Dryer Taking Forever to Dry? Check Your Lint Screen
A tip from Ross, owner of Bobs Appliance.
These are my own recommendations from years of in-home repairs. They don't always match what the manufacturers say, but they're what I've seen work.
Wiping the lint off your screen every load isn't enough if you use dryer sheets, fabric softener, or scent beads. Over time they leave a waxy film on the screen that's hard to see. On a big share of the dryer calls I go to, the lint screen is coated and barely lets air through.
When air can't pass through the screen, it finds other paths, and the lint goes with it into the inside of the dryer. That leads to long dry times, lint buildup inside the machine, and a dryer that runs hot without drying. Sometimes it's so clogged it feels like steam inside. In my experience, the extra heat also wears out heating elements sooner.
The fix: for most households, scrub the lint screen at least once a month with warm water, dish soap, and a soft brush. Dry it completely before you put it back, and never run the dryer without it.
A quick check I use: run a little water over the screen. If the water pools on top instead of going through, it needs cleaning.
Still slow after a good cleaning? Lint may already be built up inside the dryer. See our Basic Dryer Cleaning service or dryer repair.
Reviews
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I highly recommend Bob's Appliance. He provided a comprehensive explanation of the dryer's issue, ensuring full comprehension. Furthermore, he offered valuable career guidance to my daughter, which my wife and I deeply appreciate.
Awesome service helped get my dryer back up and running. Super friendly customer service and great technician that came out to perform work.
These are some good people! Ross is honest and was very nice, hard to come by nowadays. Reasonable prices too. Hope to never need a repair company again but if I do I’m not gonna hesitate to call Bobs Appliance again.
Tech was very knowledgeable and friendly
Bob came out and diagnosed the problem with my washer and came back today with the part needed . This guy is so smart, mechanically inclined , and knows his stuff. The price was very fair. It was a pleasure dealing with him.
I have nothing but good things to say about Bobs! Ross was very courteous, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to have in my home! Wouldn’t trust anyone else from this point forward! On a scale from 1-10, they get a 10+ from me!!!!!!
Thank you Ross for repairing our double oven! Great communication from call center and great service! Will be using Bobs Appliance from now on!
Bob's kept me informed every step of the way. They were polite and efficient. I will call them when I need another appliance serviced.
Great Service! Always lets us know when he is coming prior to date of arrival and of arrival time. Always aware of pricing and terrific at figuring out what part is needed. Many thanks!
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