pro tips!

Clothes damp after a normal cycle—try these quick fixes.

→ Check your dryer setting. If your clothes are damp after a normal cycle check the dryer setting—make sure it’s not on “fluff air,” a non-heat setting.

→ Clean your dryer filter. Another common cause of poor drying is the clogged lint filter. The filter may look clean, but it may actually be covered by a nearly invisible film caused by dryer sheets. This film reduces airflow and forces the thermostat to shut off the heat before your clothes are dry. Pull out the filter and scrub it in hot water with a little laundry detergent and a stiff kitchen brush.

→ Also check the ouside dryer vent for any lint that may have built up there. The louver door-style vent covers are notorious for lint buildup, which traps heat and turns the heat off in the dryer. Pull the cover completely off to get to these clogs.