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Dryer Troubleshooting - Not Drying or Taking a Long Time to Dry

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2012
  • This video shows you what to check and what to clean if your dryer is taking too long to dry or isn't drying at all. These tips will help your dryer run more efficiently and hopefully add years to its life. Plus it will keep your dryer from catching on fire.
    This video applies to all dryers. The one shown in this video is a kenmore, which is basically a whirlpool dryer.
    To See More Dryer Troubleshooting, Visit site below
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    How to Clean your Dryer
    Why is my Dryer taking too long to dry.
    How to clean your dryer vents.
    Thanks for Watching!

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  • @MagMotivates
    @MagMotivates Před 5 lety +171

    Thank you sooooo much!!! My dryer works again and my husband owes me cooked meals for the next year because I just won the wife of the year award. I fixed it all by myself....

    • @summerdiffy2892
      @summerdiffy2892 Před 4 lety +5

      Same

    • @FeralCatSanctuary
      @FeralCatSanctuary Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks for putting up your post. My dryer just started losing heat. Glad to hear a woman can do it since I live alone and do all of my own handiwork. Hope you got all of the dinners!!

    • @angelinerhodes-financialse4283
      @angelinerhodes-financialse4283 Před 2 lety +3

      Should have made this deal with my husband before I fixed mine...I must give his props he assisted me.

    • @lanajantz2240
      @lanajantz2240 Před 2 lety +2

      @@FeralCatSanctuary amen hope you got all your meals

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  • @shotrag
    @shotrag Před 9 lety +271

    Straight forward, no BS, not overly technical, to the point. You Sir, have created a template, for a what an instructional tutorial should look like. Great job, and I thank you for your time and effort, as you have helped me greatly.

    • @Julia-jz5wt
      @Julia-jz5wt Před 4 lety +4

      and the kitten -- 10/10 presentation

    • @aangelwitwings
      @aangelwitwings Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much. I fixed my dryer and quickly because you got to the point. I agree with @shotrag

    • @fatima4499
      @fatima4499 Před 2 lety

      I agree! Good video!

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  • @morganminer6365
    @morganminer6365 Před rokem +3

    11 years later, this video is still coming in handy! Thanks so much!
    My dryer seemed to be working, it ran, was hot, but wasn't drying. My husband offered to replace it, but I was fairly certain it was an air flow issue. Thanks to your helpful video, I took it apart, and sure enough, it was packed with lint at the base of the hose. All cleaned out now and my 21 year dryer is running like new again!

  • @FourFish47
    @FourFish47 Před 5 lety +20

    This is exactly what I was looking for - how to take my dryer apart to clean out the lint. Looks like I have the same dryer so it's much easier. Thank you for being thorough and keeping the camera shot on target. Now I can get it cleaned, dry faster, save money on electric, and prevent a fire.

  • @venessatalbert4602
    @venessatalbert4602 Před 7 lety +70

    Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I am a housewife that depends on her washer and dryer for my large family. When the dryer wasn't getting hot and the clothes weren't getting dry, I didn't get mad or freak out like I use to. I just simply looked up your videos on CZcams and within five minutes I knew what the problem was instantly! You have BLESSED me so much and I want to truly thank you for giving me in, the know how, and understanding of being able to fix stuff without bugging my husband to do it! LOL.

    • @frankforsey2904
      @frankforsey2904 Před 6 lety +3

      Dito

    • @faizadaud4085
      @faizadaud4085 Před 5 lety +3

      💕 You sound like a strong woman. My mother is a housewife too and she is the strongest I’ve ever seen.

    • @chukabucka
      @chukabucka Před 4 lety +1

      Same here. This video is a lifesaver! ✊

  • @vincentandrews8920
    @vincentandrews8920 Před 8 lety +4

    Hey Bill, great video. My wife called me today saying our dryer hasn't been drying and I was going to buy new washer and dryers since these are older ones we bought with our home. I found out my wife had somehow been letting chunks of lint fall down into the trap, and I also found a lot of nails and change. That just saved my 1,000 bucks for now.

  • @juliepayton693
    @juliepayton693 Před 5 lety +6

    As a new home owner, I really appreciate you for making this video and saving me from having to pay for a service call! You're awesome! Thank you!

