The vent tube may be blocked

There is a corrugated white pipe that blows the warm air out of the tumble dryer. Check this has not got restricted by pulling the machine out and inspecting this pipe. Also disconnect it and look inside to see if it has become blocked with fluff. It may have a cover outside your property, make sure this has not been blocked. Any restrictions in the venting pipe will prevent your machine working efficiently

The vent hose is connected at the rear of the machine.

vent hose fitting

there may be a flap or grill as in the picture below, check that it is not clogged with fluff or that any draught flaps have not been restricted

draught or grill vent flap cover
Always disconnect your appliance from the mains before you start examining it!

This solution applies to the following models: