Why is My Electric Clothes Dryer Not Drying Completely? (Featuring Amana Model # NED4655EW1)

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My dryer SEEMS to be leaving my laundry just a little bit damp. I say "seems" because after testing the heating element, thermal fuse, and everything else possible, I'm not entirely sure it's the dryer's fault. Stick around to the end for the outtakes!
This video features Amana model number NED4655EW1, but the principles are the same for many modern dryers.
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  • @LisaChuch
    @LisaChuch4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your video! Seeing you (a woman) getting the job done has given me the confidence to tackle my own dryer repair! It was the lent hose going to the exterior. Wow, it was totally clogged! Thanks again 👍

  • @susanholmer8094
    @susanholmer80948 ай бұрын

    This is so wholesome. I wish there were more women doing what you do! Keep up the great work!

  • @user-hv5kb5pl6k

    @user-hv5kb5pl6k

    4 ай бұрын

    I just did it last night! (I am a woman😂) I should have made a video of it!

  • @saakerson2
    @saakerson2 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so confused. What was the issue then??

  • @jeffgray8419
    @jeffgray84192 жыл бұрын

    I have the same model dryer. Mine had a lint ball the size of a rabbit inside the dryer next to the blower. Unclogged and working like new now. thanks for the video.

  • @janomalley
    @janomalley2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and now your dryer is nice and CLEAN!

  • @williamoneal2763
    @williamoneal2763 Жыл бұрын

    You are a blast. Love your cheerful attitude. Carry on !

  • @heleneferraro4239
    @heleneferraro423925 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting. This is the exact dryer that I have and now I can do what you did! Thank you so much Helene ❤

  • @unknowmysteries5925
    @unknowmysteries5925 Жыл бұрын

    We have the same issue with drying. However, the unit timer got stuck and ran while I went out. I shouldn’t have left it on while I left but it had 30 mins or less. Well low and behold it ran for 8 hours. The element went out and the timer went out. Replaced now working fine. However cleaning the traps and the vent really helps. But still takes 2 hours to dry. Now…. The wife has a bad habit. If it fits in the washer then it all fits in the dryer. I advised this is not the case. Over loading will also cause delay drying. So a bit less helps. Also a dry towel in the mix will help. Something I picked up that helps. It’s an economy dryer. This is the main reason it doesn’t dry as well. I’m also in Arizona and it’s pretty dry here. Still doesn’t dry well. It’s just an electric dryer. The old gas ones really worked the best. You also lucky to have only cut your finger. Dryers and washers are usually made poorly even when high end and have tons of sharp edges. I recommend a good pair of work gloves or ones that cover the wrist if you don’t normally work on these kind of machines.

  • @jaimesilvaf.401
    @jaimesilvaf.4012 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Love what you do at home to fix practically everything. You rule for sure. 👌👌👏👏👋👋👋

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Watch out for my upcoming series about turning a school bus into an RV

  • @jaimesilvaf.401

    @jaimesilvaf.401

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ChickFixUSA looking forward to seeing that dear!! 😀👋

  • @fatima4499

    @fatima4499

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a good vlog!

  • @jaimesilvaf.401

    @jaimesilvaf.401

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fatima4499 that's for sure!

  • @easycookingwithshazia9220
    @easycookingwithshazia92202 жыл бұрын

    I followed you and found vend was chocked. It is working great now :) thanks

  • @lendonpartain8200
    @lendonpartain82002 ай бұрын

    great video! mine was doing the exact same thing. it takes like 6 hours to dry.

  • @julianmartinez8994
    @julianmartinez89942 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Great video. 👍 😁

  • @husafel
    @husafel2 жыл бұрын

    Great funny video! I agree with you on the humidity. Try getting the clothes out as soon as there done. If the dryer is working got to look at the weather! I’m going to get that Dewalt electric ⚡️ tool!

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    So, I'm not crazy? Yay!

  • @julieheleba1380
    @julieheleba13802 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Trying to figure out the same issue with my dryer!

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    Check the cycling thermostat or the timer check the dryer vent lint vent,

  • @tomnorman457
    @tomnorman457 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Next time you pull the dryer out to work on it or clean behind it? You might consider replacing the “foil” duct with semi-rigid duct.

