2007-02-17 11:17:25 · 5 answers · asked by Diane S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Sounds like a heating element going out.I would still clean the filter and check the vent going outside anyways.
2007-02-17 11:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you have not provided the make or a model number I can only answer you with general information.
The most common thing that will make a dryer seem to lose some of it's heat is a blocked vent. The dryer will still be heating but the heated moisture laden air cannot leave the dryer and the air cannot go across the heating element properly causing the hi-limit thermostat to shut the heat down until it cools down to a lower temperature so in this happening it seems like there is less heat and there actually is because it is shut down more than half the time.
Most dryers have only one element so in most cases if there is heat the element is working. Some have two elements and with a blocked vent one can burn out or short to the other element causing various problems but usually even with one burned out can still dry the clothes but take longer.
Lint filters can become partially blocked with the residue from fabric softener dryer sheets and lengthen drying times and restrict air flow. The duct where the lint filter goes can become built up with lint and restrict the air flow as well. If the filter is not cleaned before or after every load the lint builds up in the filter and when pulled out some of the lint can fall down the duct and restrict the air flow also.
2007-02-17 23:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your lint filter is clean. Also, I have heard of the dryer vacum, that tube that runs into the wall getting clogged. If that get's clogged you might lose heat that way. Trying running a coat hanger up there to see if you can clear any of the mess.
2007-02-17 19:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ozzie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most probably your heating element is starting to go out. Just this part will cost between $20 and $45 dollars, not counting the labor from the repair man. It's alot cheaper to fix it then buy another one. Or if you know a friend who knows how to change this.....it gets even cheaper. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-17 19:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have a rubber gasket around the door try spraying it with silicon spray and let set for half an hour then wipe off...
2007-02-17 21:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