Well my mum says its because of lint built up
but i cleaned all of it out in the lint dispenser
and also in the outside vent i cleared all i could.
BUT IT DOESNT DRY!!!
is there a way for me to fix it?
what really is the problem?
all it does now is make my water-saked clothes i got from the washer is warm. but still damp and water-soaked.
2007-06-05 14:09:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
For me, the problem was the hose. I did exactly what you did, cleaned the vent, cleaned the lint collector. But, it was the hose in between that was clogged with lint. I actually had to pull the dryer from the wall, disconnect the hose, clean it and the screen to the dryer and outside before I got dried clothes. Try that before calling out the appliance repair service. Saved me a $65 call.
2007-06-05 14:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dryer heats at all(makes them warm), then the element works. Air flow must push the wet air out of the dryer. You said that you took the outside vent off, but you need to pull the dryer out from the wall, and remove the vent hose. That is where your lint build-up is at. If for some reason you do not see any lint build-up, to test the fact that the vent is the problem, run the dryer with the vent off and a small load of cloths in it. If they mdry, then YOU know that the problem is in the vent, not the dryer!!!!
2007-06-05 22:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by S. E. Charles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AH-HA! This very same thing happened to me last week. A part of the dryer called the heating element was fried, cracked and needed to be replaced. I called around to washer and dryer repair shops to see if they had replacement parts in stock. They asked for the model and year of the dryer. They had one at a place, cost about $30. It was easy to reinstall. I'm sure that's what's wrong with your dryer. Keeping the lint removed and the duct clear help prevent the element from getting damaged faster.
2007-06-06 04:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Cryssi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been through 3 dryers this past week. Same problem. I figured it out though. Took off the big circular lint hose on the back of the dryer and it had a HUGE wet ball of lint in it. All works fine now. The hose was too long and was cramped up.
2007-06-05 21:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by chickem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, You had better not be putting water soaked clothes in a dryer..
Make sure that your washer is spinning the clothes so that most of the water is out of them.
Put your dryer on ' HIGH ' and try it with the clothes.
If it does not dry, it is more than likely a heating coil.
Sounds to me as if it is either too much water, or, one of the coils is not working in the heat part of the dryer.
2007-06-05 21:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dryer still tumbles, the problem is probably the heating elements in the dryer. They are burned out. It will probably cost around $100 to have repaired. Get an estimate first. A brand new dryer may not be much more.
2007-06-05 21:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by carman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is no lint either in your filter or the vent, there is probably a problem with the blower. You'll need to get your dryer repaired or replaced, and meanwhile find a way to hang your clothes.
Good luck!
2007-06-05 21:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Assuming that you have an electric dryer, the heating element is probably fried. The part is not expensive and is not difficult to replace.
2007-06-05 21:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your dryer isn't getting hot, probably your heating element. If it isn't tumbling, maybe a belt.
2007-06-05 21:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by Leather and Lace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a thermo stat.. it regulates the heat. if its cracked it won't heat the dryer and nothing dries. If you can find the name of the maker they should be able to send you a replacement part. Unless its really old
Spin your clothes twice that will make it dry faster!
2007-06-05 21:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