    • @rvbzero7
      @rvbzero7 Před rokem

      did u see that cat trying to go in LOL

  • @karissathom
    @karissathom Před 8 lety +11

    We've had our Kenmore dryer for almost four years now. It recently had begun to take a lot longer to try a load of clothes. Your video came up when I searched for a solution. We were shocked at how clogged our lint trap and exhaust hose were! The trap and exhaust hose had MAYBE an inch of open flow space! I am OCD about cleaning the trap filter and even clean it halfway through the cycle when doing towels... I recently learned you should hand wash the lint filter regularly, I had no clue. Your tutorial was so informative and easy to follow. Thanks for posting! P.S. We have 2 gray tuxedo kittens (4 months and 2.5 months old), Oliver and Olivia, who also found our dryer cleaning chore a very interesting ordeal! ;)

  • @chrisdillenbeck3266
    @chrisdillenbeck3266 Před 10 lety +5

    Thanks for taking the time to do that. My dryer was giving intermittent heat, squeeking, and rattling - it was going on 12 years old. The thorough cleaning did the trick. I started to get a little nervous when it was all in separate pieces but it is all back together and working! Thank You!

  • @buffalosoldier9023
    @buffalosoldier9023 Před 7 lety +3

    I want to reitturate what others have said and say THANK YOU. I was never taught this by my father growing up and your videos give me more courage to delve into new ares of home repair.

  • @thomaswitt1426
    @thomaswitt1426 Před 10 lety +8

    I'm a home inspector and see a lot of long runs on dryer vent hoses and also plastic vent hoses. I always recommend that the plastic hoses be converted to metal for safety. But! I never thought about lint buildup inside the dryer housing. I'll make recommendations regarding that they be cleaned as well. Thanks Bill!

  • @jabrams28
    @jabrams28 Před 8 lety +38

    Hey man just wanted to take the time to give you a big THANK YOU! Through watching your videos I was able to diagnose the problem with my dryer and fix it saving me a good amount of $$. And more importantly, keep the wife happy! Thanks again bro!

  • @lorhurt
    @lorhurt Před 9 lety +4

    I am so grateful for this video! We replaced our dryer a few months ago thinking it was our old one, but when our new one started giving us issues, I knew it had to be something else! After watching this video, I went right outside to check our vent. We live on the back of a golf course and you'd never believe it but we've had a golf ball logged into the vent of our dryer for who knows how long! Still going to do a good cleaning since that could not have been good for our hosing, but I'm so glad I found the problem - even if it was a very specific and odd problem! Haha. Thank you so much for your insight and video!

    • @CarlVandenberg
      @CarlVandenberg Před 5 lety

      Was it a Titleist? A hole in one huh! (in my best Kramer voice)

  • @herbsmanjah
    @herbsmanjah Před 7 lety +23

    Thanks bud, I actually fixed something and made the old lady proud because of your helpful video.

  • @cleverkim5695
    @cleverkim5695 Před 9 lety +1

    Sweet! I was literally about to text someone about buying a new dryer when my husband said we should troubleshoot first. I pulled this up, we watched it, and we both went out and cleaned out the dryer. It stopped working well after we moved in May, and as soon as you said the bit about it being on a truck we both looked at each other and sighed. Works great now! Thanks a lot!

  • @thegarbagemansdaughter
    @thegarbagemansdaughter Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you. My husband was ready to take me to lowes this evening to get new ones (old bought 2003) and I said no lets look at it first. Sure enough I was horrified at what I thought was a "clean" dryer. So you're not the only one!! I found parts of an ink pen (husband is teacher). Yeah it is working good now, so far so good!! Thanks again.

  • @johnwingler9499
    @johnwingler9499 Před 10 lety +4

    Thank you so much. That was exactly the problem. With your instructions, I felt confident taking apart the machine, and of course I found ten years of accumulated detritis. Now the dryer is running and drying like new. Great video!

  • @rickibrahim2983
    @rickibrahim2983 Před 8 lety +3

    Many thanks! My Kenmore 90 electric dryer was not heating and your videos on troubleshooting and disassembly/assembly helped greatly in fixing my dryer. My clothes line is now sad and lonely again.

  • @SheSmilesSlyly
    @SheSmilesSlyly Před 8 lety +19

    Thank you SO much for taking this slow and step by step and making everything easy to understand and hear. Love your little helper, too!

  • @gonesurfyn
    @gonesurfyn Před 2 lety

    Its been 10 years since you put out this video...I have the same Kenmore unit. Its still heating up, tumbling, but, it wasn't drying in the same time frame anymore. I followed your instructions and it worked! Thank you from the future!

