So, since your dryer was not designed to run hotter, here are some other reasons a dryer might overheat, along with some regular maintenance you can do to prevent it. The brands claim to be as concerned as we are about fabric care. We checked in with the major laundry brands and they all agree: Dryers are not designed to run at temperatures greater than 150☏. The average top temperature for all the machines we’ve tested is close to the recommended 150☏. Generally, units shouldn’t exceed an ambient temperature greater than 90º F, and the. During normal operation, the sides and back of the system will reach higher temperatures than its knob. In our testing lab, we measured peak dryer temperatures as low as 106☏ and as high as 188☏. It’s natural for circuit breakers to produce some heat because electrical resistance is constantly passing through its contacts and bimetal trip device. Temperatures under 150☏ are gentle enough to get the clothes dry without causing harm. Many people having treatment feel tired a lot of the time or get tired very easily. The best dryers are capable of drying your clothes quickly at a temperature that is hot, but not so hot that it scorches or damages them. Tiredness (fatigue) is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy. Most dryers get rid of moisture by venting it to the outside. Dryers work by pulling air in, heating it, and tumbling wet clothes through the warm air. Your reading should be 0 or the thermostat isn’t working properly. Remove a lead from one of the two outside terminals and press the probes to the terminals. To test its condition set the multimeter to RX1 again. If your dryer is running too hot-above 150°-your clothes and linens will show increased wear and tear. Remove the back panel to the dryer once again to get to the thermostat.

Dryer gets really hot to the touch