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Solutions to Common Problems
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and
scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The
Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Greasy, oily
• Fabric softener sheet.
stains
Lint
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean
when cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
Pilling
• Overdrying.
(Fibers break
off , ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Shrinking
• Temperature too high.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends.
Isolated wet
• Low water line pressure
spots on fabrics
in home is not suffi cient to
after completed
atomize incoming water
Steam cycle
during Steam cycle
SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener stains
with bar soap. Rinse and
rewash.
• Reduce load size and
rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the fi nal rinse.
• Or, add a fabric softener
sheet and tumble without
heat.
• Use lint brush or roller to
remove lint.
• Use a lint brush or shaver
to remove pills.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and
tumble at medium or low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately.
Hang or fold.
• Check water line pressure
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Add a few bath towels
to small loads for proper
tumbling.
• Some "silk-like" fabrics
should be air dried.
• Use proper drying tem-
perature.
• Place fabric softener sheet
on top of load before
starting the dryer.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in
washer or dryer to reduce
static electricity.
• Remove items when they
are slightly damp to avoid
overdrying.
• Check that lint fi lter is clean
and in place.
• Use fabric softener to
lubricate fi bers.
• When ironing, use spray
starch or fabric fi nish on
collars and cuff s.
• Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
• Follow fabric care label
directions.
• If shrinking is a concern,
check load often.
• Remove items while slightly
damp and hang or lay fl at
to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as
cycle ends.
• Ensure water line pressure
is minimum of 30 psi. Do
not exceed 120 psi.
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