I get rid of my old dryer because it take forever to dry my laundry and bought a brand new one. But it happens the same thing. Anyone know what wrong with my dryer? Or how much should it be if i call a technician to fix it. Thanks.
2007-08-20 12:06:15 · 9 answers · asked by chriskimber 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your heating element is going. If this is happening with a brand new dryer, you can ither cash in the warranty or exchange it for a new one. In my experience, I have always had better luck just making them exchange it for a new one.
2007-08-20 12:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Danny B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sorry to bring this up, but none of the well meaning folks have a nice blue hat like I have and some dont even have a
face.
The first thing to do is to pull the exhaust duct off the back and run the dryer. If the air comes out strong and hot after several seconds, then you know that the problem is not with your dryer, but the ducting that is connected to it.
If the heater is coming on inside and air is blowing, but kind of cool then you have some lint buildup in the dryer.
2007-08-20 23:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Same problem 2nd dryer? Your vent is definetly plugged and your dryer is fine. To prove my point,dry one load with the vent off the back of the dryer. Do not do this if it's a gas dryer.
2007-08-24 05:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the very same thing happen. I got out my lawn and leaf blower and blew out the dryer vent line and a whole lot of lint came flying out. You will be amazed at how much better the dryer will work. good luck.
2007-08-20 20:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean out the lint tray and check your breakers make sure that they are both connecting and then check the heating element they can go bad and cause the dryer to take longer to dry the cloths look on the door of the dryer and see if it has a 1 800 to call and if it does call them and have them trouble shoot it for you over the phone also check the vent hose and were it is vented out side some times that gets filled and can be the cause of the problem
2007-08-20 19:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by buggys 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You must either have a kink in your exhaust line behind the dryer or the vent itself is clogged with lint. Pull your dryer out and stick you hand up in the vent and see how much lint you pull out. If you want you can pay a repair man to clean it out, but this will cost about a 100 bucks. you can clean it your self, with a little ingenuity.
2007-08-20 19:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely there is a lint build up in the exhaust line leading outside. Make sure that the line is free and clear, then if you still have problems check the heating element. Since you bought a new one, I doubt if it is the element. good luck.
2007-08-20 19:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you clean out the lint? Sometimes this is the cause.
2007-08-20 19:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by michelle v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your warranty, it may cover a service call to check the problem. A new dryer shouldn't have this kind of problem, it may be an electrical problem,(inadequate voltage)
2007-08-20 19:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by b.douglaswyatt 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