If your dryer won’t dry clothes but gets hot, it is likely caused by one or more of the reasons in this article.
To find the cause of the problem, simply go through each step, and hopefully you’ll find the cause of the problem and can fix it.
The best place to start is to check that your washing machine is set to the right settings. This is because when your washing machine is not rinsing/spinning enough, your clothes are coming out of the washing machine and then being put into the dryer too wet. When this happens, your dryer might not be able to dry your clothes properly. When your washing machine finishes a cycle, check that your clothes aren’t too wet—they should be damp, not dripping wet.
The next step is to make sure you’re not overloading your dryer. A good rule of thumb is you shouldn’t be filling the dryer to more than 80% of its capacity. If your dryer is more than 80% full, take out some of the clothes, and then try to see if the dryer works properly. It’s also a good idea to not try to dry too many bulky items, like towels, at one time, as this can cause the same problem.
The next step is to check your dryer settings, as when they are not correct, this can cause your dryer to heat but not dry your clothes. The first thing to check is if your dryer is set to a hot enough setting for the size of your load. Depending on the age, make, and model of your dryer, it may have an automatic dry option you can use, which will make sure your dryer operates on the correct settings. Once you change the setting, check to see if your dryer is now working correctly; if not, move on to the next step.
The next step is to check your dryer vent and lint trap/filter. When either of these components gets clogged, your dryer cannot work properly, and your clothes will not dry. The lint trap in particular should be cleaned after every use to ensure your dryer works to its maximum ability.
Here’s how to check the dryer vent and lint trap:
The next step is to check some of the internal components that may have become defective. You should only carry out these checks if you are experienced working with electronics and you have a multimeter device.
The first component to check is the heating element. The purpose of the heating element is, as the name suggests, to heat your dryer during a cycle. When it becomes defective, your dryer may not reach the right temperature, which causes your clothes to not dry.
To check the heating element, you need to:
The final step is to check the thermostats. Depending on your specific make and model of dryer, you will probably have both a high-limit thermostat and a cycling thermostat. If either of these thermostats breaks, your dryer will stop working correctly.
To check the thermostats, you need to:
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