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chinahorse  
#1 Posted : Sunday, March 7, 2010 2:47:15 PM(UTC)
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My dryer appears to be working fine. It tumbles, it seems to get plenty hot, but it does not dry the clothes (or atleast it takes a very long time).

I have checked the exhaust tube for blockage and it is clear. The lint trap is clear.

How else can I troubleshoot this?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, March 8, 2010 2:03:06 AM(UTC)
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Your model number is incomplete, short about 6/8 digits.

Try the following, it will let you monitor the heat and the air flow.
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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