  • @novembermiss
    @novembermiss Před 5 lety +11

    Not only a helpful, informative and straightforward video, with everything clearly explained and shown, but featuring an adorable kitten as your su-purr-visor! Nicely done!

  • @lisahernandez9304
    @lisahernandez9304 Před 10 lety +17

    Thanks had my dyer over 10 years and never clean it. kept asking my hasband but came to relies I want something done I have to do it myself with people like you I can do it, thanks keep up the good work.

    • @trghjtyuuu677
      @trghjtyuuu677 Před 6 lety

      I'm in the same boat. Hub just way too busy to check on the reason the dryer isn't working properly. Going to fix it myself tonight though haha

    • @smokyorbit7640
      @smokyorbit7640 Před 5 lety +2

      @@mialite7959 enjoy your cats

    • @mialite7959
      @mialite7959 Před 5 lety +2

      @@Justin-bb7oi Hahaha - I have one with your face on it that i shove up my ass !!

    • @littleteethkeith
      @littleteethkeith Před 5 lety +2

      Wow this particular thread went dark really quickly. I never thought a thread on dryer efficiency would lead to anal dildoe talk.

  • @capcom6633
    @capcom6633 Před 3 lety

    Our dryer started acting up a couple of days ago. Clothes weren't feeling completely dried after two cycles. Immediately we started calculating the year of the dryer. Which lead to thinking it was the heating element going out. Then I watched your video. Decided to the outside vent since the hose was changed about a year ago. Indeed the outside vent was completely full of lint. I cleaned the hose just to be totally safe. Thanks for the great informative video. You just saved me lots of money.

  • @eugenesmith5173
    @eugenesmith5173 Před 5 lety

    This video saved me at least $150. I own rental property (with washer & dryer included). The tenants complained that the dryer was not working. I have a full time job and thought about simply finding a repairman to look at the dryer. However, I found this video and, following the directions exactly, attempted the repair myself over 1.5 hours on the following Saturday. The tenants have relayed that the dryer is working perfectly now. Both my wallet and I thank you!!!!

  • @tanyaseaman67
    @tanyaseaman67 Před 10 lety +7

    Thanks -- now I'm very worried about using my dryer again before I do this. And very glad for the info. Nice little guest appearance.

  • @Maercoli
    @Maercoli Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you very much, Bill! I followed your instructions and now my dryer is like a new one. Honestly, you made my day! All best wishes, Marina

  • @fred306801
    @fred306801 Před 8 lety +4

    Hey Bill,
    My dryer stopped heating. I did everything you said and you were right. The high heat fuse went bad, I tore into this thing expecting to see the remains of lent wookie. I did not find any real blockage at all. But then the dryer is getting old. 10 yrs or older. In one of your other video's, you said to take it off and smack it on the ground. So I slapped it around several times.
    But that did not help. So I threw it on the floor, hard. When I checked it with the meter it was working. But as faith would have it
    one of the tabs broke. So, I still had to go and buy a new one. At any rate, I thank you so much for your help. She is up and running. And the wife thinks I am a hero. lol

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 8 lety

      Awesome! Great Job on your Repair! (not the breaking the old part though)lol

    • @fred306801
      @fred306801 Před 8 lety

      The place I got the parts, the guy has been doing this he said for 45 yrs. He said he had never heard of anyone resetting them by slamming them on the ground. He kind of made fun of me for trying this. But as I said before you are right it does work. Perhaps not all the time. I paid for the parts and before I left he came up to me and said I got to give this a try. I did tell him to be careful and not break the tabs.
      I just ran my first load in the dryer and it seems to be working. I hate doing laundry about as bad a grocery shopping.
      Thank you for making these video's. From the comments you have help many people.
      Bless you my friend and Thank You !!!
      Take care,
      William

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 8 lety

      Tell him to use a lighter to trip it, let it cool, then whack it. It'll reset. Again, great job on your repair! Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @thomasscott9734
    @thomasscott9734 Před 5 lety

    I consider myself to be “handyman-challenged”. Our dryer has been acting up for several months now. It would usually take 4 drying cycles to dry a load of laundry. I checked out several Videos how about fixing the problem, but yours looked very simple and straightforward. So I decided to follow yours, and was amazed when I took off the back of my dryer and found that it was almost identical to yours. So it was very easy to follow your instructions and find all the places where lint was built up and get it cleared out. Absolutely thrilled to report that I’ve gone through two loads of laundry and it’s only taken one dryer cycle each to get them dry! Thank you so much for this video! I don’t feel so handyman challenged anymore! I’ve even pointed my neighbor to this video, because I think he’s experiencing the same thing.

