Quote:Are you sure that the large hose from the back of the dryer that goes into the vent is straight and unobstructed?
They're straight but are slightly bent to connect to the hole on the wall and the other hole on the dryer. I didn't use the elbow attachements because they keep coming loose from the large hose. The clamps that came with the "elbows" were lousy..they don't clamp at all!
Quote:You're not over loading the machines are you?
I never overload it but someone from my family wash the clothes by hand and it was still very damp and soaky when she put it in the dryer.
Quote:It's also possible that the drum isn't turning. Are the clothes badly wrinkled when they are done?
The drums meaning the clothes are turning? Yes it's turning and no...the clothes are not badly wrinkled.
Quote:This is easy enough to check. Look at the gas line behind the dryer and locate the valve assembly. The valve will have a flat "bar" that you'd turn with a pair of pliers (instead of a hand knob like a water valve). If the bar is parallel with the pipe then the valve is open (i.e. gas is on). If the bar is crosswise to the pipe then the valve is in the off position.
But, as others have said, you are getting heat so gas must be on.
Checked the gas valve and the flat bar is parallel with the pipe. Thanks for the info.
Quote:Thermostat may be defective. apart from replecing it and seing if it is better I dont know how to check the thermostat for accuracy.
Does the unit have a fan and is it running?
I don't know about a fan on a dryer???
Maybe it is the thermostat that is defective. I have a home warrany that covers washers and dryers. Should I call them and pay the service charge of $50...or call a dryer specialist who only deals with dryers?
Thank you all for the replies.
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