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How to find out why your LG dryer isn't drying the clothes

It's not unusual for heavier items like jeans or towels to have a few damp patches when the drying cycle ends, especially in a mixed load of light and heavy fabrics. But if the whole load is still soaked, you need to figure out why. Try this simple fix first: Clean lint and debris from the vent tube and exhaust duct using a lint brush; lint decreases airflow through the dryer, lowers dryer performance and creates a fire hazard.

If your clothes are still coming out wet, check the heating system.

In an electric dryer, check the heating element and replace it if it’s broken. If the heating element is okay, follow the tips in this troubleshooting video to determine why your electric dryer won’t heat.

In a gas dryer, a blown thermal fuse, failed gas valve coils, a bad flame sensor or broken igniter can prevent the dryer from heating.

Common parts that need replacing in LG dryers

• Electronic control board. The electronic control board is the circuit board that governs the timing and execution of functions in the dryer. It sends voltage to the drive motor and other components during the cycle. It senses the temperature in the drum and cycles the heating element on and off to maintain the proper temperature.
• Heating element. A dryer heating element is a coil or other arrangement of wire in which an electric current produces heat to dry clothing.
• Idler pulley. The drive belt is routed across the spring-loaded idler pulley. The idler pulley exerts pressure on the outside of the drive belt to keep it tight so it grips the dryer drum and rotates the drum during the drying cycle.
• Thermal cut-off fuse. The thermal cut-off fuse is a safety fuse that's usually mounted on the side of the heater box. If the dryer overheats because the heating element isn't cycling off, the thermal cut-off fuse shuts off power to the heating element. The thermal cut-off fuse doesn't reset when the dryer cools and must be replaced if it trips.

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