  • @alfrazz1799
    @alfrazz1799 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you Bill! Your down to earth, no nonsense videos have helped me to be the best appliance specialist in my big box store. Keep up the great work.

  • @MROJPC
    @MROJPC Před 7 lety +9

    Great tutorial! I was a about to go through the trouble of replacing my old dryer with a backup in storage until I went through the steps. Found so much lint and junk had accumulated in the bottom of the lint filter housing that it had solidified into a furry mess and had to break it loose. Now good as new! :-)

  • @dalebhoug9711
    @dalebhoug9711 Před 8 lety

    Your kind of attitude is what makes the world a better place! Blessings to you.

  • @kimhilder2300
    @kimhilder2300 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for this little tutorial. I was able to clean out my dryer without the help of my husband thanks to you! I found all sorts of things in the vent area once I took that out of the back!

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 10 lety +2

      Never know what you'll find in there. lol
      Thanks for Watching!

  • @SeventhCopy
    @SeventhCopy Před 8 lety +11

    Hi Bill,
    I wanted to take the time to say: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
    We noticed our clothes were starting to smell kinda weird and were going crazy thinking it was our washing machine. If we had not watched your video, we would have probably spent money buying a new washer and continued to have the same issue! So thank you for taking the time to make this video! Everyone on youtube is trying to make people laugh or show others how to put make up on but you're taking the time to show people they can do this stuff on their own and that is AWESOME!
    Thank you! :)

  • @BillNewberry
    @BillNewberry  Před 10 lety +4

    Awesome! I'm about to clean mine again one of these days. It's been about a year or so. Did you get inside the lint filter housing where it goes to the blower wheel? That's usually the worst area. You'd be surprised what you'll find in there.
    Thanks for Watching!

    • @PraveenSrJ01
      @PraveenSrJ01 Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much Bill. I really appreciate you and your video! 😊

  • @PorkPuller
    @PorkPuller Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much, as someone with nobody to teach me these things I consider you like a father.

  • @williamfeliciano1727
    @williamfeliciano1727 Před 6 lety +1

    Bill, you took the fear out of me trying the clean the lint out of my dryer. Thank you for taking the time to record and share this.

  • @monalanger5232
    @monalanger5232 Před 8 lety +7

    Thank you. This is just what I suspected was wrong and watching you step by step was a great help. Oh, yeah and the kitten definitely makes the video even better!

  • @JonathanMahadeo
    @JonathanMahadeo Před 7 lety +5

    Thank you very much for posting this Video, I used your tips and fixed my dryer!
    Now I save on my electric bill.

  • @Sparkchaser91
    @Sparkchaser91 Před 10 lety +1

    Great video! Saved me money and only cost me about an hour and a half of my time. Now that I've opened up my dryer, I am sure I could replace most, if not all, the parts.

  • @amymyrin4432
    @amymyrin4432 Před 10 lety

    Thanks so much. Good Job! I learned a lot. I was afraid of opening my dryer up and I didn't know who I was going to get to help me. I had a feeling there was a problem with the lint screen, housing, or vent hose. Now I can trouble shoot it and find out. I will have to get a pro to clean the vent, though, because it is on the roof.
    I really enjoyed your relaxed, conversational style. It was like having a big brother, a next door neighbor or a dad come over to show me what to do. You took the mystery out of what is in a dryer and you didn't talk down to your audience. Thanks again, I really enjoyed your how-to video. I wish you lived next door!

  • @JC.SpdRcr5
    @JC.SpdRcr5 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for speeding up the video when removing simple screws.

  • @nagawamba8731
    @nagawamba8731 Před 8 lety +8

    Well, heck..... thanks, Bill... I moved into this rental a couple of months ago and bought a used dryer, but it's never worked too well. I did the easy stuff first and went out to see if maybe a squirrel had stored something in the vent hole. Put on my gloves and stuck my hand in the hole and pulled out.... a large T-shirt, much too large for a squirrel. I think my problem may be solved but now I know I can break into the machine and do some further clean up if there continues to be an issue.

