Question about Kenmore Elite HE4 Electric Dryer

My electric dryer takes a long time--3 hours or more to dry a load of wet towels

It also takes over two hours for just sport clothing to dry

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The heating element may have failed. Also, the vent may be clogged.

Posted on Aug 15, 2016

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