Fix it guide
Why does my dryer take two cycles to dry a load?
Restricted venting causes this far more often than a failed heating element. Cleaning the duct restores airflow, cuts drying time and removes a fire risk. If the vent is clear and the drum still runs cool, the element, thermostat or thermal fuse is next.
Check these first
Four things to try before you book
None of these require tools or take more than a few minutes. If one of them fixes it, you have saved a service call.
- Clean the lint screen and the housing below it.
- Disconnect the vent at the back of the dryer and check for lint packed in the duct.
- Confirm the exterior vent hood opens freely when the dryer runs.
- On electric dryers, check that both breakers in the double pole are on.
Still not working
When to call
If the fault persists or returns within a day, a component has failed and needs to be tested and replaced. Send the model and serial number from the data plate, the exact symptom and any code on the display. Tradewerx serves western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, upstate South Carolina and southern Virginia.
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Related questions
Why does my dryer take two cycles to dry a load?
Restricted venting causes this far more often than a failed heating element. Cleaning the duct restores airflow, cuts drying time and removes a fire risk. If the vent is clear and the drum still runs cool, the element, thermostat or thermal fuse is next.
What can I check myself before calling?
Clean the lint screen and the housing below it. Disconnect the vent at the back of the dryer and check for lint packed in the duct. Confirm the exterior vent hood opens freely when the dryer runs. On electric dryers, check that both breakers in the double pole are on.
When should I call a technician?
If the checks above do not change anything, or the fault returns within a day, the repair needs a component tested and replaced. Book through the request form with the model and serial number and the exact symptom.
Which brands does Tradewerx service for this problem?
Speed Queen, Miele, Bosch, Asko, Fisher & Paykel and the rest of the twenty brands we carry parts knowledge for.
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