5 Reasons Why Your Dryer Won''t Dry Clothes | Action ...
· Heating element; Thermostat; Gas igniter; Lint Trap; Vent hose #1 – Defective Heating Element. Electric dryers use an element to heat the air inside your dryer similar to the way a bake element heats and electric oven. They do tend to burn out over time though, especially if you don''t maintain your dryer properly.