  • @JanetLynnJackson
    @JanetLynnJackson Před 7 lety

    Just have to get on here and THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge of appliance diagnostics and repair. I was facing what I was sure to be a costly repair to my very old but dependable Kenmore dryer. I live alone and was dreading making a call for service, had no idea what it might cost nor where I was going to come up with the funds to cover it. Decided to look online for information to maybe lessen my anxiety and am so glad I did! Your step by step instructions were exceptional; I didn't even know where to begin but after watching your videos, I set about the task at hand and now my dryer is heating again and it cost me nothing!! You, Sir, are THE MAN!!! Thank you!!

  • @user-sk9hl7si7l
    @user-sk9hl7si7l Před 5 lety

    Thank u man,couldnt get a grasp why it takes 4 hours to dry things.i got stuff on top of dryer and never paid attention that it has vent in there,thank u again .Pro's like you build up America!

  • @subeterranean2000
    @subeterranean2000 Před 10 lety +5

    This video is a HUGE help. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it!

  • @DeFinisLand
    @DeFinisLand Před 3 lety +4

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you. I followed every step you showed and my dryer is working great and I believe prevented a possible worse case scenario of an eventual fire. This is really great. Thank you. I will subscribe to your channel now.

  • @richardwahl3587
    @richardwahl3587 Před 10 lety +1

    Great help and saved at least $90 in a service call plus whatever the clean-out and inspection would have cost. After checking the silver vent air hose and lint filter which were clear, removed the back of the dryer and found the lint plug in the lint filter housing. Thanks for a great video and it only took a short time to clean and vacuum it all out. Works like new now. Thanks again!

  • @douglassullivan3717
    @douglassullivan3717 Před 3 lety

    Great video sir, very informative information that most homeowners ask questions to. As a 57 year old chef, I have been wanting to try my hand at a part-time appliance repairman for 8 years, just have never gotten any confidence for troubleshooting from books & pictures… very grateful Douglas

  • @luralai
    @luralai Před 9 lety +5

    OMG!!! thank you sooooo much, this video helped me get out of a 500$ dryer repair bill.

  • @rahdigs
    @rahdigs Před 9 lety +6

    Thank you so much for your help!! Dryer is back to business as usual!

  • @veatchd1
    @veatchd1 Před 11 lety

    3 nights ago our dryer quit drying. Found your video and took off the lent tube, not really expecting to find much, cause I am always cleaning the lint screen. Found about a pound of sand (we live at the beach). Cleaned it out, turned it on - and found the heat was working again. Thanks. Great help. I am sure you saved me at least a few more days without a dryer and certainly money.

  • @marysnook6822
    @marysnook6822 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!!! We couldn’t believe how dusty and how much crap was in the dryer lint trap. But it has been 15 years. Thanks again.

  • @TheFalconJetDriver
    @TheFalconJetDriver Před 10 lety +9

    I would also like to suggest if you use dryer sheets to remove the lint filter,
    run water over the lint screen and notice the water pooling on top of the screen rather than pass through the screen. dryer sheets have an agent on them and the agent stops the free flow of air. So clean the lint filter with hot water and soap at least once a month, this will also help cycle the moister out of the dryer rather than the dryer having to evaporate the moister.

    • @tiarara2011
      @tiarara2011 Před 10 lety +1

      Thanks for that info regarding Dryer Sheets.......My wife uses them like a bandit.....and I do make sure Lint Filter is clear, but have noticed that I've been having more trouble getting the loose lint off of the Filter than ever before in the past, probably "Pre-Dryer Sheet Era" for us.....the lint is often very wet, and grabs the screen pretty good as I try removing it all.......I guess the Downy Days, Fabric Softener in the washer might be best option??

    • @mikecasale438
      @mikecasale438 Před 7 lety +1

      TheFalconJetDriver

    • @davepaints101
      @davepaints101 Před 5 lety

      Washing the filter first lol my dryer is acting up and this sounds like a good possibility why either way it’s got to be done thanks for your input as this video just went over what I already knew however your comment I didn’t know about the dryer sheets

  • @jerzi_gurl
    @jerzi_gurl Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you for this video. I did exactly what you did and now My dryer is good as new. I removed 2 WAl-Mart bags full of lint. Again thank you for the video! :)

  • @robroy982
    @robroy982 Před 5 lety

    My wife and I bought our Whirlpool washer and dryer in 1992 and for the last past month she said she had to dry the cloths twice. I checked out the areas you went over and I couldn't believe the lint pile up!!!!!! 27 years and the first time I've ever cleaned it! We could have made a nice blanket out of the lint. Maybe we'll get another 27 years out of it!! Thanks for your video!!!!

