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TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER RESULTS
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times too long, or load is too hot
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each
load.
Is the exhaust vent of outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting air
movement?
Run the dryer for 5 - 10 minutes. Feel
under the outside exhaust hood to check for
air movement. If there is no air movement,
clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent. See venting requirements.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the
grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use
it only once.
Is the lint filter screen blocked with dried
on softener?
Clean with laundry detergent and warm
water.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
Check that the exhaust vent is not too
long or has too many turns. Long venting
will increase drying times. Back pressure
measured at the exhaust outlet of the dryer
should be less than 1” but more than 0”
water column. See venting requirements.
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct
size?
Use 10.2 cm (4”) diameter vent material.
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Is the dryer located in a room with
temperatures below 45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer Cycles requires
supply air temperatures above 45°F (7°C).
Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings
at the top and bottom of the door. The front
of the dryer requires a minimum of 1” (2.54
cm) of airspace, and , for most installations,
the rear of the dryer requires 5” (12.7 cm).
Has the correct cycle been selected?
Select the right cycle for the types of
garments being dried.
Is the load too large and heavy to dry
quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Check washer for proper spin speeds and
moisture extraction.
Gas dryers: Is the wrong orifice being
used.
Install the correct orifice.
Has the fuel been changed to LP gas?
If so has the gas valve been converted
correctly?
Is supply voltage at least 220 volts?
Lower incoming voltage can reduce the
wattage output of an electric element.
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