Dryer will complete a cycle but doesn't fully dry clothes. It appears to heat up, but can take up to 2 hours to completely dry things. Any ideas?
SOURCE: Dryer runs but with little heat
I had the same problem a few months ago. It would take 2 or 3 cycles to completely dry clothes. The solution for me was to remove the lint tube from the dryer and outside-vent, take it outside and hose it out. What was in there was probably 10 pounds of moss mixed with lint and dirt that had been building up over a few years. That fixed the problem although I probably could have just replaced the tube.
SOURCE: gas dryer runs, cleaned hose, get warm does not heat up to dry
with a gas dryer in which your assured te hventing is free and clear of any obstructions, i would look to replace the coil pack located atop the gas valve itself, probably about $25 part number 279834... 2 coils simply mount atop the valvle
SOURCE: Dryer has to be ran 2 to 3 times to completely dry clothes.
If your dryer is heating, but you are experiencing longer dry times and poor drying efficiency, the following link can give you some items to check before you assume there is a malfunction with your dryer:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3578821-dryer_takes_too_long_to_dry
The number one cause of dryer heat related problems is poor exhaust ventilation. If not vented properly, a dryer will not dry efficiently, will take longer than required to dry, and will cause the heating circuits to overheat to the point of failure. The dryer will actually seem hotter as the heating circuits begin to overheat. This is also the source of many fire hazards if not resolved. Read through the link provided and review some of the potential causes.
If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. Please include your MODEL NUMBER (if it is different from the one you listed this question under), so I can determine how your dryer is configured. I hope you find this information is helpful.
NOTE: If you thoroughly check everything and still have problems let me know. The problem could be related to a thermostat beginning to fail.
SOURCE: My Whirlpool clothes dryer model
Electric Dryer Does Not Heat
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