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Eugene P  
#1 Posted : Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:49:57 AM(UTC)
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I have an old GE electric dryer. It heats hot at the beginning and then cools off early. It usually takes about 2 heating cycles at 75 min to dry clothes. Any suggestions would help. Thanks
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, December 21, 2009 1:20:05 AM(UTC)
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The most common cause of long dry times is a dirty/malfunctioning vent system.

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.
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Eugene P  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:39:49 PM(UTC)
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Thank you. Just got the post. I will check the dryer in the next few days. Have a great New Year!
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