Hi- I have a Kenmore dryer that is around 9 years old. It is suddenly taking twice as long or longer to dry a load of clothes than it had been taking. I haven't done anything different, my load sizes haven't changed, etc. Also, I am sure that the dryer is set properly. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Hi guys- Thanks for all the possible solutions. I kept reading and researching and checked a possible problem. My outside vent screen was clogged with an inch thick layer of lint, no way airflow could get through that. I then did a load of laundry and it was dry in 45 minutes instead of the 2 hours I was up to. AND, no huge repair bill!!! Thanks very much. JulieHi guys- Thanks for all the possible solutions. I kept reading and researching and checked a possible problem. My outside vent screen was clogged with an inch thick layer of lint, no way airflow could get through that. I then did a load of laundry and it was dry in 45 minutes instead of the 2 hours I was up to. AND, no huge repair bill!!! Thanks very much. Julie
AnonymousNov 22, 2008
I had the very same problem. The loads used to dry in about one hour (Kenmore Series 90 Super Capacity Plus) using the auto moisture sensing feature. (I never use the timed dry.) Over a period of time, it took longer and longer to dry. Finally, one load took several cycles and more than three hours to dry. The hoses were fine, the exhaust was hot and forceful. Then I checked the outside vent trap. It was clogged with at least 1" thick lint, compact and damp. I just removed it, and I'm sure my problem is fixed. Thank you, FixYa users. =)
I had the very same problem. The loads used to dry in about one hour (Kenmore Series 90 Super Capacity Plus) using the auto moisture sensing feature. (I never use the timed dry.) Over a period of time, it took longer and longer to dry. Finally, one load took several cycles and more than three hours to dry. The hoses were fine, the exhaust was hot and forceful. Then I checked the outside vent trap. It was clogged with at least 1" thick lint, compact and damp. I just removed it, and I'm sure my problem is fixed. Thank you, FixYa users. =)
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If electric, it might be the heating element going bad. Generally they will break and not heat at all, but I had one that was weak in two places from deteriation and was not coming fully up to temperature. Replaced it and was drying quickly again.
But I'd check first what the other posters said about the vent as it is easier to check and should be done regularly anyways for safety.
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The humidity sensor might be bad. check for a lint build up in the outlet to the vent hose - remove the lint. the place where your air flow goes outside may also be built up of lint, clean that out also. there's an overload that looks like a quarter in the blower housing. this might be bad.
Is it a gas or electric dryer ? try to do a full load without the lent tube hooked up it might be clogged with lint. if that doesnt work then let me no if it is gas or electric then i can help you more
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As you can see, your heating element has 5 heating coils. If one or more of these coils have opened you dryer will still work and heat but not at well as it would if all coils worked together. You can check each coil with an ohm meter to verify if one or more is open.
If your dryer is not drying like it once did or if you just have not taken the time to give yourself a clean dryer in a long time then you need to do that. At least once a year the dryer cleaning should take place. Lint build up in the dryer duct is one of the main causes for your dryer to fail.
If your dryer is not drying like it once did or if you just have not taken the time to give yourself a clean dryer in a long time then you need to do that. At least once a year the dryer cleaning should take place. Lint build up in the dryer duct is one of the main causes for your dryer to fail.
Check the vents and filters first of all. If they are blocked at any point the air flow will be restricted and prevent drying. The next thing would be to see if the heating element is working, whether it is gas or electric. The heating elements could be bad and need replacing. In addition, if the dryer is not properly vented, clothes will take much longer to dry. You should first REPLACE your exhaust hose if it has been on your dryer for more than a year. Not clean it out but REPLACE it. This not only prevents fires but also keeps your dryer at optimal performance. Also, every 3-4 years, unplug the dryer and remove the back of it (it's just a metal panel, don't be afraid) and clean all the lint out of there. If that doesn't work, your moisture sensor may be slowly dying. If that is the case, you just have to run some loads twice. Using a pair of dryer balls helps dry the clothes faster so I recommend those too. Eventually, you may wish to consider replacing the dryer
Make sure you check your exhaust line and where the air blows to the outside. If your exhaust vent or hose is bent or restricted it will take a very long time to dry the clothes. Sometimes the vent flap on the outside exhaust is stuck shut. Clear dryer exhaust venting is critical for proper operation. Several companies offer a vent cleaning service where they completely clean out the exhaust lines.
limit switch either the one on the heating element or the one in the air duct they are easy to check if u know how to use a meter they should read continuity when they are cold and open up at a certain temp
I am not familiar with this particular dryer but most of the Kenmore family use different thermostats for different temperature. They are usually located in the rear and are clustered on the blower housing. Take the two wires off one thermostat at a time and test. It should be closed when cold if not replace it (Usually around $15 each) You probably have a very dangerous clogged exhaust. This will cause thermostats to fail. and can cause a fire. CLEAN It out and dont use flexible plastic duct pipe. The other cause of thermostat failure is if the washer doesn't spin properly and the clothes are too wet when dried. A properly operating dryer will not take much longer than 45 minutes max to dry a load.
Hi guys- Thanks for all the possible solutions. I kept reading and researching and checked a possible problem. My outside vent screen was clogged with an inch thick layer of lint, no way airflow could get through that. I then did a load of laundry and it was dry in 45 minutes instead of the 2 hours I was up to. AND, no huge repair bill!!! Thanks very much. Julie
I had the very same problem. The loads used to dry in about one hour (Kenmore Series 90 Super Capacity Plus) using the auto moisture sensing feature. (I never use the timed dry.) Over a period of time, it took longer and longer to dry. Finally, one load took several cycles and more than three hours to dry. The hoses were fine, the exhaust was hot and forceful. Then I checked the outside vent trap. It was clogged with at least 1" thick lint, compact and damp. I just removed it, and I'm sure my problem is fixed. Thank you, FixYa users. =)
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