If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, the number-one cause is a clogged vent — not a broken dryer. Trapped lint blocks airflow so moist air can’t escape. After the vent, a weak heating element, bad thermostat, or failing moisture sensor are the usual culprits.
Start with the vent
Clean the lint screen every load and have the full vent line cleared yearly. A restricted vent is the most common — and most dangerous — cause of slow drying, because trapped heat is a fire risk. Check that the outside flap opens when the dryer runs.
Other causes
- Weak heating element: partial failure means low heat and long cycles
- Bad thermostat or thermal fuse: limits the heat
- Failing moisture sensor: ends auto cycles early or runs long
- Overloading: big loads can’t tumble and dry evenly
When to call
If the vent is clear and it still takes forever, the element or sensor likely needs replacing — usually $160–$320. We test the heat system and fix it, with the price up front.
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