Why does my dryer keep overheating?

The single most common reason why clothes dryer overheat is restricted airflow. When there’s a blockage in the internal duct work, the hot air will become trapped inside the drum where it creates potential fire hazard. With the dryer turned on, go to the outside of your house where the duct exhaust vents.Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, why is my dryer overheating and shutting off?When a dryer stops repeatedly during a normal drying cycle, it is typically due to the dryer overheating. When too much heat builds up in your dryer, lint or debris in the dryer vent line can ignite, resulting in a dryer fire. The overheat shutoff is the dryer’s last attempt to prevent a fire.Also Know, how do you know if your dryer is overheating? Older units tend to emit a burning smell if they’re overheating. This is typically caused when a heating element shorts out and doesn’t turn off or regulate its temperature. Another common sign of an overheating dryer is if the top of your unit becomes extremely hot to the touch. In this way, why is my dryer getting too hot? It could be due to a blocked vent. A restriction in the exhaust vent reduces air flow. The rising temperature inside the dryer will make the top of the dryer feel hot and it will also usually trip the high limit thermostat. Unplug the dryer, detach the exhaust vent, and clean it out if it is full of debris.Why does my dryer stop after a few minutes?Dryer: Starts then stops. If an electric dryer starts but then stops before the load is dry, a clogged exhaust vent may have caused the dryer to overheat and trip the thermal fuse. A bad drive motor, failed timer or faulty electronic control board can also stop the dryer before the cycle ends.