The Dry Cycle is Unusually Slow
When the dryer takes forever and a day to finish one cycle, it could be a
sign that something is wrong. Although it’s equally likely that the dryer
is old and malfunctioning, the root of the problem could be something far
more common and mundane: the dryer vent is blocked. One way to start
getting to the bottom of things is to feel your laundry after one regular
cycle: do the items in the dryer still feel damp? It happens more often
when you attempt to dry off a massive load of clothes, towels, or other
washables all at once. But lint will get in the way, force the machine to
work harder to compensate, and as a result, shorten the expected lifespan
of one of the essential appliances in your
home.
Clothing and Components are Hot
On the other hand, another warning sign is when everything is too hot.
Something is interfering with the dryer vent and its ability to expel
exhaust out of your home. If you don’t do anything about it, you’ll also
see your energy bills start to rise. Spring won’t be around for much
longer, and doing the laundry will be much more frustrating during the
summer if you’re worried about wasting energy. Plus, the heating element
could be wearing down faster than expected, which is another problem you
will have to confront.
You Smell Something Burning
It’s never a good sign whenever you smell something burning. However, in
this case, it doesn’t have to do with leaving the stove on or leaving the
roast for dinner in the oven too long. That burning smell could be coming
from lint that has caught fire. It could also be due to other components
failing, or something in the dryer that shouldn’t be there.