This is the classic example of an obstructed dryer vent. The
obstruction is either damage or lint build up. Inspect the visible
vent. The problem is that most of the vent is hidden within the walls
and is hard to inspect. The vent should terminate through the roof or
the side wall. Check this for obstruction. If the termination is
through the side wall, a bird may have taken residence in the pipe.
Even with a flap. This needs to be cleaned out.
For more help
http://CleanYourOwnDryerVent.com
Alisa
Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician


Steve wrote:
Just moved into a place with an Amana clothes dryer, purchased by the
previous owners sometime in 2004. Seems to me it's running extremely
hot - can barely touch the top when it's on, and the clothes are hot
enough (before the cooldown cycle) that it's like touching a hot
stove. Also, there's condensation running down the sides and out of
the control knob, leaves a puddle on the floor when it's done. And
the control knob takes forever before it moves - over an hour before
it moves from its original position, and the clothes are already dry.

But it does dry the clothes, so maybe the rest of this stuff is
normal? Otherwise, dryers are cheap enough that I'm not sure it would
be worth repairing. I'll try to check the warranty, but I doubt it
runs longer than a year, and I don't have the purchase invoice.


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