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My dryer doesn't get hot enough to dry a normal size load of laundry. I have diconnected exhaust hose and let it run. It will set off my smoke detector so I am assuming that it is reaching a hot enough temp to dry clothes. My question now is, does it matter how long the exhaust hose is?
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Here are your parts Parts for Estate TEDX640PQ0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.comI am not sure why it sets off your fire alarm but it is not a indicator that the unit is getting hot enough. Your temperature control thermostat which is on the blower opens at 155 degrees F and re-closes at 130 degrees F so your vent exhaust temperature should be in that range when you setfor high heat. Unplug the unit and disconnect it from the vent system. Now try a run. If it now dries OK odds are the vent system needs checking/cleaning. Be sure to check that the louvers on the outside of the house open correctly. If you do not want any lint in the house. Take a pair of pantyhose. Put one leg into the other and then attach this to the dryer's vent. Leave enough room so the pantyhose can balloon out like a windsock. Both the above will let you check the temperature and the air flow. Note: The above is not recommended for gas dryers due to carbon monoxide concerns. [COLOR="Blue"]My question now is, does it matter how long the exhaust hose is?[/COLOR] Yes it does. The longer the more it will restrict the air flow. Also the type of pipe/vent hose makes a difference. The plastic vents with all the ridges will restrict the flow the most. |
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Originally Posted by: denman  Here are your parts Parts for Estate TEDX640PQ0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.comI am not sure why it sets off your fire alarm but it is not a indicator that the unit is getting hot enough. Your temperature control thermostat which is on the blower opens at 155 degrees F and re-closes at 130 degrees F so your vent exhaust temperature should be in that range when you setfor high heat. Unplug the unit and disconnect it from the vent system. Now try a run. If it now dries OK odds are the vent system needs checking/cleaning. Be sure to check that the louvers on the outside of the house open correctly. If you do not want any lint in the house. Take a pair of pantyhose. Put one leg into the other and then attach this to the dryer's vent. Leave enough room so the pantyhose can balloon out like a windsock. Both the above will let you check the temperature and the air flow. Note: The above is not recommended for gas dryers due to carbon monoxide concerns. [COLOR="Blue"]My question now is, does it matter how long the exhaust hose is?[/COLOR] Yes it does. The longer the more it will restrict the air flow. Also the type of pipe/vent hose makes a difference. The plastic vents with all the ridges will restrict the flow the most. Thank You very much.I will buy a shorter hose.
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