LG Dryer - Overheating - DLEX2450R

[brk]

 

My LG dryer is running hot - I think.  On "regular" the temperature in the dryer, checked with an IR temp thingy, is 165 degrees.

We typically dry on delicate which is 125-130.

First, I'm assuming this is too hot?

Second, what is the most likely part to test/replace.  I see multiple thermostats on the parts list.

 

[john63]

What prompted your concern regarding temperature?

Wrinkled clothing?

[brk]

Clothing too hot to comfortably handle when taking out.  Towels that are no longer as soft. Now matted.

[ARQ]

Sorry, but my opinion, you have an issue with clogged vent duct

Thanks

 

[john63]

2 hours ago, brk said:

Clothing too hot to comfortably handle when taking out.  Towels that are no longer as soft. Now matted.

Odd.

The last 6 minutes of any cycle...is cool-down mode. Primarily to prevent wrinkles.

Is anyone interrupting the cycle...checking to see if clothing has dried?

That would account for the too-hot-to-handle description.

 

 

[tgoods]

Run an air only cycle. If it heats, the relay on the control board is stuck closed. 

[16345Ed]

29 minutes ago, tgoods said:

Run an air only cycle. If it heats, the relay on the control board is stuck closed. 

Couldn’t the element also be shorted?

[brk]

Thank you for the suggestions!

Yes, I'm noticing the super hot clothing in the middle of a cycle. After the coolduwn its fine. 

I'll check the vent. It's only about 2ft in the wall. Plus a 3ft section from the stacked dryer down to the connection point. A single 90 in the wall. 

What is proper maximum temperature On a normal cycle?

Maybe I'm worried about nothing?  I have noticed some towels less fluffy. 

 

[john63]

Likely dryer is functioning normally.

Try cycle modifications...such as DRY LEVEL (reduce/add time)...and TEMP buttom (reduce heat setting).

[brk]

Thanks.  Happy with the delicate dry cycle.  Does a good job.

Just sometimes forget...

So there is no guideline for proper temperature of a dryer?  Or is it so variable by manufacturer that there is no standard?

 

[john63]

The owner manual usually lists the range of temperatures for a given cycle (Cycle Chart).

The temperatures are approximate.

Best measured at the exhaust...behind dryer...using a digital temperature meter.

The LG temperature thermistor (sensor on blower housing) does not have a history of failure...either by becoming out-of-spec or shorting out.