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Quick answer: If your Omega heat pump dryer runs but clothes come out cold and damp, the part you likely need is the Omega Heat Pump Dryer Heater (OCD7HP, also fits Euromaid BCD70 and BCD71), $119.95 AUD, with same-day dispatch from our Sydney warehouse.
Last updated June 2026
Why is my Omega heat pump dryer not heating?
A heat pump dryer does not warm the drum the way an old vented dryer does. Inside the cabinet is a sealed refrigerant loop, much like the one in a fridge running in reverse. A compressor moves refrigerant through two coils: one coil pulls moisture out of the air coming off your clothes, and the other coil reclaims that captured heat and pushes warm, dry air back into the drum. It is a closed cycle, so very little heat is wasted. That is why an Omega OCD7HP or a Euromaid BCD70 or BCD71 uses roughly half the power of a conventional dryer.
Some heat pump models, including this Omega and Euromaid range, also carry a small supplementary electric heater element. It gives the air an extra lift, mostly at the start of a cycle while the refrigerant loop is still coming up to temperature. That element is the part you can actually buy and replace. The compressor and sealed refrigerant system are not user-serviceable parts, but the OCD7HP heater is.
Here is the honest part. On a heat pump dryer, “not heating” is not always a heater fault. Because the whole system depends on airflow and on the machine being able to dump the water it collects, a blocked filter, a clogged condenser or a full water tank can all leave you with clothes that come out cold and wet. So before you spend a cent, work through the free checks below. If those come up clean and the air is still cold, the OCD7HP heater becomes the likely culprit.
What part fixes an Omega or Euromaid heat pump dryer with no heat?
For the Omega OCD7HP and the Euromaid BCD70 and BCD71, the replacement is the Omega Heat Pump Dryer Heater (OCD7HP). It is the supplementary heating element that sits in the air path and lifts the drum temperature. 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 part. If you have searched the OCD7HP, BCD70 or BCD71 and hit dead ends, that is the reason. The element below is the genuine fit for all three.
| Part number | Fits these models | Genuine / Compatible | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 OCD7HP heater | OCD7HP, BCD70, BCD71 | Genuine fit — match your model | $119.95 AUD | Buy now |
At $119.95 this is the top-priced dryer part we stock, which is normal for a heat pump element. It is still a fraction of a new dryer, and on an OCD7HP, BCD70 or BCD71 it is usually the difference between a machine that dries and one headed for the verge collection.
Checks in order (cheapest first)
Work top to bottom. Most “no heat” calls on an Omega OCD7HP or Euromaid BCD70 or BCD71 are solved before you reach the heater, and every check here is free.
- Empty and reseat the water tank. A heat pump dryer condenses moisture into a removable tank. When that tank is full, the machine is designed to stop or refuse to heat properly so it does not overflow. Pull the tank, empty it, slot it back in firmly, and run a short cycle. This is the single most common cause and it costs nothing.
- Clean the lint filter in the door. A clogged filter chokes the airflow the heat pump relies on. Pull it out, clear the lint by hand, rinse it under the tap if it is greasy, and let it dry before refitting. Do this every load on an OCD7HP, BCD70 or BCD71.
- Clean the lower condenser filter. Behind a flap at the bottom of the cabinet sits a secondary foam or mesh filter protecting the condenser coil. Lint builds up here and slowly strangles performance until clothes come out cold and damp. Open the flap, remove the filter, rinse it, and let it dry fully before refitting. Check this monthly.
- Check the drain pump and condenser for blockage. Some installs are plumbed to drain instead of using the tank. If the drain pump or hose is clogged, the machine can stop heating to protect itself. Make sure the condenser unit behind the lower flap is clear of lint and the drain path is not kinked or blocked.
- Give it room to breathe and time to warm. A heat pump dryer warms slowly by design. Do not judge it in the first ten minutes. Pull the machine a hand’s width off the wall so it can exhaust freely, and never run it boxed into a sealed cupboard with no air.
- Reset the cycle and try a hotter program. Make sure a low-heat, eco, delicate or air-only program has not been selected by accident. Run a standard cottons cycle on an empty drum and feel whether the air warms at all after fifteen to twenty minutes.
- Suspect the temperature sensor. If airflow is clear, the tank is empty and the air is still stone cold, a faulty thermistor can stop the dryer calling for heat. This is worth having checked before you replace the element.
- Then the heater element. If everything above is clean and correct and the air never warms, the supplementary heater has likely failed. That is the OCD7HP heater listed above, the genuine fit for the OCD7HP, BCD70 and BCD71.
How do I know it is the heater and not airflow?
Use the symptoms to tell them apart. An airflow or water problem usually shows up as clothes that are warm-ish but still damp, longer and longer cycle times, or the machine stopping early with the tank-full light on. A failed heater element shows up as air that stays genuinely cold for the whole cycle even with a clean filter, an empty tank and a clear condenser.
The simplest test: clean every filter, empty the tank, pull the machine off the wall, then run a full cottons cycle and put your hand near the drum after twenty minutes. Warm but slow points to airflow. Dead cold every time points to the OCD7HP heater.
When to call a technician vs DIY
The supplementary heater on an Omega OCD7HP or Euromaid BCD70 or BCD71 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 if it is hardwired. Do not rely on the dryer’s own off button.
If you are a competent person who is comfortable working around mains-voltage components, can read the model sticker, and can safely access and swap the element, this is a DIY job. If any 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 fit a part you have already bought, which keeps the cost down. The filters, tank and condenser checks above are safe for anyone; the element swap is the only step that calls for care.
If your dryer is a different brand, our general guide on a heat pump dryer not heating walks through the same logic without the Omega and Euromaid specifics.
Frequently asked questions
Does the OCD7HP heater fit my Euromaid dryer?
Yes. The Omega Heat Pump Dryer Heater (OCD7HP) is the genuine fit for the Omega OCD7HP and the Euromaid BCD70 and BCD71. Check your model sticker against those numbers before ordering.
My Omega dryer runs but clothes are still wet. Is that the heater?
Not always. On a heat pump dryer, damp clothes often come from a full water tank, a clogged lint or condenser filter, or a blocked drain. Work through the free checks above first. If the air stays cold with everything clean, then it points to the heater.
Where do I find the model number on my dryer?
Check the model sticker, usually inside the door opening, around the door seal or on the back of the cabinet. Look for OCD7HP, BCD70 or BCD71 to confirm the OCD7HP heater is the right part.
Why does my heat pump dryer take so long even when it heats?
Heat pump dryers run cooler and slower than vented dryers by design, and a partly blocked filter or condenser makes that worse. Clean every filter, empty the tank and give the machine room to breathe before assuming a fault.
How much is the Omega heat pump dryer heater and how fast can I get it?
The OCD7HP heater is $119.95 AUD and ships same day from our Sydney warehouse when you order before cut-off. It is the genuine fit for the OCD7HP, BCD70 and BCD71.
Is it worth replacing the heater or should I buy a new dryer?
At $119.95 the heater is a fraction of a new heat pump dryer. If the rest of the machine is sound and only the supplementary element has failed, replacing it is the sensible call.
Get your Omega heat pump dryer drying again
If you have cleaned the filters, emptied the tank and cleared the condenser and the air still comes out cold, the OCD7HP heater is almost certainly what you need. It is the genuine fit for the Omega OCD7HP and Euromaid BCD70 and BCD71, 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 filters or a spare while you are here.
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.
