| Problem | Possible causes | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer Doesn't Start | Dryer is unplugged | Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. |
| Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped | Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. Note: Most electric dryers use two breakers. | |
| Dryer Doesn't Heat | Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped, the dryer may tumble but not heat | Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. |
| Gas service is off | Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open. | |
| Dryer Shakes or Makes Excessive Noise | Some shaking/noise is normal. Dryer may be sitting unevenly | Move the dryer to a flat place on the floor, or adjust feet as necessary until even. |
| Greasy Spots on Clothes | Improper use of fabric softener | Follow directions on fabric softener package. |
| Drying dirty items with clean ones | Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer. | |
| Clothes were not completely clean | Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use proper washing procedures before drying. | |
| Linton Clothes | Lint filter is full | Clean lint screen before each load. |
| Improper sorting | Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). | |
| Static electricity can attract lint | See suggestions in this section under STATIC. | |
| Overloading | Separate large loads into smaller ones. | |
| Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets | Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. | |
| Static Occurs | Overdrying | Try a fabric softener. Adjust controls for less drying. |
| No fabric softener was used | Try a fabric softener. | |
| Synthetics, permanent press and blends can cause static. | Try a fabric softener. | |
| Clothes Take Too Long to Dry | Improper sorting | Separate heavy items from light-weight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). |
| Large loads of heavy fabrics (like beach towels) | Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time. | |
| Controls improperly set | Match control settings to the load you are drying. | |
| Lint filter is full | Clean lint filter before every load. | |
| Improper or obstructed ducting | Check INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for proper ducting/venting. Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed. Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily. See the 'Exhaust Venting' section. | |
| Blown fuses or tripped circuit | Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. | |
| breakers | Since most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating. | |
| Overloading/combining loads | Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time. | |
| Underloading | If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to ensure proper tumbling. | |
| Clothes are Wrinkled | Overdrying | Select a shorter drying time. Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. |
| Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends | Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. | |
| Clothes Shrink | Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer. | To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying. If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. |