Like most appliances, your dryer is a huge asset to your home life—when it’s working correctly. Sadly, even the most reliable of machines will eventually have problems. This doesn’t automatically mean, though, that you’re in for a big dryer repair bill. Here are some common reasons why your dryer won’t dry your clothes, as well as some solutions to try.
Exterior Vent Issues
If you go to get your clean clothes out of the dryer only to find them still damp, the problem could be as simple as a blocked exterior vent. In most cases, this is an issue that you can easily address with a little sleuthing and some minor adjustments.
To complete the drying process, your dryer pushes hot air and moisture through a vent to the outside. If that vent is blocked at the endpoint, the warm, damp air can’t escape. This means that your clothes remain damp even if your dryer goes through a full cycle.
If you suspect that the vent could be the culprit, take a field trip outside to check it out. Often, natural materials are the culprit. Vegetation, hornet nests, and even spider webs have been known to block vents. Once any blockage is cleared out, though, your dryer should work just fine.
Lint Accumulation
Dryer lint is inevitable and can cause a lot of problems if it gets out of control. If your dryer has a buildup of the fluffy stuff, it may end up performing less than optimally.
If your dryer isn’t delivering the warm, dry clothes you expect, check the lint trap for any accumulation of lint. Even if the screen on the trap is clear, it’s worth looking a little deeper into the trap space for any lingering fibers. Removing all the lint could well be the answer to your dryer woes, especially if you find and remove large amounts.
Lint can also build up in the dryer vent. That can be a little harder to handle on your own. Your local appliance repair pros will be able to help assess that situation and help clean it out if needed.
Check Your Settings
While it can be hard to admit, operator error may be at the root of ongoing dryer issues. In some cases, you may be priming your dryer for failure by choosing the wrong setting for the type of load you put in.
Maybe a machine you used before could dry a load of towels on the “low” setting with no issues, but this one won’t. Or, maybe you think a small load should be able to dry in 20 minutes, but your dryer really takes 30 to fully remove all the dampness.
Whatever the case, tweaking the setting or drying time could make all the difference. Before you shell out for expensive dryer repairs, experiment a little bit to see if an alternate setting can take care of the problem.
If you’ve explored these options and you’re still having dryer issues, call in the pros. Your local appliance repair company will be able to assess the state of your machine and advise on what to do to get it working properly.
For dryer repairs in Morris County and the surrounding area, call Morris County Appliance Repair today. Our dedicated appliance repair team has over 50 years of combined experience and we work on all major appliance brands. We also stock appliance repair parts, so we’re sure to have what you need if a new part is called for. Our customer service is second to none, we’re licensed and insured, and we offer both regular appointments and emergency service for your convenience. Morris County Appliance Repair—You Can Count On Us!