Dryer takes too long / vent restriction
Slow drying with heat present is almost always airflow. Check the whole exhaust path and its length before suspecting parts, then look at the moisture sensor and heat cycling.
Cross-checked ~45 min easyBrands: All
Before you start
- Unplug the dryer (and close gas on gas models) before pulling it out
- Do not crush or kink the gas flex line when moving a gas dryer
Diagnostic steps
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