I keep my dryer lint trap clean and the heating element is okay but the dryer it doesn’t seem to be venting well and the clothes take a long time to dry, what could be wrong?
A. If you use a “dryer sheet” to add fragrance or reduce “static cling” that may well be the culprit. Dryer sheets cause a film to clog the mesh of the lint filter. You can’t see the film but running water onto the filter will show that it is there; the water won’t flow through. The clog blocks the flow of air, slowing the drying process and can cause excess heat to build up and possibly burn out the heating element prematurely. To remove the film and keep your dryer working for a very long time (and your electric bill lower), simply take the filter out and wash it at least every six months with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush (or other brush).
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