Dryer taking 2 or more cycles to dry

Dryer Repair
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Amana Commercial Quality Dryer taking 2 or more cycles to get the clothes dry. If I open the door mid-cycle, the clothes are hot but by the end they are not dry!!! Electric bill is sky high!!! I have checked the air flow out the vents and the lint screen if clean. What should I do next? Thanks

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Did you check all thru the machine to the outside?
Nat

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Yes. Good air flow all the way to the outside

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If it’s getting hot and a good air flow, then it should be drying properly.
Is the drum actually turning?

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yes the drum is turning

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If the drum turns and you have heat, the dryer has to dry. Did you disassemble the dryer to check for obstructions? Most generally the bend below the lint trap and the fan blower are the most common places which can not be see until taken apart. I would also check to make sure there isn’t a crimp in the exhaust pipe, especially if it is a flexible one.
Nat

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Can the drum be not turning fast enough? Would a new belt help? The exhaust pipe is fine. I’ll take it apart in more detail and see if I have missed anything. The bend below the lint trap is cleaned and by the fan (found lots of $$) Thanks

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Unless the motor isn’t working properly the drum should be turning correctly. Nine times out of 10 it’s an obstruction somewhere that causes this symptom.
Nat

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Thanks. I’ll do some deeper dismantling and see if there is something I am missing somewhere. Thanks again.

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I have taken the dryer apart, cleaned it out and made double certain that the vent to the outside is clear. I have taken the hose off and let the dryer vent into the room, pulling it away from the wall…and still at least 2 cycles to get clothes cry no matter what dryer setting I use. The drum is tumbling and clothes feel hot mid-cycle if I open the door. What else could be the problem? Any ideas??? Thanks

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Hi Marcia,

Did they feel hot when cycle was done?

Which cycle did you use - auto or timed?

Disconnect the vent hose from the dryer and measure the temperature by inserting a meat probe thermometer in the vent outlet. Post the results, please.

Be sure the exhaust line for your dryer is done in accordance with the manufacturer Installation instructions (pages 17-19).

Gene.

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No matter what cycle I use, the clothes do not get dry by the end of one cycle. On timed cycle, if I open the door right when they get done they do feel hot. If I use regular or perm. press, the cool down cools them down and they still do not get dry in one cycle. What should the temp be coming out of the vent outlet? Thanks

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It suppose to be about 140°F when the heating element is “on” and about 100°F when it’s “off”.

Gene.