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Quick answer: If your older vented Omega or Euromaid dryer tumbles but blows cold, you most likely need the Omega Euromaid Clothes Dryer Heater Element (OCD40WA, also fits DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W), $39.95 AUD, with same-day dispatch from our Sydney warehouse.
Last updated June 2026
Have you got a vented dryer or a heat pump dryer?
This is the first thing to sort out, because it changes which part you need and how much you spend.
This page is for the older vented Omega and Euromaid dryers — the traditional style that heats air with an electric element and pushes the warm, moist air out the front or through a wall vent. Model numbers like OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W are vented machines. If yours runs but the clothes come out cold and damp, the cheap heating element below is almost always the fix.
If you have a newer heat pump dryer — a sealed, energy-efficient machine with a water tank you empty, model numbers like OCD7HP or Euromaid BCD70/BCD71 — you are on the wrong page. That machine uses a different, dearer heater and a completely different diagnosis. Head to our guide on the Omega heat pump dryer not heating instead so you order the right part.
Still here? Good. Then you have a vented dryer that has gone cold, and the rest of this page is for you.
Why is my Omega or Euromaid vented dryer not heating?
A vented dryer is a simple machine. A motor spins the drum, a fan pushes air across a heating element, and the warm air is blown through your clothes and out the vent. When the drum still turns but the air stays cold, the fault is almost always electrical rather than mechanical — the element itself, or one of the safety devices that feeds it power.
The heating element on these Omega and Euromaid models is a coil of resistance wire mounted in a housing behind the drum. Over years of heating and cooling, that wire eventually fatigues and breaks. The moment it breaks, the circuit is open, no current flows, and you get plenty of tumbling but no heat. That is the classic symptom of a failed OCD40WA element.
There are a couple of near neighbours worth knowing about. Vented dryers carry a thermal cut-out (a thermal fuse or safety thermostat) that kills the heat if the machine overheats — usually because lint has choked the airflow. If that has tripped or blown, you also get cold air. And a clogged lint filter or blocked vent hose is the most common reason a dryer overheats in the first place. So before you assume the element, clear the airflow. The checks below run in order, cheapest first.
What part fixes an Omega or Euromaid vented dryer with no heat?
For the vented Omega and Euromaid range, the replacement is the Omega Euromaid Clothes Dryer Heater Element (OCD40WA), our part reference 0232. It is the coil element that sits in the air path and warms the drum. We stock it, we list every model it fits, and we dispatch it same day from our Sydney warehouse.
This matters because Omega and Euromaid are Australian house brands. Very few sites carry repair content for them, and fewer still stock this exact vented-dryer element. If you have searched OCD40W, OCD40WA, ED45KG, DM4KG or OCD6W and hit dead ends, that is the reason. The element below is the fit for all of them.
| Part number | Fits these models | Genuine / Compatible | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 OCD40WA element (ref 0232) | OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG, OCD6W | Genuine fit — match your model sticker | $39.95 AUD | Buy now |
At $39.95 this is one of the cheapest repairs on the machine — a fraction of a new dryer, and usually the difference between a working dryer and one headed for the verge collection. Note this is the vented-dryer element; it is not the same as the pricier heat pump heater used on the OCD7HP and Euromaid BCD70/BCD71. If your model number is one of those, order from the heat pump page instead. If you are simply unsure which element your model takes, our guide on which dryer heating element fits walks you through it.
Checks in order (cheapest first)
Work top to bottom. Some “no heat” faults on an Omega or Euromaid vented dryer are solved before you reach the element, and the first checks are free.
- Clean the lint filter. A choked filter starves the airflow, overheats the machine and can trip the safety cut-out — leaving you with cold air. Pull the filter, clear the lint by hand, and rinse it if it is greasy. Do this every load.
- Clear the vent hose and outlet. If your dryer vents through a hose or a wall duct, check it is not crushed, kinked or packed with lint. A blocked vent is the number-one cause of overheating, which in turn is the number-one thing that kills elements and fuses.
