[MDX14]

Dryer is very slow drying (2+ hours), on both timed and moisture sensing cycles. Puts lots of moisture in extenal ducting (dripping in places)

-Clean internal and external vents with good air flow
-all coils glow when on.
-Coils are initially on for 60 sec, then short cycle after that (on 15 sec out of every 3 min).
-Replacing the high-limit thermostat (on the coil tube) made no difference in operation.

Thanks in advance for any help on this!

[kayakcrzy]

I know you sat that the vents are clear, but I do not believe they are. Why don't you do this. Pull the dryer away from the wall, and pull the vent hose off at the wall, and if you have a panty hose around, stick it on the end, so no lint will come in the house. Make sure it is at least a foot and a half away from the wall and the vent hose is not kinked, and you will find that the dryer will heat just fine. The short cycleing that you explain, is because the air is not escaping the dryer properly. In my 30 years in this business, you cannot imagine how many people have told me the vent was fine, when it wasn't. If you need me, you can reach me at my web site at T. PAONE's APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE GUIDE

[MDX14]

Originally Posted by kayakcrzy

I know you sat that the vents are clear, but I do not believe they are. Why don't you do this. Pull the dryer away from the wall, and pull the vent hose off at the wall, and if you have a panty hose around, stick it on the end, so no lint will come in the house. Make sure it is at least a foot and a half away from the wall and the vent hose is not kinked, and you will find that the dryer will heat just fine. The short cycleing that you explain, is because the air is not escaping the dryer properly. In my 30 years in this business, you cannot imagine how many people have told me the vent was fine, when it wasn't. If you need me, you can reach me at my web site at T. PAONE's APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE GUIDE

You are absoultely right! Big thanks. A secondary lint filter, even when clean, was a significant flow restriction.

You have a great web site, I saved the link.

[MDX14]

Thanks! You are 100% Correct. A secondary lint filter, even when clean, was a significant flow restriction.

You have a great web site, I saved the link!

[kayakcrzy]

Thank you so much. Tell your friends about my web site. You have a happy new year. It makes me feel good to know that I have helped you. Tom ApplianceEducator.com