Fixing clothes dryer that won't dry

HI THERE, RAN INTO THE SAME PROBLEM; I HAVE A KENMORE DRYER. THE ELEMENT WAS WELL LIT BUT THE CLOTHES WOULD TAKE FOREVER TO DRY. CLEARED THE OUTSIDE VENT; REPLACED AND SHORTENED THE DRYER DUCT TUBING; AND WHEN WE REMOVED THE BACK OF THE DRYER, I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE SIZE OF THE LINT BALL COMPACTED DOWN INSIDE THE AIR FLOW HOLE ON THE BACK OF THE DRYER…THANK GOD WE DIDN’T HAVE A FIRE…:(…THE DRYER WORKS BETTER THEN IT EVER DID…THANX FOR ALL THE HELPFUL HINTS…FROM CANADA

I don’t consider myself a “repairman” but will try. Assuming you have already checked all the settings on the dryer, I would try to get as much lint out of the lint catcher well as posible. Sometimes its necessary to use a vacuum attachment (its a tricky spot). If you look behind the dryer (be careful because the electricity for your dryer is enough to kill you) unplug the dryer from the wall outlet, next, you should see a big hose connected to the wall and the back of the dryer. Sometimes this can get clogged with lint and prevent the airflow required to dry your clothes. You will likely need a cross tip screw driver to remove the air hose. When you take it off, shake it out and replace it, make sure there aren’t any kinks in it (plug power cord back in) and push your dryer back toward the wall leaving a good 6 to 10 inches between the wall and the dryer. There are lots of different types of dryers but this type is most common. Hope that helps.