Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry

How to separate simple airflow problems from heating, sensor and venting faults when clothes stay damp too long.

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Safe first checks

Start here before scheduling service.

01Clean the lint screen before every load.
02Avoid overloading the drum.
03Confirm the exterior vent flap opens while the dryer is running.
04Check whether clothes are unusually wet coming out of the washer.

When to call for repair

Schedule professional diagnosis when the symptom persists.

✓ Drying time remains much longer than normal

✓ The cabinet becomes unusually hot

✓ The dryer shuts off before clothes are dry

✓ Airflow at the exterior vent is weak

Need dryer repair?

MSA provides residential dryer repair for homes in Broward County from Davie north and throughout Palm Beach County, with a $79 diagnostic credited toward an approved repair.

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