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Caution:
Please read our safety
information before attempting any testing, maintenance
or repairs.
If the flow of the air in the clothes dryer is impeded,
the clothes will dry slowly or not at all. Also, a blockage in
the vent system can be a fire hazard.
Check the vent for proper air flow
by placing your hand over the exterior vent while the dryer is
running. You should feel a strong flow of air. If you feel no
air or the flow is weak, follow the steps below.
The first, and easiest, thing to
check is the lint trap. It is located either on top of the dryer
or possibly just inside the door. Remove any lint that has built
up in the lint trap. Cleaning the lint trap should be done regularly,
even as often as after every load. Do not operate the dryer without
a lint trap in place.
If the lint trap wasn't the problem,
look behind the dryer and check that the vent hose is securely
connected to the dryer and the exterior vent. Also check that
the hose is not bent or kinked and causing a blockage.
If the vent hose appears to be properly
installed, then it will be necessary to check for blockages inside
the vent. Unplug the dryer, and move it as necessary so that you
can work behind it. Remove the end of the vent that connects to
the dryer. Inspect the vent for the build up of lint or any other
blockage. Make sure there are no holes or tears. Also inspect
the vent on the dryer side for any blockage. At this time it is
a good idea to vacuum any lint that has accumulated beneath the
dryer.
When reattaching the vent
you should use the shortest length possible and it should be arranged
so that no low points (in which lint can accumulate) exist between
the dryer and the exterior vent.
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