Stop using a dryer with severe or persistent airflow restriction. Clean the removable lint screen and have the exhaust duct inspected or cleaned. Follow the dryer manual for vent material and installation.
Safety first
Stop using a dryer with severe or persistent airflow restriction. Clean the removable lint screen and have the exhaust duct inspected or cleaned. Follow the dryer manual for vent material and installation.
Practical next steps
- Protect people first and stop operating the appliance when a hazard is present.
- Record the full model and what you observed only when it is safe.
- Use the official resource and the exact model manual; bring in qualified service where the work exceeds owner-safe checks.
Why this matters
Lint and restricted exhaust can overheat a dryer. Check the user-accessible lint screen, but have unsafe duct routing, inaccessible clogs, or repeated blockage warnings assessed by a qualified cleaner or technician.