Dryer Not Heating or Taking Too Long to Dry
A dryer that runs but does not heat, or needs two cycles, is often a heat or airflow fault, not a drum fault. Check the lint filter, the set
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What this article covers
A dryer that runs but does not heat, or needs two cycles, is often a heat or airflow fault, not a drum fault. Check the lint filter, the setting, and whether the outside vent cap opens. A blocked vent run makes a good dryer look faulty, because heat builds up and drying slows. If you smell burning, stop the dryer and call, and do not run it again until checked.
Long vent runs in newer large homes trap lint more easily, and a hot laundry room is a clue that exhaust is not leaving well. Note whether drying slowed gradually or stopped heating suddenly, and whether the dryer stops early. That pattern helps separate a heating fault from a vent fault on the call.
Safe first steps
Check the simple causes in the article, note when the fault started and what changed, and stop if water leaks, smells, sparking, or gas are involved. For gas smells, leave the area and call your gas provider or emergency services first.
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