Gas dryer not drying very well anymore

[jtvang125]

Two 1hr cycles on high and towels and jeans are still not completely dry. Is it just clogged somewhere or could the heating element have gone bad, if that's possible. Yes, the lint filter and the slot it goes in is clean.

 

[NutBucket]

If it's not drying #1 culprit is a bad igniter. Are you sure the burner is firing? Do you smell any gas?

 

[NetWareHead]

Take the exhaust duct apart and inspect for lint clogs.

 

[jtvang125]

If it's not drying #1 culprit is a bad igniter. Are you sure the burner is firing? Do you smell any gas?

Nope, no smell of gas. It's in the garage so there would be no chance of missing that smell there.

 

[Malogeek]

Take the exhaust duct apart and inspect for lint clogs.

This. Check the exhaust components, make sure it is able to vent properly.

 

[NoCreativity]

Do the clothes come out warm? If not, it's probably the igniter. If they do come out warm there may be a clog in the vent somewhere. Turn on the dryer then go outside and see if/ how much air is making out of the vent.

 

[Scarpozzi]

My electric dryer stopped drying effectively after I moved it recently. The exhaust vent outside had a screen that was clogged and blocking the flow of air. I ended up taking some snips to it and cut the plastic totally apart to keep it from clogging. Go to Walmart or BB&B and get a lint brush ASAP to check your lines. Blockages are the number one cause of dryer fires.