Bosch wvh28360gb washer dryer clothes not fully drying

If it’s still spinning well but the drying has gone off, the fault is often with airflow, condensation, or the heating side of the dryer rather than the wash side. On a washer dryer, even a small issue can leave clothes “almost dry” but not properly finished.

1. Check the load and programme - Washer dryers dry far less than they can wash. A full wash load is usually too much for a full dry. - Try a proper dry-only cycle with 1 or 2 light items that have had a good final spin first. - If it dries better on a timed dry than an automatic dry, that can point to moisture sensing or airflow issues.

2. Make sure it is spinning properly - If clothes are wetter than usual after spin, drying time rises massively. - Check the drain pump/filter area isn’t partially blocked, as poor draining can affect spin performance.

3. Check the condenser system - On a condensing washer dryer, poor condensing can leave damp laundry. - Make sure the machine has a good water supply during drying if the model uses water for condensing. A restricted inlet valve can affect drying.

4. Check for heating problems - If it gets only lukewarm, the heater, thermostat, NTC sensor, or control side could be at fault. - A partial heater fault is quite possible on a 7-year-old machine.

5. Check for fluff build-up internally - Washer dryers can clog internally with lint around ducts/fan/heater, reducing airflow and drying efficiency.

Isolate it from the mains before inspecting any internal parts. If internal cleaning, heater testing, or electrical checks are needed, it’s best handled by a qualified appliance engineer. At 7 years old, this could well be a repairable fault rather than end of life.

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