Takes a very long time to dry clothes, esp. towels.

Start with cleaning the vents

Sure the outside vent is not clogged up? If so it will overheat and turn it self off and do a poor job of drying the clothes.

Also check and make sure that all of the heating elements are working properly.

Make sure there is not too much lint in the lint drawer.

Have you opened the door while its running to see if its warm inside (heater working) If its getting warm and still not drying the clothes properly you likley have a air circulation concern. With the unit running check the exhaust vent outside from dryer it should have a good flow of warm air, if not you have a restriction sowher between the unit and outside. Heat alone will take forever to dry clothing,you need good air circulation to remove the moisture from the clothes otherwise all you will end up with is warm moist clothing.This generaly happens over a long period of time and then all of a sudden you realize the dryer is not working like it use to..Hope this helps you with your concern.....

If the clothes are hot when they come out but moist or damp it mean the moisture is not getting vented, Check your vent pipe for blockages or leaks.

Hi,
Here are a couple of tips that will help you to figure out your problem...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won


http://www.fixya.com/support/r4312805-dryer_maintenance

heatman101

Hello,
Check out this tip... it will help you to find out what is making it take so long..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4312805-dryer_maintenance

heatman101

did you check ALL lines..in and out for clogs!?

try drying load with vent tube disconnected may get warm and dusty but if works ok recheck vent completely also be sure vent is not being flattened when dryer is pushed back to wall also remove lower panel(clips along top edge each corner about 3-4 inches in)remove blower housing 2-3 screws and clean housing

It takes the dryer forever to dry a load of clothing, no matter how many pieces or thickness. Yes, I have already checked the vents out of the dryer, there not clogged. Any other suggestions?