Dryer Not Drying Clothes? 8 Things to Check
The dryer runs its full cycle, beeps to let you know it's done, and you pull out clothes that are still damp, sometimes barely warmer than when you put them in. It's one of the more frustrating appliance issues because the machine seems to be working — it's just not actually drying anything. Here are the 8 most common reasons this happens. 1. Clogged lint filter This is the number one cause, by a wide margin. A lint filter packed with buildup blocks airflow almost completely, and without airflow, a dryer simply can't remove moisture no matter how long it runs. Clean it before every single load not once a month, every load. 2. Clogged exhaust vent Beyond the filter, the vent hose running from the dryer to the outside of your home can accumulate lint over time, especially if it's long, has multiple bends, or hasn't been cleaned in years. A clogged vent is actually a fire hazard as well as a drying problem, so this one's worth checking even if drying see...