An AF (Restricted Air Flow) or "Check Vent" error code indicates that the lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed, kinked or has too many turns. The dryer will continue to run when the is error is present.Dec 14, 2019
How do you check if your dryer vent is clogged?
- Excess Dry Times. One of the first signs that your dryer vent is clogged is when your clothes are no longer fully drying during a regular dry cycle. ...
- Burning Smell. Have you noticed a burnt odor coming from your dryer whenever you have a load going? ...
- Hot Exterior. ...
- Sizable Lint.
How do I check my dryer vent flow?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5vGoc6v_xQ
How do you clear a blocked dryer vent?
- Pull the dryer away from wall and disconnect the vent from the dryer outlet. ...
- Go outside and unscrew the cover from the vent outlet. ...
- Vacuum the lint from both ends of the vent line, using a canister vacuum cleaner. ...
- Blow lint out of the parts of the line you can't reach, using a leaf blower.
Why does dryer say check vent?
If the Check Vent indicator is lit, it means the airflow is limited going through the dryer and to the outside. This can be due to the lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed or kinked or has too many turns. Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked.Apr 27, 2021
What does check vent light mean on my Whirlpool dryer?
The Check Vent Light is located on the console of some dryers (see diagrams below) and indicates that dryer airflow is restricted. Your dryer requires adequate air flow to ensure proper performance and dry times.Dec 14, 2019
How do you test a dryer vent?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdAbWXAmfRw
How do I know if my dryer vent is working?
- Excess Dry Times. One of the first signs that your dryer vent is clogged is when your clothes are no longer fully drying during a regular dry cycle. ...
- Burning Smell. Have you noticed a burnt odor coming from your dryer whenever you have a load going? ...
- Hot Exterior. ...
- Sizable Lint.
What does it mean when a Whirlpool dryer says check vent?
Clean the lint screen. Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked. Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris. ... If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned.Dec 14, 2019
How do I know if my dryer vent is clogged?
- Clothes take longer than the normal 35-40 minutes to dry.
- dryer vent hood flap does not open properly.
- debris appears around the outdoors dryer vent opening.
- you feel excessive heat in the room where the dryer is running.
- lint and debris accumulate around the dryer's lint filter.
Will dryer work if vent is clogged?
Vents that are blocked by lint will keep the hot moist air in the dryer, making the dryer run longer. This will work the dryer harder and longer than it needs to and cause it to wear down faster. It can cause the dryer to last about half as long as it should.Mar 21, 2017