Dryer problems
Dec 14, 2010 Home Improvement
Here is a little tip I just discovered while dealing with cloths dryer that would not dry cloths. I could run the same load of laundry through the dryer 4 times and the cloths would still be damp. When you would open the door you could smell a little bit of gas (it is a gas dryer not electric) which bothered me. After traveling around trying to find a good deal on a new dryer I got a tip from a sales rep as he was describing what happens to their refurbished dryers that they sell. He said my problem sounds like the vent is plugged not allowing the exhaust to escape to the outside. After a trip to Lowe’s to buy a new dryer vent tube which constantly ripped apart while trying to install it I attempted to clean the old vent out. Surprise surprise there was quite a bit of lint stuck in the old vent especially at the exit to the outside. A quick clean out later and the dryer is working like a champ again.
Always keep your dryer vent tube clean for optimum performance!
