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  • Nov 19, 2006, 01:12 AM
    gmarchin
    Kenmore Dryer, slow to dry
    I have a electric Kenmore Heavy Duty, Super Capacity Dryer, Model # 110.60602990, Type # DWJR-ELE-2406028-FM54. I bought this dryer used a few months ago. It is about 4 years old (I was told) but wasn't used for the past 3 years, due to a living situation.
    My dryer takes a LONG time to heat. It takes four 60 minutes cycles to dry a slightly larger than average load, and three 60 minute cycles to dry most any size load.
    I live in Alaska, and it is quite cold now (-20 to -30 below). I have a large amount of frozen moisture building up around my dryer vent and up the side of the house, and I have been cleaning it off to keep it from blocking the vent. However, I am also getting a large amount of water in my vent hose, assumedly condensation? I live in a daylight basement apartment, so the dryer vent is higher than the dryer by a couple of feet.
    I am not sure what to do, and don't know if the information provided is helpful or not. Thanks for anything you can do to lead me in the right direction.
  • Nov 19, 2006, 05:24 AM
    trimmanfl
    This could be one of a few things . Make sure you are getting 220volts A.C. . When the drier is running go to the breakers and see if they are warm or hot ? If so ,replace them

    The female plug the drier plugs into on the wall could also have a problem with voltage .
    One common problem with driers is the cord from the drier to the wall . They are cheap and easy to install .
    The heating coil inside the drier can get a crack in them and they will not heat like they should . If at all .

    A good place to get parts and tips is www.repairclinic.com
    Good luck
  • Dec 2, 2007, 06:01 PM
    fd1109
    I have a Kenmore he4 electric dryer that has always been slow to dry , voltage is 240 to unit with no lint or air flow restrictions any ideas?

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