Inglis Dryer IED4300SQ0 taking longer to dry clothes

[maverickfhs]

Model Number

IED4300SQ0

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

More than 10 years

We have this Inglis dryer where it was taking longer to dry the clothes, so cleaned dryer vent and removed all lint.

Worked fine for couple of months and now again not drying clothes anymore.

Do not have access to the dryer immediately, but thinking to clean the dryer vent again and see if any improvements.

Could it be a part failure? If so, what should I test first? Thanks for all the help

 

[Jake]

Hi,

That indicates a vent restriction, go outside and see if your exhaust duct is clogged up with lint, also pull the dryer out from the wall and remove the exhaust vent hose and check for lint build-up in the exhaust hose and in the vent run to the outside of your house.

Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Thanks Jake, how often this dryer vent be cleaned? Will go and inspect the vent and also suspect it is a venting issue.

If vent is clean and no lint, could it be the fuse? Or clean and inspect vent first before pulling the back panel off? Thanks again.

 

[Jake]

If the vent is clear and clean you will need to take the dryer temperature--->WITH NO CLOTHES in the dryer--->With the dryer on timed dry, high heat, the temperature at the dryer vent should be 160*F to 190*F. Watch the thermometer or multimeter display and note the temperature the element turns off and the temperature it turns back on through about 6-8 cycles. They should be fairly consistent.

My multimeter reads temperature, it comes with a probe you put in the dryer door. WITH NO CLOTHES in the dryer--->Just open the dryer door and insert the probe, then close the door and run the dryer and watch the meter. Don't put the probe to far in or it will be hitting the drum as it turns.

Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Thank you Jake, can I use IR temperature gun and just check the temperature on the exhaust vent?

 

[Jake]

Yes you can.

Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Noticing temperatures inside the dryer between 145-155 using IR gun and I think that is good? Already cleaned the vent and inside of the dryer, these temperatures are fine? Thank you Jake

 

[Jake]

Was that on TIMED DRY HIGH HEAT? That seems a little low for high heat.

If so, then it sounds like your cycling thermostat is starting to wear out:
WP3387134 Dryer Cycling Thermostat


Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Yes it was on timed dry, high heat but was checked only once - does it change, like go up and down? Tested cycling thermostat in ohm settings and it was showing values. Any other signs of it going bad? Thank you Jake

 

[Jake]

Yes, you need to let is cycle up and down to get the Realtime temperature reading.

Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Thank you, then that explains the reason of temperature difference.

It was just done once by opening dryer door and using IR gun inside the drum, will be keeping an eye on it and hoping it was just a venting issue

 

[Jake]

Like I mentioned in post #4 the best way is this:
My multimeter reads temperature, it comes with a probe you put in the dryer door. WITH NO CLOTHES in the dryer--->Just open the dryer door and insert the probe, then close the door and run the dryer and watch the meter. Don't put the probe to far in or it will be hitting the drum as it turns.

Or hold the IR gun at back exhaust vent and watch the temperature go UP when its HEATING, then go DOWN when the heating element cycles off.

Jake

 

[maverickfhs]

Thank you Jake for the help.

 

[Jake]

Anytime!

Jake