  • @toddzilla112233
    @toddzilla112233 Před 9 lety

    Hi Bill, my dryer was taking forever to dry clothes, usually 2 or more cycles. I had checked the exhaust to see if air was coming out about 2 weeks ago and it was. what I didn't realize was that even though air was coming out, it was not near what should have been coming out. After watching your video this morning, I decided to clean all the areas you mention in this video and when we ran a load of clothes, BOOM! Dry! there were no major blocks, but several minor ones and now the air pours out of the exhaust vent. Thank you for the tips, they worked!!

  • @phyp7297
    @phyp7297 Před 8 lety +27

    I tried this and my dryer dries like new! Thanks a lot!

  • @zee339
    @zee339 Před 9 lety +46

    I know i'm trolling, but I have to point out that I laughed when you called all the stuff under the dryer "shit", but then called the mouse shit "poop". great video though, very helpful. thanks for making this

  • @leesimpson277
    @leesimpson277 Před 4 lety

    Bill, Truly the template for an instruction video! Articulate, straightforward and super clear. You are always who I know will supply this old car mechanic in NE Florida, how to do ANYTHING appliance related. So thankful I found you way back. Lee

  • @barleyguitar
    @barleyguitar Před 5 lety

    Awesome! I googled dryer not drying properly and this video came up. Coincidentally, it is the exact dryer in my rental property that isn’t drying properly. Thanks for giving me a place to start instead of calling a repairman.

  • @AshesFade
    @AshesFade Před 8 lety +25

    5 stars because I love the cat, and also this made me thing to check my filter and it fixed my problem lol

  • @SemIskovic
    @SemIskovic Před 10 lety +69

    KITTY! .... oh right, my dryers broken. FOCUS!

  • @Barack313
    @Barack313 Před 9 lety

    Thanks a lot! My dryer was showing these symptoms. My wife stumbled across this video, and I followed your instructions and I think the problem is solved!

  • @Anna_Stetik
    @Anna_Stetik Před 10 lety

    An hour later, I am back. After watching this video, decided to go clean the dryer. Been here two years, and I don't think anyone has ever cleaned it. The vent hose was pretty dirty, and around the motor I got a good clump out. All nice and clean now. Thanks for telling us that it's necessary, and how to do it.

  • @BillNewberry
    @BillNewberry  Před 11 lety +5

    lol, you should see some of the dryers I pull apart, I can fill a shopping bag full of lint out of most of them if they have not been cleaned, ever. Thanks for Watching!

    • @misteron07
      @misteron07 Před 4 lety

      Even if you clean the lint filter every time you still get lint that comes out the exhaust and sometimes you have to clean the lint hose and inside the dryer. I keep an extra long nozzle handy for extra cleaning out lint. you can also use a bottle type brush that's made for cleaning out dryer lint. when the belt breaks that the best time to totally clean out the dryer. its easy when the front cover is removed.

  • @marieamericus8074
    @marieamericus8074 Před 5 lety +6

    One other thing I like to tell people who use fabric softener or dryer sheets. Take your dryer filter & try to run water thru it. If the water is beading up on the filter & not moving thru...air is not gonna be able to move freely either. The softner will build up on the filter & you won't think twice about it because you can't really see it. I take my filter out once every few months & wash it by hand with Dawn dish soap & warm water. Dry it completely before reinstalling it in the dryer. You'll notice a huge difference in how well your dryer is working!! Hope this helps someone! It's the little things sometimes!!

    • @angelalangdon7714
      @angelalangdon7714 Před 4 lety

      I tell all my friends this. I had a boss years ago, his daughter's house burned down, and it started because of the all the lint on her lint screen.. After that, I even take mine out and take a soft brush and use Dawn dish soap to clean mine, I usually do it once or twice a year. And I Always take the Lint off the Screen after Every Load!
      People don't really realize that Lint left on the screen can actually start a fire.
      I also never run my dryer unless I am home, just to be on the safe side..
      This was a great video..

  • @hmilbz
    @hmilbz Před 9 lety

    Thank you SO much for posting this video! If anyone watching this is debating whether or not to try it, I suggest that you do. I am 9 months pregnant, and my big ol' preggo belly and I were able to take apart, clean out, and reassemble the dryer in about 2.5 hours. The result? Dryer time has decreased significantly! It was taking 3-4 cycles to get clothes dry before, and now it doesn't even take 1 full cycle. I also feel like our home is safer for baby now (it's scary how much lint was trapped!). Thank you! p.s. Can't get over how adorable your little helper is!