- Check the heat setting. Make sure an air-dry or cool-only program has not been selected by mistake. Run a standard timed heat cycle and feel whether the air warms at all after ten minutes.
- Feel the airflow at the vent. With the machine running, put your hand at the vent outlet. Strong but cold airflow points to the element or a safety device. Weak airflow points back to a blockage.
- Suspect the thermal cut-out. These dryers have a thermal fuse or safety thermostat that opens if the machine has overheated. If it has blown, you get tumbling with no heat. It is a cheap part, but if it has blown you must also find and fix the airflow blockage that caused it, or the new one will blow too.
- Then the heating element. If the filter and vent are clear, the airflow is strong and the air still never warms, the element has almost certainly failed open. That is the OCD40WA element listed above, the fit for OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W.
How do I know it is the element and not the airflow?
Use the symptoms to tell them apart. An airflow problem usually shows as weak air at the vent, clothes that are warm-ish but take forever to dry, or the machine getting hot and then cutting out mid-cycle. A failed element shows as strong airflow that stays stone cold for the whole cycle, even with a spotless filter and a clear vent.
The simplest test: clean the filter, clear the vent, then run a full timed heat cycle and feel the air after ten to fifteen minutes. Warm but slow points to airflow or a partly blocked vent. Strong and dead cold every time points to the OCD40WA element (or a blown thermal cut-out feeding it).
When to call a technician vs DIY
The heating element on an Omega or Euromaid vented dryer runs on mains voltage. That is not a part to poke at while the machine is live.
Before anything, isolate the dryer from power. Switch it off and pull the plug from the wall, or trip the circuit at the switchboard if it is hardwired. Do not rely on the dryer’s own off button — that only stops the motor, it does not make the element safe to touch.
If you are a competent person who is comfortable working around mains-voltage components, can read the model sticker, and can safely open the cabinet and swap the element, this is a DIY job. If any part of that is outside your comfort zone, hand it to a qualified appliance technician. There is no shame in it — and around the Northern Beaches plenty of tradies will happily fit a part you have already supplied, which keeps the labour cost down. The filter and vent checks above are safe for anyone; the element swap is the step that calls for care.
Frequently asked questions
Does the OCD40WA element fit my Euromaid dryer?
Yes. The Omega Euromaid Clothes Dryer Heater Element (OCD40WA, our reference 0232) is the fit for the Omega and Euromaid vented models OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W. Check your model sticker against those numbers before ordering.
Is this the same as the heat pump dryer heater?
No, and this is the important one to get right. This $39.95 element is for older vented Omega and Euromaid dryers. The heat pump models (OCD7HP, Euromaid BCD70 and BCD71) use a different, dearer heater — see our Omega heat pump dryer not heating page for that part.
Where do I find the model number on my dryer?
Check the model sticker, usually inside the door opening, around the door rim or on the back of the cabinet. Look for OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG or OCD6W to confirm this element is the right part. Never use the words on the front badge alone — always match the full model on the sticker.
How much is the Omega Euromaid dryer element and how fast can I get it?
The OCD40WA element is $39.95 AUD and ships same day from our Sydney warehouse when you order before cut-off. It is the fit for OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W.
My dryer runs but there is no heat. Could it be something other than the element?
Yes. On a vented dryer, no heat can also come from a blown thermal fuse or safety thermostat, usually triggered by a blocked lint filter or vent hose. Clear the airflow first. If the air is still cold with strong airflow, the element is the likely culprit.
Can I fit the element myself?
If you are comfortable working around mains voltage and can safely open the cabinet, yes — it is a straightforward swap once the machine is unplugged. If not, a qualified appliance technician or a local tradie on the Northern Beaches can fit the part you supply.
Get your Omega or Euromaid vented dryer heating again
If you have cleaned the filter, cleared the vent and the air still comes out cold, the OCD40WA element is almost certainly what you need. It is the fit for the vented Omega and Euromaid models OCD40WA, DM4KG, ED45KG and OCD6W, it is in stock, and it ships same day from our Sydney warehouse. Browse more parts in our dryer parts store if you want to grab a lint filter or a spare while you are here.
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Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
