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Old 06-15-2013, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by queasy27 View Post
I have a gas dryer that's only about 9 months old but takes forever to dry. If I use the automatic sensor settings it always turns off too early while clothes are very damp, so I set it on the manual timer. A regular load of couple of sheets, towels and pillowcases, plus a few t-shirts and nightgowns takes 110 minutes to dry on the highest heat setting. That doesn't seem right.

All I know to check is the lint trap, which I clean after every use. Is there anything else easy/obvious I should look at before I call for a repair?

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Check the outside vent. It can get clogged with lint, or if it isnt fully covered with a wire guard or a flap, a bird can build a nest. Don't ask me how I know.