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bmess4 · Feb 15, 2008, 08:06 PM

I have a Maytag Neptune dryer and it doesn't dry well at all. I am used to putting big loads in it and I don't know if it's too big of loads or what but like 7-10 pairs of jeans and it takes at least 5 hours to dry them... if then. The sensor seems to work but shuts itself off before they are completely dry. I have to restart them on the timer and usually have to do it twice. I checked my outside vent and there is an OK stream of air coming out. I have to vent my dryer from the middle of my house about 20 feet to the outside along the inside of one of my walls. So it's quite a ways to the outside but I blow it out at least twice a year. Is this the problem? Also my dryer doesn't get real hot when it takes this long. But sometimes it gets hotter than heck on regular loads. I don't get it... thanks for any help.

Handyman2007 · Feb 15, 2008, 09:51 PM

Is it gas or electric? If it is electric, the heating element could be bad. The temp sensor(s) could be bad. Time to call the Maytag repair man. He has time.

bmess4 · Feb 16, 2008, 07:17 AM

Actually it's gas. Just seems to take forever to dry. It does get the job done but not in a timely manner.

Handyman2007 · Feb 16, 2008, 02:31 PM

Dues the air coming from the vent feel fairly hot? It truly sounds like there is a problem with the burner.

bmess4 · Feb 16, 2008, 03:57 PM

No it doesn't seem hot. Luke warm at best.

Handyman2007 · Feb 16, 2008, 07:27 PM

Definitely a burner or temp sensor problem. But, it could also be a problem with the control that sets the temperature for the particular type of drying ( Regular,Delicate,etc.)
Have you tried a different setting to see if there is a difference in the air temp coming out of the vent?

bmess4 · Feb 16, 2008, 08:33 PM

Will experiment with that tomorrow. Thanks.