After disconnecting the dryer's power, follow these cleaning steps: Step 1: Clean the lint trap. Remove the lint trap and wipe away any accumulated lint with a clean rag. . Step 2: Clean the lint trap housing. . Step 3: Remove lint from dryer vent. . Step 4: Wipe down the dryer's interior. . Step 5: Wipe down the exterior.
How do you get bad smell out of dryer?
Wipe down the dryer drum regularly: Spray the dryer drum with vinegar and wipe it down on a regular basis to deodorize before smells get out of hand. Follow with plain water and leave the door open to allow for air drying.
Why do my clothes come out of the dryer smelling bad?
Foul dryer odors are usually the result of blocked/obstructed airflow. Most dryers work by blowing hot air over the clothes, and then exhausting this hot, humid air outside. If the exhaust duct is blocked with lint, debris, a sock, or anything else, the humid air will linger inside the unit, causing mold to form.
Why does my dryer smell like a dead animal?
As air passes through the screen it carries lint particles that gather in your vent eventually blocking it if left unchecked. Sometimes when a vent becomes obstructed the steam reverts back into water. The combination of heat, water, and lint sitting in your dryer vent create a smell similar to a dead animal.
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