Articles tagged #DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING
Articles tagged
#DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING
Clogged vents and duct cleaning
A dryer exhaust duct that is clogged with lint not only affects the performance of the dryer, it also creates the perfect environment for a dryer fire. Ducts that are bent, crimped, crushed or twisted in any fashion tend to collect more lint than straight ducts. The lint builds up over time and other factors, such as sticky residue from dryer sheets, condensation, critters living inside the ductwork, and how often the lint trap is cleaned, all contribute to restricting the airflow in the dryer exhaust duct.
Improve Efficiency, Dry Faster, Save Money!
Are your clothes not drying like they should? If your laundry is taking a long time to dry, that’s an indication of a clogged dryer duct.
Common Dryer Problems
BetterVenting has assembled some tips to help you pinpoint the problem with your dryer. It’s necessary to understand the problem at hand so that you’ll know what’s involved, how to go about fixing it and have a better idea of how long it will take.
How a clothes dryer works
A clothes dryer is a very simple appliance that uses a combination of air, motion and heat to evaporate the moisture from wet, laundered fabrics to make them dry. An electric dryer requires an electrical hookup, and a gas dryer requires a gas line connection. In an electric dryer, an electrical current is sent through the heating coils, creating a resistance.
My clothes are taking too long to dry
If your dryer is taking too long to dry the clothes, here are some troubleshooting tips to try.