Why does the dryer keep tumbling after the cycle ends? Wrinkle Prevent, anti-crease or extended tumble periodically moves the load after drying; it is normally a selected option, not a failed timer. Look at the display for Wrinkle Prevent, Extended Tumble or a similar indicator.
What this covers
- Dryers · normal operation
What it does not cover
Differential
Likely causes of “Why does the dryer keep tumbling after the cycle ends?”, and how to tell them apart
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Wrinkle Prevent or Extended Tumble is switched on
What separates it The drum turns every few minutes after the cycle ends, with no heat, and the display shows an option indicator.
How to confirm Look at the display for Wrinkle Prevent, Extended Tumble or a similar indicator.
- 2
The option is on by default in the machine's settings
What separates it The tumble happens on every cycle without you selecting anything.
How to confirm Check the manual for a default setting you can switch off.
- 3
The cycle has not actually ended
What separates it The drum keeps turning with heat and the display still shows time remaining.
How to confirm Check whether the display shows the cycle as complete.
- 4
A control fault keeps the drum running
What separates it The dryer does not stop with the controls off and continues to heat or tumble, even with the option off.
How to confirm Disconnect power at the plug or breaker and request service for the control.
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- What the display shows after the cycle ends.
- Whether heat stays on or only the drum turns.
- Whether turning the option off changes the behavior.
Try in this order
0 of 4 completedObserve before changing anything
ReversibleCheck the display for Wrinkle Prevent, Extended Tumble or a similar indicator and note whether heat is off.
Isolate the failing boundary
ReversibleTurn the option off for the next cycle and compare behavior.
Apply the narrow correction
ReversibleUse the model manual to change the default or cycle option if available.
Verify the result and stop at the boundary
ReversibleDisconnect power only if the dryer will not stop with controls off or continues heating unexpectedly.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Disconnect power only if the dryer will not stop with the controls off, or continues heating unexpectedly.
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Exact questions
Common questions
Is it normal for a dryer to tumble after it finishes?+
Yes if a Wrinkle Prevent or similar option is on. It turns the drum now and then to keep clothes from creasing.
How do I stop the extra tumbling?+
Turn the option off for the next cycle, or change the default in the settings menu if your manual describes one. Removing the load promptly also avoids creases.
Is Wrinkle Prevent a fault?+
No. It periodically tumbles the load after drying to reduce creases, and it is a selectable option on most cycles.
How do I turn it off?+
Choose a cycle option such as Wrinkle Prevent, Extended Tumble or Anti-Crease and switch it off, or remove clothes promptly after the cycle.
Can it keep tumbling for hours?+
It usually stops after a set period. If it never stops or the dryer keeps running with no option selected, a control fault may be present.