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14 COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Creasing Overloading Ensure clothes have sufficient
room to tumble freely.
Leaving load in the dryer Try to be there to remove
clothes from the dryer as soon
as the cycle has finished.
Lint Transfer Inappropriate sorting Try to dry items that produce
lint eg towelling, separately
from synthetics. Dry dark
items together.
Blocked lint filter
Clean your lint filter every time
you use your dryer.
Too much static Use a fabric softener or
tumbler pad.
Tangling Poor loading Load each item separately
Drying stockings, ties & belts Try placing these items in a net
wash bag or pillowcase when
tumble drying them.
Uneven drying Inappropriate sorting Separate heavier items, e.g.:
towels, t-shirts, etc from lighter
garments, e.g. cotton/polyester
shirts, sheets etc.
Overloading Always allow enough room for
the clothes to tumble freely.
Stiff fabrics Overdrying Try selecting a shorter drying
time.
Inadequate rinse Ensure clothes are properly
rinsed.
Shrinkage Inappropriate sorting The combination of heat and
tumbling action of a dryer can
cause shrinkage in some
garments, particularly
woollens. Check your care
labels before drying items in
your dryer.
Inappropriate cycle or time If in doubt always dry garments
on the “Delicate” cycle where
they will be subjected to lower
temperatures. Try to dry for
the minimum time possible.
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