Clothes Dryer Temperatures
Clothes Dryer Temperatures
Clothes Dryer Location / ConditionNormal Clothes Dryer Temperature Abnormal / Unsafe Clothes Dryer TemperatureComments / Source Air inlet to the clothes dryer & into dryer heating element
18 °C (64 °F) to 24 °C (75 °F)
Building indoor ambient temperature, conditioned space, comfortable temperatures for sedentary adults3Air temperature at an electric clothes dryer heater element120-200°C (250-400 °F) Varies by dryer heat source such as electric vs gas. (Marks, 2012) cited in (Bonaccorso 2012)1Air temperature entering the clothes dryer tumbler / drum80 °C (175 °F) (Marks, 2012) cited in (Bonaccorso 2012)Air temperature inside the clothes dryer drum / tumbler50-57 °C (125-135 °F)> 200 °C (392 °F)Some sources claim 65 °C (150 °F) - informal search 2017/07/17Air temperatures in the clothes dryer exhaust vent at the dryer50-57 °C (125-135 °F)> 200 °C (392 °F)(Marks, 2012) cited in (Bonaccorso 2012) 1Estimated clothes dryer exhaust vent surface temperature at interior surface of exterior wall45-55 °C (113-130 °F)> 200 °C (392 °F)Author's IR temperature measurements 1,2Estimated clothes dryer exhaust vent interior surface temperature at exterior wall vent outlet37-62°C (100-145 °F)> 200 °C (392 °F)
Author's IR temperature measurements 1,2
Dryer vents that pass through hot roof cavities may reach the elevated temperature at the high end of this range.
Pyrolysis temperature range 90 - 150 °C (200-300 °F)PYROLYSIS EXPLAINED (Kim 1994) in (Bonaccorso 2012) warns of pyrolysis hazards at clothes dryers. Maximum safe temperature inside a clothes dryer<= 200 °C (392 °F)> 200 °C (392 °F)232°C (450 °F) is the combustion point of paper - in a clothes dryer could initiate a lint or other fire "... no location inside the cabinet can achieve this temperature throughout the seven hours of performance testing" - (Bonaccorso 2012).
Dryer Flow Sensor Warning
Most dryers have a this built in safety feature. Does your dryer have an error code? If yours does, and this is displayed check your lint filter. If the lint screen in clear, you have a blocked or obstructed dryer vent line. Book your appointment at www.cleanmydryervent.org #dryerventcleaning #emergencywasherdryer #residentialwasherdryer #dryerductcleaning #dryerventcleaningservice #dryerventcleaning equipment #cleaningdryerventfrominside #exteriordryerventcleaning #outsidedryerventcleaning #dryercleaner #dryerventcleaningsystem #cleanmydryervent #bestdryerventcleaningcompany #veteranowned #gotlint #publicserviceannouncement #takecare #checkyourlinttrap #gotlint #dryerscanbedangerous #staysafe #safetyfirst #gotlint
My dryer isnt drying my clothes.
In most cases, if the dryer is getting hot but the clothes are not drying in one cycle, the dryer vent system has blockage. Lint builds up over time and begins to block the dryer vent path. Connect with us and schedule an appointment so we can solve this problem for you at www.cleanmydryervent.org
Why Are My Clothes Coming Out of The Dryer Wet?
So, what causes a dryer to lose its drying ability? There are a couple of different possible scenarios, one of which is a full or partial blockage in the exhaust duct. If a buildup of lint and debris accumulates in the exhaust duct, it will prevent the moist hot, humid air from escaping; thus, resulting in wet clothes. You can perform a quick visual inspection of the duct by unplugging your dryer and pulling it away from the wall. Use a flashlight to look down inside the dryer portion of the exhaust and the duct running through the wall to see if there’s any debris blocking it.
Longer dryer exhausts are more susceptible to blockages since the lint and debris is forced to travel over a longer period of time. If the dryer exhaust is just 3-4 feet, the chance of a blockage is fairly low. On the other hand, exhausts over 5 feet in length tend to have a high chance of lint blockages. Contact us and we will solve your problem. www.cleanmydryervent.org or call us at 830-320-0773
Why is my dryer not drying?
In most cases, if the dryer is getting hot but the clothes are not drying in one cycle, the dryer vent system has blockage. Lint builds up over time and begins to block the dryer vent path. Connect with us and schedule an appointment so we can solve this problem for you at www.cleanmydryervent.org
Dryer Vent Fires
It all begins with an idea.
There’s a hidden fire hazard in almost every home. Removing lint from the dryer is only partially preventing a fire. The lint filter is only catching a small percentage of lint, the rest passes through directly into the dryer vent hose. Over time, lint can build up in the hose and catch fire.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration:
2,900 fires caused by dryers are reported every year
Each year they cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss
34% of dryer fires are caused by filing to clean them
Signs your dryer vent is clogged or improperly installed:
If you notice it takes longer than usual to dry clothes (this is actually costing you more money per load)
The outside of the dryer is hot to the touch
You smell something burning when the dryer is running
Tips for preventing dryer fires:
It’s recommended that you have your dryer vent hose cleaned at least once a year.
There are ways to clean the vent yourself, but it’s always recommended you have a professional take care of the cleaning every six months. (this runs around $100-$150)
Never leave home or go to sleep while your dryer is on.
Make sure the covering to the dryer vent outside opens when the dryer is on.
Inspect the vent hose behind the dryer, make sure it’s not damaged or crushed.
Buy dryers that use moisture sensors rather than ordinary thermostats to end the auto-dry cycle. Thermostats can allow the dryer to run longer than necessary.