1. Your Clothes Aren’t Drying Properly
Do you feel wet or damp areas when you remove your clothes from the dryer? Your dryer could just be clogged up. Before you call a serviceman or purchase a new machine, clear all the lint screens and locate the vent outside your home. You should feel a strong airflow coming through the vent while the dryer is in use. Also, look for any bends in the air duct behind your dryer that could be blocking the air from escaping.
If you need to complete several cycles to properly dry a single load, your dryer has seen better days. If you check all the venting issues described above and you still have issues, it may be time to replace your dryer.
2. Excessive Noise
Do you often hear a lot of noise, such as rattling, banging, or high-pitched squealing? When your dryer makes unusual sounds, it’s likely in urgent need of repair or replacement. In many cases, this can happen because of a defective blower wheel — the blades may become bent over time. You can replace the wheel, then test the dryer to see if it’s still noisy. If the noise lingers when you run it, invest in a new dryer.
