What's Wrong With It?

Appliance Repair

Dryer tumbles and runs but doesn't heat — clothes stay damp

Likely cause, what to safely try first, and whether it gets worse if you wait.

Likely cause

A blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element, or (gas dryers) an ignition problem.

What to try first

Check and clean the lint trap and the full exhaust vent run — a clogged vent is the most common cause and also a house-fire risk.
For gas dryers, confirm the gas supply valve behind the unit is fully open.

⚠ This tends to get worse (and more expensive) the longer it's left unaddressed — worth acting on soon.

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