  • @Brittvanegas
    @Brittvanegas Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Sometimes the Timmer goes bad on these. 😃 😊

  • @romilalal5197
    @romilalal5197 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video and very informative.

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @jenniferwhitaker7649
    @jenniferwhitaker76492 жыл бұрын

    This is a really helpful video-I have the same dryer and can't figure out why it isn't drying completely.

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    I certainly hope it helps you figure it out!

  • @donniedarko979
    @donniedarko9792 жыл бұрын

    I had one issue with a dryer that flipping the breaker off and then back on fixed a similar issue.

  • @johnmiranda8287
    @johnmiranda82872 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! A hott looking lady with humor doing fix it is awesome!

  • @mementomonsters

    @mementomonsters

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dood wtf!!! >:[ that's my mother's brother's wife's cousin twice removed sister inlaw.

  • @flipflat4814

    @flipflat4814

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mementomonsters Congratulations she's hot, funny and smart and would be a awesome catch!

  • @mementomonsters

    @mementomonsters

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@flipflat4814 wait who are you and what are you talking about

  • @flipflat4814

    @flipflat4814

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mementomonsters Read your comment you wrote four months ago, on how this beautiful smart and funny lady in the video is related to you. Then what I wrote yesterday will make sense to you. ✌

  • @nomiharper
    @nomiharper2 жыл бұрын

    You’re hilarious. How do you remember how to put things back together properly? Amazing.

  • @vickiedreamin590
    @vickiedreamin5902 жыл бұрын

    Hmm that makes sense to me the temp outside can affect so much! But you made me want to pull my dryer. Apart and find out where the squeal is before the neighbors start revolting! 😂😀😜

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha! My guess about the squeal is that it might be the belt.

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    Roller wheels,

  • @wanted-33
    @wanted-332 ай бұрын

    I know this is an older video, but I have to comment. A woman that can fix her own stuff is my kinda woman. Please, no offense meant here.😀 My wife is looking at this dryer to replace her old one, and this video really helps. It's a simple dryer, and I like that. Thank you.

  • @StorminNorvin
    @StorminNorvin2 жыл бұрын

    Did you test the timer and the motor heat circuit with your multimeter? Could also be the moisture sensor bars.

  • @cawag98
    @cawag982 ай бұрын

    Spoiler: It might just be humidity. Seriously, though if it heat pretty hot then the heating coils are fine. If it sometimes doesn't dry all the way and the dryer has an "auto dry" or auto sensing feature, then try checking that the two metal bars usually on the drum are clean. A light scrubbing with a kitchen scrubby pad will probably clean them. I'm here because I need to clean, check the resistance of mine. Thanks for the video!

  • @msletitia22
    @msletitia222 жыл бұрын

    Great video... I have the exact same dryer that is doing the same thing. For the last month it has been 100 degrees or higher here maybe that is the problem. It's a brand new dryer, I've only had it exactly 1 month. Seems to coincide with the weather...hmmmm

  • @r.s7081
    @r.s7081Ай бұрын

    Appreciate your vid, I also think its the current high humidity. Youre a genius!...The end of the vid? ( lucky dryer.)😛

  • @JasonSmith-qx3zh
    @JasonSmith-qx3zh Жыл бұрын

    Could be arcing in the timer or the heating element ??

  • @yancy1200
    @yancy120011 ай бұрын

    Thank you sooooo much

  • @randyrawdingii5135
    @randyrawdingii5135 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I've essentially replaced all the thermistors, thermostats and blah blah blah on my propane dryer a couple years ago and needed a refresher for my gf's electric one. BABE: Clothes are damp, time to buy a new dryer! ME: OMG babes, NOOOO, there's like 5 parts to check. YT and I got this! 😂😂 Thanks for making me laugh, great vid!

  • @michaelmcdonnell1172
    @michaelmcdonnell1172 Жыл бұрын

    ha ha ha. you made me laugh so hard this morning watching this. great job. lol

  • @twin2uision703
    @twin2uision7035 ай бұрын

    One thing that can happen with coil heating is that the coils crack, they will often show good continuity when col d but once heated they expand and separate.