  • @nasty6191
    @nasty6191 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. First thing you mentioned was the vent outlet from outside. I checked and immediately noticed it was blocked, restricting airflow and lint backed up. I really appreciate the tutorial.

  • @phildaino3579
    @phildaino3579 Před 8 lety +16

    Great Video now the dryer works good again and gets the wife off my back haha thank you

  • @daikaiju20
    @daikaiju20 Před 10 lety +3

    i think kitty would like his own new dryer vent hose to play in, would provide hours of entertainment!

  • @MiMi-vb8lg
    @MiMi-vb8lg Před 8 lety

    Thanks A Million!! Your Videos are not only Lifesavers, but helps us to save Money on repairs.

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 8 lety

      +Marsha Johnson Thanks! That's what I like to hear!

  • @salkuenzler7972
    @salkuenzler7972 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video directly to the point. Even though this is not my dryer you have given me the basics on the repair. Thank you so much for your time and thoughtfulness.

  • @kitschanz
    @kitschanz Před 7 lety +4

    Great video, have the same problem right now with a gas dryer, will let you know how it turns out after watching your video. Cute assistant!

  • @PrincessDorys
    @PrincessDorys Před 9 lety +4

    Thank you so much for these tips!. Very Useful video.

  • @JellyrollHorton
    @JellyrollHorton Před 8 lety

    That lint hint saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks for posting, and for being helpful, unlike ALL of my local appliance stores who just wanted to sell me stuff instead of helping diagnose the problem.

  • @jehornbeck
    @jehornbeck Před 8 lety +1

    Any man who loves kittens and knows how to fix a dryer is OK in my book. thanks for the video. I'm going to try to fix it now.

  • @uncurlygirl
    @uncurlygirl Před 8 lety +76

    I've got my kitten and my tools and I'm going to work!

  • @Thankful_n_Grateful
    @Thankful_n_Grateful Před 8 lety +3

    Excellent Video

  • @christasoto08
    @christasoto08 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this video! My husband and I are not technical at all, but this video saved me! On my own, I followed step by step and sure enough there was a huge lint chunk blocking the bottom of the lint filter housing! My dryer is back to life! Thanks again!

  • @cynthiabakke825
    @cynthiabakke825 Před 5 lety

    I have been fighting with dryer vents for YEARS- never, ever thought to attach it first, THEN the back of the dryer. And there's a kitten! 6:30 in to the video and I'm already so glad I found it! Thank you!

  • @bobnicholson6848
    @bobnicholson6848 Před 10 lety +8

    Question: is a kitten actually required in order to do this job?

  • @chriswhite6882
    @chriswhite6882 Před 10 lety +6

    thanks bro u saved me some money

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 10 lety

      Awesome! That's what I like to hear.
      Thanks for Watching!

  • @jennifercaminiti4468
    @jennifercaminiti4468 Před 11 lety

    This worked for me !! removed a large amount of built up lint, and cleaned the air vent from the drum ....works great now. about a hour job. Thanks !!

  • @crunchdata
    @crunchdata Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent tutorial. I didn't know that I should be cleaning anything other than the lint trap. I look forward, with trepidation, to what I will find when I clean out my 16 year old dryer!

  • @ghm212
    @ghm212 Před 9 lety +4

    This video was extremely helpful! Thank you! And my cat helped too :)

  • @tjdinfl
    @tjdinfl Před 10 lety +6

    Wait! You've seen dryer sheets build nests??

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 10 lety +5

      Yes, lol They are really comfy and smell good too.
      Thanks for Watching!

    • @mariagarcia-eggly9833
      @mariagarcia-eggly9833 Před 4 lety

      @@BillNewberry Hi great vid! I did it but the foam seal on the lint trap an fan?Can I use regular foam weather stripping? Amazon sells the pieces but I don't want to wait days for shipping, its also pricey for a bit of foam.

  • @moonside24
    @moonside24 Před 4 lety

    How does a video about dryer maintenance get nearly 2 million views? By taking a no bullshit, straight to the point approach to showing you how to get the job done. The short cat break was also top notch.

