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Almost any dryer failure is a result of poor venting. The problems that you will see in regards to improper venting will be longer drying times, parts burning out or breaking down quickly, clothing still hot and/or damp after cycle, and the dryer is louder than normal. Each of these problems can cause frustration and confusion when doing laundry, but fortunately there are a few things that you can do try an avoid any dryer repairing.
To start with you will want to make sure that you are cleaning the lint trap before every single load. Not doing this will not only make everything work harder and last long, but will also begin to leave a lot of lint on the clothing in the dryer. Also, in regards to the lint trap, have you ever noticed that the dryer sheets feel waxy when you put them in the dryer, and not when you take them out? That is because that waxy coating is on the lint trap now. This can cause just as many problems as the lint.&n
bsp; To avoid problems, run the lint trap under some hot water and clean it lightly with a towel or brush once a month. You can do this more often if you use your dryer a lot.
You next step is going to be to look at your exhaust duct. There are three different materials that you could have for a duct. One of these is white plastic duct work. If you have this, you need to get rid of it immediately. Not only is this material flammable but will also make your dryer burn out faster and lead to a lot of dryer repairing in the future. If you have a foil-type material, you should switch it out as well. While it isn't as bad as the white plastic, it won't be as good as our final options. This is either a flexible or rigid metal duct. This will make things the easiest on your dryer and thus on you. You will also want to make sure that your duct isn't more than 18 feet long and that there are no (or very few) vertical potions. These lea
d to major build up and will burn the motor and bearings out much faster than horizontal ductwork. While dryer repairing can be a fairly pain-free process, it can also be a very costly and time consuming one. Avoiding it will make you a happier person and make your dryer last longer than most peoples'.
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