Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long
Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from
to dry
lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted
washer load is a well-
sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy • Large, heavy fabrics
fabrics (like beach towels) contain more moisture
and take longer to dry.
Separate large, heavy
fabrics into smaller loads
to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set • Match control settings to
the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before
every load.
Improper or • Check installation
obstructed ducting instructions for proper
ducting/venting.
• Make sure ducting is
clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed.
• Check to see if outside
wall damper operates
easily.
• Check the Installation
Instructions to make sure
the dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset
circuit breaker circuit breakers. Since
most dryers use 2 fuses/
breakers, make sure both
are operating.
Overloading/ • Do not put more than one
combining loads washer load in the dryer
at a time.
Underloading • If you are drying only one
or two items, add a few
items to ensure proper
tumbling.
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