Put a load of wet clothes in the dryer. Set the drying time. Let it tumble dry, and Tada! You have dried clothes that you can now wear.
The drying process seems pretty straightforward. But are you aware that by following these easy steps, you might be damaging your dryer?
Overloading the dryer is a mistake many people are guilty of making. It might not harm the dryer the first 3 to 4 times but making it a habit will cost you big time in terms of money and maybe property damage!
How is Overloading the Dryer Harmful?
Putting too many clothes in the dryer can have drastic results on the health of the dryer. The following are some of the problems that may arise with overloading your dryer:
Vibration
Too many clothes in the dryer can cause it to shake, vibrate, and rattle. Adding a load more than it was built to handle will lead to poor performance, and the clothes will not dry fully. The dryer might get damaged if the additional load causes it to scrape against the door, walls, or floor.
Motor
Overloading will put a strain on the dryer motor. If regularly made to overwork, the motor can burn out prematurely or explode, causing your repair bills to blow up as well.
Overheating
Inserting more clothes than a dryer was made to handle will eventually lead to system overheating and damage the whole unit.
Sensors
Some dryers have a dryness sensor used to set the air temperature and total time for drying. It can overload when the items do not fully dry within the set temperature and timing. Regular subjection to heavy loads will lead the sensor to stop working.
Last Thought
Never put bedsheets, towels, or heavy woolen clothes while they are too wet because their sheer weight can overload the dryer and cause it to malfunction. Separate the clothes into multiple loads to avoid overloading. If you suspect your dryer needs repair, make sure to call us at All Area Appliance at the first sign.