Samsung Dryer: musty smell, longer drying time

Based on 2 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for musty smell, longer drying time: Clean the vent and lint trap to remove clogs (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Clogged vent and lint trap (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Clean the vent and lint trap to remove clogs

    Success rate: 100.0% DIY: Yes Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 2 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Dryer Smelling Musty
  2. Dryer Smelling Musty

Community Discussions

dryer smelling musty, clothes taking longer to dry

Check and clean the vent and lint trap to remove clogs.

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dryer smelling musty, clothes smelling musty, taking longer to dry

Wet lint buildup was removed from the hot air circulation channel.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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