Is this normal?
Dryer Tumbles During Cooldown: Normal or a Problem?
Many dryers intentionally tumble without active heat near the end of a cycle to cool the load, reduce creasing or protect fabrics.
Often normal when
- Display indicates cooldown/crease-care.
- Heat has stopped and drum movement is intermittent or time-limited.
- Cycle ends normally.
Investigate when
- Drum never stops or controls do not respond.
- Heat remains excessive during supposed cooldown.
- Burning smell, smoke or abnormal scraping occurs.
Use your exact manual: Manufacturers intentionally program different pauses, fans, anti-crease periods and cooling behaviour. Model documentation is the final reference.