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Maytag Electric Dryer Model LDE7600. I do not have a manual for this dryer (inherited dryer). The dryer is heating but seems to take forever to dry anything.

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Verhagenk, see this all of the time. the problem is probably with the vents being clogged up with lint. you see, in order for a dryer to do it's job, it has to have plenty of airflow. now it would be possible for something else, but you should start with this. you're going to have to remove the top and front panel. you should see a fan to the bottom left, take a look at that first. if it's all covered in lint and stuff, problem.
next look down into the door past the lint screen. you should be able to vacuum all of the stuff out of there as well.
any of the internal ductwork that you can get to, should be inspected and cleaned out, including the vent to the outside.
if you dont feel comfortable doing this, then i would hire someone to take a look at it.
when a dryer seems to take too long to dry the clothes, this is usually the problem

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