Tumble dryer catastrophe - what to do?

[tumbledryaah]

DH did the laundry whilst I was at work and used the tumble dryer. He forgot to empty the water tank/reservoir. I’ve just gone to check it before I put some freshly washed towels in the dryer, to discover the water is full to the brim to the extent where a trickle of water has got out and is in the top part of the dryer itself.

I’ve no way of knowing if water has dribbled any further into the mechanics/electrics of it. It’s new to us. Is it safe to use tonight or would you unplug it and let it air, since water got into it? Obviously don’t want to risk water and electrics mixing.

My first reaction is why is this a you problem. Your husband caused this problem, he should sort it out.

I'm no expert but I would not use it tonight
then look into manufacturer troubleshooting etc

That seems like an odd design, what make is it?

Beko

Check the instructions first obviously (or dh should)

on my model if it is full the machine stops working and a light comes on. it’s a safety feature. It may be that when you checked it, that is when the dribble of water overflowed. It’s highly likely that your dryer has this safety feature as well, it would be very dangerous without it.
Mine would tumble without heat if I tried to over ride it or avoid emptying it.

Mine cuts out when it's full. I think yours must be faulty?

Having had a few white good disasters involving water and electrics late in the evening I absolutely wouldn't use it tonight.

Re-evaluate in the morning and do some troubleshooting then.

I have same one, it doesn't cut off. Mines over flowed in the past. I can't remember what I read about it but ive used it after

It's fine.

It's fine; lots of condenser dryers have this design where the water tank is at the top for ease of emptying, and they're built to ensure that water overflows safely if you forget to empty it. It's something that is going to happen quite often, it's completely foreseeable, so a manufacturer has to take it into account. Here for example is the manufacturer's info - no mention of not using it: www.beko.co.uk/support/faqs/tumble-dryers/beko-condenser-tumble-dryer-is-leaking

I’d leave it (all completely open) for 2 days to ensure any water evaporates. Then it’ll probably be fine to use. I wouldn’t put it on overnight - I’d watch it at first.

I would just carry on as normal. Water and electrics that aren't designed to be near each other don't mix. Tumble driers are designed with the knowledge there will be water close by and the important bits are hidden safely away accordingly. A trickle of water when emptying the reservoir isn't going to cause any issues as it's expected there will be the odd bit of water and spillage there.

It's really not a catastrophe, just a minor spill. If you're really worried then contact beko customer service to ask but honestly this isn't anything to worry about.