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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and
scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The
Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily
stains
Fabric softener sheet.• Rub fabric softener stains •
with bar soap. Rinse and
rewash.
Add a few bath towels •
to small loads for proper
tumbling.
Some “silk-like” fabrics •
should be air dried.
Use proper drying tempera-•
ture.
Place fabric softener sheet •
on top of load before start-
ing the dryer.
Lint Overloading.•
Overdrying causes static •
electricity.
Lint screen not clean when •
cycle began.
Lint is attached to “pills.”•
Reduce load size and •
rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the fi nal rinse.
Or, add a fabric softener •
sheet and tumble without
heat.
Use lint brush or roller to •
remove lint.
Do not overload dryer.•
Use fabric softener in •
washer or dryer to reduce
static electricity.
Remove items when they •
are slightly damp to avoid
overdrying.
Check that lint fi lter is clean •
and in place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Overdrying.• Use a lint brush or shaver to •
remove pills.
Use fabric softener to lubri-•
cate fi bers.
When ironing, use spray •
starch or fabric fi nish on
collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to •
reduce abrasion.
Shrinking Temperature too high.•
Overdrying.•
Irreversible condition.• Follow fabric care label •
directions.
If shrinking is a concern, •
check load often.
Remove items while slightly •
damp and hang or lay fl at to
complete drying.
Block knits into shape.•
Wrinkling Overloading.•
Leaving items in dryer after •
cycle ends.
Reduce load size and •
tumble at medium or low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove items immediately. •
Hang or fold.
Do not overload dryer.•
Remove items as soon as •
cycle ends.
Isolated wet
spots on fabrics
after completed
Steam cycle
Low water line pressure in •
home is not suffi cient to
atomize incoming water
during Steam cycle
Check water line pressure• Ensure water line pressure •
is minimum of 30 psi. Do
not exceed 120 psi.