- Clean the lint filter regularly and make sure the dryer is operating
properly. Clean the filter after each load of clothes. While the dryer
is operating, check the outside exhaust to make sure exhaust air is
escaping normally. If it is not, turn the dryer off and look inside both
ends of the duct for lint. Remove any lint found there. If there are
signs that the dryer is hotter than normal, this may be a sign that the
dryer's temperature control thermostat needs servicing.
- If clothing is still damp at the end of a normal cycle or requires
longer dryer times, this may be a sign that the exhaust or lint screen
is blocked.
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- Check the exhaust duct more often if you have a plastic, flexible
duct. This type of duct is more apt to trap lint than ducting without
ridges. Inspect the duct for kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce
the airflow.
- Closely follow manufacturers' instructions for new installations.
Most manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or flexible metal duct to
provide a minimum restriction of airflow. If metal duct is not available
at the retailer where the dryer was purchased, check other locations,
such as hardware or builder supply stores. If you are having the dryer
installed, insist upon metal duct unless the installer has verified that
the manufacturer permits the use of plastic
duct.
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