clothes come out of this dryer still really wet in one spot, like a damp stripe. it's not overloaded.

— asked by Sam

Quick answer: Poor tumbling. The lifters (the baffles inside the drum) are worn smooth or broken, or you're overloading with heavy items like blankets that just roll instead of tumble.

Diagnosis

Poor tumbling. The lifters (the baffles inside the drum) are worn smooth or broken, or you're overloading with heavy items like blankets that just roll instead of tumble.

How to Fix It

First, run a load with smaller, lighter items (like towels) and use the 'Heavy Duty' cycle which has more vigorous tumbling. If the problem disappears, you were overloading. If damp stripes persist, inspect the plastic lifters inside the drum. If they're worn down to nubs, they need replacing to properly agitate the laundry.

If That Didn't Work

An unbalanced load can cause the dryer to shift into 'low tumble' mode to protect itself. Ensure the dryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side using a bubble level on the drum.

Heads Up

Consistently overloading doesn't just dry poorly—it strains the motor, belt, and bearings, leading to premature mechanical failure.

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