooking and I have to keep pressing start again. Is…
Swan air fryer not heating up
My Swan air fryer, just over a year old — the fan runs and the timer counts down but the food comes out cold or barely warm. Is this something I can fix…
Help - Philips air fryer showing an error code
Bought a Philips air fryer a year ago and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?
Swan air fryer making a loud rattling noise
My Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170), just over a year old — it has started making a horrible rattling/grinding noise from the fan whenever it is running. Is…
Swan air fryer showing an error code
I've got a Swan air fryer (Retro SD90170) that's about 18 months old and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. It's showing E4. Is…
Help - Pro Breeze air fryer display has gone blank
Hoping someone can help with my Pro Breeze air fryer (4.2L Digital) — the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Any…
Cosori air fryer drawer handle has cracked
Hoping someone can help with my Cosori air fryer — the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Any idea what's causing…
Salter air fryer drawer handle has cracked, any ideas?
Hoping someone can help with my Salter air fryer (EK2817) — the handle on the drawer has cracked and I'm worried about it snapping off. Is this a common…
Tower air fryer showing an error code, any ideas?
Hoping someone can help with my Tower air fryer (T17087) — it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice…
Lakeland air fryer display has gone blank, any ideas?
Bought a Lakeland air fryer 18 months ago and the screen has gone completely blank, though I think it might still power on. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Russell Hobbs air fryer smells of burning plastic
My Russell Hobbs air fryer (SatisFry 27160), a few months old — there is a strong burning plastic smell every time I use it, even after running it empty a…
Cosori air fryer showing a drawer error, any ideas?
I've got a Cosori air fryer that's just over a year old and it keeps flashing a drawer symbol and won't start even though the drawer is pushed fully in.…
Ninja air fryer drawer won't slide out
Bought a Ninja air fryer (AF160UK) two years ago and the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. What should I check first?
Salter air fryer showing an error code
I've got a Salter air fryer that's about 18 months old and it comes up with an error code and won't continue the cycle. It's showing E3. Grateful for any…
Tower air fryer drawer won't slide out?
I've got a Tower air fryer (Vortx T17021) that's a couple of years old and the basket has become really stiff and won't slide out properly any more. Is…
Swan air fryer cooking unevenly, any ideas?
My Swan air fryer, 2 years old — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?
Tower air fryer cooking unevenly, any ideas?
My Tower air fryer (Vortx T17021), 2 years old — one side of the food burns while the other side stays raw. What should I check first?
Common air fryer problems
Why is my air fryer not heating up?
The fan runs but food stays cold — usually a faulty heating element, a tripped thermal cut-out, or a control or thermostat fault. Some are a simple fix; others need an engineer. Post your model and we can help you narrow it down.
Why is my air fryer making a loud noise?
A rattling or grinding noise is most often the fan — debris caught in it, or a worn fan motor or bearing. Describe the noise and when it happens and the community can help.
Why does my air fryer keep cutting out mid-cook?
This is often overheating protection, a loose connection, or a failing switch. Tell us the brand, model, and how far into cooking it happens.
Is it worth repairing an air fryer?
It depends on the fault and the value of the unit — some repairs are cheap DIY jobs, others cost more than a replacement. Ask and we can give you an honest steer.
