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My Maytag dryer is 26 years old. In the past, I have had to repair the dryer when it wasn't heating. This time it is heating, but it takes about 3 hours to dry one load of clothes. I've noticed online that I can buy a new Maytag dryer for $500 to $600. Would you bother to have a repair man look at this one since labor is so high? What's your thoughts?
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Cannot say as I do not know what part if any needs replacing and if the part is available. If you have to pay for service man that adds to the cost. I also do not know what shape the dryer is in.I will say that these old units are usually built better than the new units.
The most common cause of a dryer taking several cycles to dry is the 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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