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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I 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.
[QUOTE=denman;816607]Here are your parts
Parts for Estate TEDX640PQ0 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com
I 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.[/QUOTE]
Thank You very much.I will buy a shorter hose.