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Linda Hahm Posted on Feb 28, 2016
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Dryer heats, but tumbles too slow

Heats, and tumbles so slow that it takes over 1 1/2 hours to dry a normal load. Sounds like the clothes are going up to the top of the drum and then dropping. Is this normal? I don't think it should take that long to dry, and should be a more consistent tumble.

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    Linda Hahm Mar 07, 2016

    Thank you for all your suggestions....we will investigate further!

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Without a model number this is just a guess. If your dryer is electric heat, you could have 1/2 of your heating element burned out. Some GE electric dryers have a 2 part heating element. One is used for gentle cycle and both come on for normal. One can be burned out and still work but takes twice as long to dry as normal, which is your exact problem. If its gas heat, then look for a blocked or bent vent pipe, or possibly a bad thermostat. Dryer drums do not turn very fast.

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Has the fan cover housing been clean recently?
If your dryer is getting hot, but is taking very long dry a load, you may have an air flow problem

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Could be a belt that is slipping.

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