I have an Admiral heavy duty dryer that does not dry well. If it's a small load it does ok, but forget about large loads, they need to go for 2 cycles, sometimes more! You know what it sounds like when you have overalls, or something that has buckles on it in the dryer? Like loose change, well thats what my dryer sounds like, but without those things being in it. I've cleaned the filter on the inside and outside. Any ideas?
2007-11-19 00:29:28 · 4 answers · asked by MeMe 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i had a problem similar to this come to find out the hose that goes out side was clogged up with lint, small pieces of paper. and even a broken pencil. we disconnected the hose and cleaned it out. now it works good as almost new. my dryer is about 6 yrs old. hope this helps.
2007-11-19 00:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Loud rattling noises could be from the glides or rollers, and supports of the drum being worn out. There is a bearing that can go bad also.
http://www.apwagner.com/appliancerepaircenter/Dryers.htm#Q12
As far as taking too long to dry, it is possible that the duct inside the dryer after the lint filter and before the exhaust vent in the back could be full of lint. There is also a possibility that the ducting could be clogged between the dryer and the outside vent, or right at the exhaust vent. Turn the dryer on, go outside, and feel for warm air coming from the exhaust vent. If there isn't much airflow, it may be plugged in there.
http://www.apwagner.com/appliancerepaircenter/Dryers.htm#Q4
2007-11-19 01:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by trickster44 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look for something that is blocking the air flow. Usually the blockage will occur in the corragated piping, that will connect the dryer to the wall outlet. The noise could be a worn bearing or some other loose connection. Have a service man inspect the dryer, he can give you an estimate on the repair, and then you can decide if you want to replace the unit or not.
good luck.
2007-11-19 00:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the tube that exhausts the hot air for a blockage. If it is a plastic one, consider replacing it with a metal one. (It's cheap and takes only about five minutes.) The plastic ones build up static electricity as the hot air flows over the ridges which increases the lint build up.
2007-11-19 01:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