  • @JasonSmith-qx3zh
    @JasonSmith-qx3zh Жыл бұрын

    This is my kind of woman great video and being a looker does not hurt either.

  • @Enviroguarddirect
    @Enviroguarddirect Жыл бұрын

    Came to find an answer. I'm a tech. I have to say, well done! And thanks for a laugh. Keep it up

  • @titanfire619
    @titanfire6193 ай бұрын

    How do you take off i try 2 hours no luck

  • @davidkolosso1990
    @davidkolosso19902 жыл бұрын

    Does this dryer have an end of cycle signal (annoying buzzer) or does it just shut off when the cycle is complete with no noise?

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    No buzzer, it just shuts off. Which is both good and bad.

  • @kennyramsey4773
    @kennyramsey4773 Жыл бұрын

    THNX DOLL...MINE WAS THE THERMOSTAT!!!🤘🤘😎😎😎

  • @snoopfurlow1275
    @snoopfurlow1275 Жыл бұрын

    Check the thermo fuse or the timer, cycling thermostat,or timer

  • @pack-a-puncharmory9317
    @pack-a-puncharmory9317 Жыл бұрын

    Do I have to take out the heating coils to test continuity?

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    No.

  • @sarahbeee5240
    @sarahbeee5240 Жыл бұрын

    Mine keeps running and won't turn off. It's slowly stopped heating too ugh

  • @itsandretta

    @itsandretta

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you fix it? We’re having the same problem.

  • @itsandretta

    @itsandretta

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you fix it? We’re having the same problem.

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    Thermo fuse,a little white fuse with 2 wires

  • @peggyshoemake7446
    @peggyshoemake7446 Жыл бұрын

    If I have a hose that is to long could that cause it to not dry right

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    No

  • @pinkroses135
    @pinkroses1355 ай бұрын

    I have a different amana that has been giving me trouble for a while. I just figured they're crappy budget models.

  • @kathybridges3343
    @kathybridges33432 жыл бұрын

    This happened to me. It was the humidity. The room was to hot.

  • @katiesanchez4056
    @katiesanchez40562 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed when you did the “aaahhhhhah”

  • @ChickFixUSA

    @ChickFixUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kwlancaster1804
    @kwlancaster18042 жыл бұрын

    I had a poor blower. So the dryer was getting hot, but the air was not blowing

  • @markcooper7287
    @markcooper72872 жыл бұрын

    cool

  • @sherwoodchevy
    @sherwoodchevy2 жыл бұрын

    You need to check voltage at dryer,maybe line cord bad or breaker

  • @suzannesmith6794
    @suzannesmith6794 Жыл бұрын

    Same dryer same problem

  • @snoopfurlow1275

    @snoopfurlow1275

    Жыл бұрын

    Clean the lint filter vent inside the dryer,the vent hose that exit the dryer,

  • @mcnassty6984
    @mcnassty6984 Жыл бұрын

    You should never have screws used for fasteners on dryer vent lines.

  • @rolandosoto4545
    @rolandosoto45455 ай бұрын

    i like to know what vedio she learned from. you gys can ddo the same thing

  • @theresabrueckner1783
    @theresabrueckner17838 ай бұрын

    Same dryer,same problem? Just a shitty made dryer! Lots of money but only last me a year& a half.Wished I knew this!

  • @budoneof15
    @budoneof152 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @user-hv5kb5pl6k
    @user-hv5kb5pl6k4 ай бұрын

    Tw

  • @scottl7934
    @scottl7934 Жыл бұрын

    ok, kinda funny (being charitable for your efforts), but a waste of time.

  • @rolandosoto4545
    @rolandosoto45455 ай бұрын

    her husband is helping her what to do and say, hey peopleare watchin nothing wrong with that

  • @susancedio3801
    @susancedio38016 ай бұрын

    Acting stupid made me close your channel

  • @marcowens3522
    @marcowens3522 Жыл бұрын

    I just got this same dryer in sale for $450 did you ever find out what the problem was?

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