  • @sunderman
    @sunderman Před 11 lety

    Thanks very much for this video and your instruction. I have a Kenmore very similar to yours. I couldn't find a manual or any trouble-shooting guide published by the manufacturer. What you explained and demonstrated was enough to encourage me and inform and guide me to dismantle my dryer and clean out all the lint, which was considerable.
    More than just saving me the expense of a repairman, you helped me be self-reliant. Thanks so very much.

  • @larrygrasso6032
    @larrygrasso6032 Před 8 lety +3

    Great Video Sir,,,Thanks alot.

  • @pajoju72
    @pajoju72 Před 8 lety +4

    Thanks this is helpful and mine family will be safer ,Perhaps should show how flammable that lint is ,Only takes a spark ,easier to flareup than gasoline I tried both .

    • @juliettemoore4920
      @juliettemoore4920 Před 6 lety

      Patricia Jude , we use the lint for fuel to build camp fires.

  • @darienfisher-duke2533
    @darienfisher-duke2533 Před 10 lety

    Not a mundane topic when Little Helper is on the job! Thanks--I have a heightened appreciation for proper maintenance of my dryer, and I learned a lot.

    • @joeellison7374
      @joeellison7374 Před 10 lety

      Yea, me too. I just had to replace the high level thermostat in my dryer. TWICE! Oh well, it works now and dries super fast. Not bad for a $15.95, no tax, free shipping part...uh TWICE!

    • @darienfisher-duke2533
      @darienfisher-duke2533 Před 10 lety

      Well, I have since discovered that my "eco cycle" works fine. It is the other dryer setting that take forever to dry. Hmm. But, I think this guy has some great tips. Also, Little Helper, his kitten who slides into view periodically, is very charming.

  • @EnglishBulldogMama
    @EnglishBulldogMama Před 10 lety

    These instructions were absolutely awesome! My laundry was starting to take far too long to dry. Using your video, my dryer is now operating like brand new again! And I thought that by cleaning the lint filter after every load I was doing good. Couldn't believe the amount of lint under the drum and around the motor. You've helped me give my dryer a new life! Thank you so much. (and I did it without my husbands help. Good thing I know how to use his socket set!)

  • @kevinmurray5409
    @kevinmurray5409 Před 7 lety +15

    You should train that kitten to crawl through the duct line. That should clean it out good.

    • @stickmarshmike
      @stickmarshmike Před 6 lety +2

      With a swiffer attached too!

    • @crunchdata
      @crunchdata Před 4 lety

      Better a full-grown long-haired fluffy cat, with a kitty-sized N95 mask, of course

  • @Greyswyndir
    @Greyswyndir Před 9 lety +8

    Damn if this guy doesn't know how to use a screw driver! Freaking amazing!!!

    • @jansonyan9264
      @jansonyan9264 Před 9 lety

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  • @sheilarobertson2972
    @sheilarobertson2972 Před 9 lety

    Thank You so much for taking the time to make this video. Because of your effort in this, I was able to take the back off my dryer and I immediately noticed burned wires there. Your video could have very well saved our house from catching on fire. Thanks again.

  • @louiseroman1145
    @louiseroman1145 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey Bill, that kitten loves you. Would be fun to see the full grown cat these days. Hope you still have him. Great video thanks.

  • @markspears1167
    @markspears1167 Před 7 lety +6

    "There was a ton of shit on the floor" I lmbo at that.

  • @nicoleclemens5573
    @nicoleclemens5573 Před 8 lety +7

    140 people were too lazy to do the repair and paid someone else to do it.

    • @lidiarodriguez323
      @lidiarodriguez323 Před 5 lety

      Sometimes people work everyday long hours then yes pay, not being lazy then wife stops working but hubby still woks 14 hrs a day then wife got this...and wife keeps the change lol

  • @troyarchuleta2833
    @troyarchuleta2833 Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video!!!! just finished cleaning my dryer and i cannot tell you how lucky we are that it didn't catch fire and even still works!much appreciated.

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  Před 9 lety +1

      Troy Archuleta You are very welcome! Now you know to get after that thing about every year or so! You want to keep that little one safe in your profile pic!

  • @thestayathomefamily7615

    This was so helpful!! We got a used drier and it would not dry, even though it got very hot. I checked the vent hose things and there was no air coming out of them when the drier was on. After unscrewing the back and hose and interior lint thing, I found a huge clog of moldy water and wet nasty lint. I am so grateful you took the time to show and explain the whole process! We have a working drier now!!