You’re using your tumble dryer wrong – why your clothes are coming out damp & the setting to avoid
REMOVING damp clothes from your tumble dryer can be frustrating.
An appliance expert has revealed how to fix this issue, and the setting you may want to avoid using.
TikTok user Renae, who runs the account Renduh, shared the reasons why your clothes are still damp when you remove them from the dryer.
The appliance expert detailed how there are two common reasons why your clothes may be damp after you remove them from your tumble dryer.
“Number one is your dryer may not be able to push the moisture out of your clothes effectively,” Renae told viewers.
She explained: “That’s usually because either your dryer was overloaded, your venting isn’t clean, or you’re not emptying the lint trap often enough.”
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The TikToker recommended only half-way filling the drum, allowing room for your clothes to tumble and dry properly.
She also advised replacing the machine’s vent once a year and ensure the tube is as short as possible, with a straight route outside.
Renae highlighted the importance of emptying the lint from your machine’s filter in between every single cycle.
“And if you’re already doing all of that, chances are you’re probably trying to dry things on a sensor dry and you don’t really know how that works,” the TikToker said.
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She explained: “Sensor dry, as opposed to timed dry, means that your dryer uses a moisture sensor to see how much moisture is actually left in your laundry.”
Renae clarified that this is usually dependent on your laundry physically hitting that sensor.
“So if the load is too large or it’s mixed types of fabric, that might not work properly. So if that’s the case, try a timed dry instead,” she advised.
For the same reason, the appliance pro also recommended opting for a timed dry if you’re putting on a small load.
Renae’s followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the tips.
“My dryer hose has a 30 foot run with three bends in it. We run a lot of second cycles,” one viewer said.
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Another user wrote: “Oh yikes!! I never change the vent. Guess I know what we are doing this weekend.”
“I’m trying this timed dry. My vent is like 6” direct from the dryer to the wall outside. Towels only. Trap cleaned after each load. Wish me luck,” said a third person.