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Dryer Tips & Repair Guides
Straight answers about dryers — what goes wrong, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to call a technician.
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Maintenance Tips articles
Dryer Takes Two Cycles to Dry? Vent Restriction Is Usually Why
A dryer that needs two full cycles is wasting energy and often running hot. In most homes the cause is a restricted vent, a long duct run or an upstairs laundry room. Here is how to check.
Read article Sensor barsMaintenance TipsDryer Moisture Sensor Cleaning: Fix Auto-Dry Ending Too Early
If your dryer's auto-dry cycle ends while clothes are still damp, dirty moisture sensor bars are a likely culprit. Here is how to find them and clean them with rubbing alcohol.
Read article Vent cleaningMaintenance TipsHow Often to Clean Your Dryer Vent (and Signs It’s Overdue)
Most homes need a full dryer vent cleaning at least once a year. Here are the signs yours is overdue, why long runs and upstairs laundry need more, and how frost blocks the hood.
Read article Maintenance checklistMaintenance TipsDryer Maintenance Checklist: Per Load, Monthly and Yearly Tasks
Most dryer maintenance takes seconds. This checklist breaks it down into every load, every month and every year, so your dryer dries faster, lasts longer and stays safe.
Read articleDryer still not right?
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