I checked the vent and pipes and they are clear
After checking and replacing the vent going outside still the air was not venting and inside my drier everything was wet although the air was hot. After removing the rear panel i saw the blower belt disconnected. it took me some time to get the belt on but everything is ok and the air is venting and clothes getting dried. Also note that the little pulley came off its positio too.
Several items to check. Most common is, how far is it from the back of the machine to the "outside"?
All over the country, wherever electric dryers are used, houses and apartments are being built that are "dryer unfriendly".
Your dryer needs no more that 3-4 feet to the outside, and very little or no vertical air flow.
Your dryer motor is not really made to push the hot air up a pipe.
Second is, how wet are the clothes that are being put into the dryer? If the washing machine begins to go bad, it leaves too much water in the clothes, and the dryer takes forever to dry them.
Third would be the amount of heat the dryer is producing.
Without a load in the dryer, turn it on "Hot" and see if the air that is coming out in about 3 minutes is "scalding".
If it is not, your heating element may be starting to fail.
Be blessed
SOURCE: Dryer not drying cloths
HI thanks for your question. the lint filter housing is full of lint. remove the lint screen. 2 screws. remove. pry top up with a flat screw driver, from the almost the corner. lift the top up. pull dryer away from the wall remove the air duct that the lint filter goes in clean out the lint. thanks the appliance doc
SOURCE: My Miele T8322 Tumble dryer
IS THE DRYER PUSHED UP AGAINST THE VENTING IN THE BACK OF THE DRYER? IT MAY BE CRIMPING THE EXHAUST MATERIAL CAUSING A RESTRICTION.
IF THAT IS O.K., DISCONNECT THE EXHAUST AND RUN A LOAD OF LAUNDRY THROUGH A NORMAL DRY CYCLE.
IF THE DRYER DRIES THAT LOAD O.K., THERE IS A RESTRICTION SOMEWHERE IN THE EXHAUST. ALSO, CHECK THE LINT TRAP. IF THERE IS A WHITE CLOUDY FILM ON THE LINT FILTER, TAKE A WIRE BRUSH AND CLEAN IT OFF. IT IS RESTRICTING THE AIR FLOW AT THE FILTER.
CHECK THE LINT FILTER HOUSING FOR A BUILD UP OF LINT. IF THERE IS, USE A CENTER CARDBOARD FROM WRAPPING PAPER ATTACHED TO THE END OF THE VACUUM HOSE. FLATTEN THE CARDBOARD TO FIT INTO THE FILTER SLOT AND CLEAN OUT THE LINT.
SOURCE: Kenmore heavy duty 70 Series Electric Dryer
If you are using Fabric Softener Sheets than look in the dryer closely for one to be wedged in a fin or anywhere inside .They will make the streaks you mention. Please rate this !!!
One of two possiblities:
1. Dryer vent is blocked - check the air coming through the outside vent
2. Blower Fan is clogged - remove the lower front panel and clean out the fan wheel
SOURCE: my dryer takes long time to dry the clothes. It
Check the following areas thoroughly to address this issue.
1. Venting
Make sure the dryer vent hose, as well as the rest of the vent duct, is not clogged.
Unless regular maintenance is performed, chances are there is a lot of lint accumulated inside the dryer. This might affect the drying time and could be a fire hazard. Make sure to have your dryer cleaned regularly. Because this might involve taking most of the dryer apart, it is recommended to have a qualified appliance repairman perform this task.
2. Thermostat
There are a couple of cycling thermostats inside the dryer. If one of them breaks down, it might affect the dryer's performance. Replace the defective thermostat.
3. Heating element
A heating element might only be partially burned out, in which case it would still work but will take longer time to dry the clothes. Replace the element if found defective.
NOTE***(This unit is equipped with a dryness control board. if all points above check out ok, replace this board).
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