On Feb 5, 12:33*am, "Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds"
wrote:
I have a fairly new but very lightly used front loader Whirlpool Duet
that has always served me well, but has gradually not dried as well as
usual. Due to circumstances it uses a flex tube to vent. I removed it
from the dryer and tried it, assuming there was a clog in the vent
(although the vent does seem to push a lot of air). I got warm air,
reconnected the vent and tried to dry a load, no luck. Removed the vent
tube and cleaned it as best I could. This morning, it was able to dry a
load.

Any suggestions for easy to use diagnostic choices? I dread paying for a
service repair, but do want my dryer back in working form

Can you verify that air is blowing freely from the vent
OUTSIDE? If you can't get to the vent because it's
up high, you don't have a ladder, etc, then I'd try running
the dryer with the hose temporarily disconnected and
see if dries clothes.