[Sherry Penland]

Question: I have a roper dryer that is 3 years old. When I turn it on the dryer gets hot at first; however then it cuts off. The clothes get warm but not enough to dry them. The feel hot and damp when I open the dryer up after the cycle is finished.
What could be the problem???

[denman]

I would try the following.

Undo the dryer from the exhaust
Run a load
If the load dries correctly then you have a vent problem.
Clean/check the vent system. Make sure the outside louvers open fully.

If you do not want lint in the house.
Take a pair of pantyhose, put one leg into the other and attach this to the dryer exhaust.
Leave enough room behind the dryer so it can blow out like a windsock.
Run a load.

Both the above will allow you to check the air flow and temp.
Also the above is NOT recommended for a gas dryer due to possible carbon monoxide problems