Home appliances, whether kitchen or laundry related, are complicated pieces of machinery that can be prone to mechanical issues. In this blog entry, the professional Charleston appliance repair experts here at 843 Appliance Repair Charleston will detail some common appliance issues that our expert technicians deal with on a regular basis.
Loading Issues
It’s always a mistake to overload your dryer in order to make your laundry drying process go faster. Overfilled dryers don’t have enough airflow to move around the clothing, which causes longer drying time and leading to the need for multiple drying cycles. The solution for dryers that won’t fully dry clothes is simply to load less clothing into it.
Dirty Lint Screens
If your dryer won’t fully dry clothing but gets extremely hot to the touch, it’s likely due to a clogged up lint trap. Make sure to clean your lint trap after every load. This can make sure that adequate airflow will be provided by the dryer, enough to fully dry your clothing. Another reason to clean lint traps is in order to prevent the dangerous risk of a dryer fire. Dryer fires are one of the leading causes of house fires. Lint fibers are highly flammable, and when lint clogs up the dryer screen, the screen becomes incredibly hot, increasing the chances of the lint igniting.
Clogged Dryer Vents
Clogged dryer vents can cause clothing to not dry completely. Duct systems that connect from the outside of the dryer to the wall can rapidly collect lint and debris, especially if the dryer vent duct is dented or bent behind. If this vent duct gets clogged, it will stop the dryer air from moving outside, increasing the risk of a fire. Dryer vent systems inside dryers can rapidly accumulate lint and get clogged, even when the lint trap is regularly cleaned. Try purchasing an appliance brush and cleaning the vents of your dryer.
Washer Issues
If the dryer isn’t fully drying clothing, or taking multiple cycles to dry, it could be caused by an issue with your washer. If your washing machine isn’t fully draining the water completely, your clothing will be fully water logged and heavy. If you put this clothing into the dryer, it won’t be able to dry with just one cycle. Make sure that your washing machine is fully balanced when you’re loading your clothes. This will make sure that the spin cycle properly removes excess water from clothing so that they can be properly dried in the dryer.
Broken Dryer Components
If you’ve tried the above solutions and your dryer is still taking forever to dry your clothes, it might be caused by broken or malfunctioning internal components in your dryer. Contact a professional appliance repair team for assistance in repairing your dryer issues.