Dryer Filter Sensor Cleaning Maintenance

[@askatorres6891]

You are the man! I just fix my LG dryer with that simple fix. They wanted to charge me $125 for a service call even though I bought a 10 year warranty. We were going to buy a new dryer but the sale was just over yesterday. You saved me several hundred dollars. God bless

[@serge414sbp]

What issue was your dryer having

[@ricardocornejo7275]

Did yours say clean filter and stop after maybe 3 minutes of start up?

[@wendelldavishigh8684]

Yes mine is running 6,7,8 minutes then stops will not resume til after appx 10min or so... I'm gonna clean filter sensor and see what happens...

[@wendelldavishigh8684]

Cleaned sensor I started 20min cycle, dryer completed 20min cycle,,, but will not start new load to be dried😮

[@debikay20169]

It was a very helpful video. My husbands parkinsons makes it impossible to do anything like this. I had to work on it myself. I cleaned out lint around the area of the prong plug as much as I could the screws were a bit difficult to line up but after my stopping for a brake I decided to put side screws in first the bottom last. That allowed me to line up the screws better. I am 69 and pretty thankful to try this for myself

[@btomas225]

Welp, I was just about to take the whole front of the dryer off to do this before I came across this video. It saved me at least an hour of work for sure! I'm not really sure how much difference anyone will see by just cleaning the moisture sensor stainless rods, unless there's visible evidence that, as the OP stated, there's something like lint or hair, etc. between them. In my case it was evident that the two electrical plugs at the rear and the spades that fit into them were solidly packed with lint in such a way as to short the stainless rods out. One can imagine this lint absorbing the humid air as the dryer cycle goes on in time and then causing erroneous measurements to the controller. I have cleaned mine out and the dryer is working like new again. Kudos to the OP.

[@graceacuna7673]

Me too

[@DawnStarLightning]

2hrs and I fixed my dryer while my husband was away. Thank you my good sir you are a godsend!

[@jolinewalker4925]

The best piece of advice from a single girl diy: I take before pictures and a picture of each step so when I reassemble the appliance, I always have a reference of what it should look like step by step.

[@mygiguser]

that’s good advice for everyone!

[@trcooper5793]

YOU, my friend are a GENIUS!!!!

[@MrBlindbird]

@@trcooper5793 Siad Geralt to Lambert about to invite the lodge while dressed in Jennifer's lingery :-)

[@Sonjalynn97]

Video

[@TxDuallyNation]

😂😂😂😂 very good Einstein girl diy...bet you doing it your self non stop

[@EricSchreierMrWonderful]

Finally someone makes a simple, easy to follow tutorial without all the nonsense commentary.

[@kyletieman5916]

Best tutorial video I have seen in a while. Super simple instructions as well as a few minor safety tips. Amazing video.

[@ericspradlin8948]

You are the man. Would have taken me longer to just make the call to a repairman than to do this. Took 15 minutes tops.

[@OcotilloCanyon]

Glad I found this!!! Your solution worked perfectly, even for a septuagenarian with two left thumbs!! Thanks much, my wife thinks I'm a genius, thanks to you!!

[@maryducker4035]

Thank you for helping a single mamma out!!! You don't know how awesome it feels to be able to do such a simple fix!!! You are the best!!!

[@chrisa1795]

So I had my dryer for 6 years and the filter no longer would sit flush. I watched your video and pulled out years of lent. I couldn’t have done it without your video. I don’t have a dad I can call so thanks for filling that void.

[@Danielviiir]

My wife dropped a chopstick in there trying to clean out the lint. This helped out soo much. THANK YOU

[@jessicacarranza2569]

Daniel currently having the same issues 😑

[@aspejcher]

Thank you for the demonstration. That help was invaluable. I pulled out an alarming amount of lint.

[@clncl98506]

Thank you. This was really helpful to replace the moisture sensor in the most sensible and easiest manner. Very thoughtful video with clear instruction & above all without any unnecessary removal of the panels & parts.

[@DeadheadAlinNH]

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[@TheSAD37]

Thanks for this video! One question you should answer is what to use to clean the sensor but your video is extremely easy to follow! Going to make the wife happy in a few minutes!

[@ratspam7655]

2:58 The problem is often a build-up of lint at the two connectors which shorts out the sensor even when the filter is clean and the path from the filter to the exhaust port on the wall is also clear. Carefully pull the two connectors and clean away *ALL* lint build-up, then re-install. If that fails, then you need to clean the two metal bars which act as the moisture sensor with isopropyl alcohol. You can test the effectiveness of your cleaning by doing a resistance test with your multimeter before and after cleaning. Finally, don’t try to start the dryer with any wet clothes touching the sensor. Model DLEX7177SM

[@Jeremyb2023]

Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. I didn't know you could remove the filter assembly to clean down in that hole. I was able to remove a little extra build up. However, after cleaning the sensor the dryer still tends the "dryest" sensor setting with clothes that are damp. Would you recommend that I buy and replace the sensor? Or do you think there could be something else going on? Hot air blows out of the tube and I can just do a little extra dry time on timed dry... but if I forget, the clothes will get musty by the next day. I'd rather avoid that altogether.

[@xhinker]

All I want to say is: Thank You for recording this

[@aliciahackett4945]

Perfect video! I loved that you included the song name in the description 👍🏻

[@richardmcelroy8742]

Thanks for the great video! The in-tub shots gave me a clear picture of where the mounting screws are located. Removal of the assembly made it much easier to clean out the difficult to reach locations.

[@johncoffin422]

This is a great video! Love the format! Thank you for so much for making it!

[@dustinloftis]

I’ve tried all of this. Power cycles. Child lock. Still nothing. Check Filter blinks when I power on and when I attempt to start a cycle, the timer just blinks. If anyone has an alternative method or opinion or assessment, I’d appreciate any advice. As for the video: I think it’s very detailed and I appreciate how concise you were. Everyone should know how to wipe something off.

[@irarobinsonii154]

Thank you my man! You saved me a few hundred dollars as wifey was screamin'..."It's time for a new one!"

[@Kellys_kitten_squad]

Thank you for your video. It is just perfect for fixing the dryer.

[@TheCleontios]

Just the video I needed. I appreciate you

[@frankgonzalez2726]

Mr. mygiguser Thank you so much for your help with the video I was freaking out may have to buy a new dryer but I did exactly what you video says and sure enough right were the sensor is located it was missing a screw that holds the sensor put a new one in and guess what !! it worked, again thank you for the video ...

[@rebekahquick9655]

What size screw did you use? My whole lint system was torn apart, bought all of the parts, but no screws came with it. Thanks in advance

[@izeidapedroza9260]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and make it easy. I did it !!

[@mygiguser]

congratulations!

[@ananttiwari6394]

Thank you for sharing this. It's resolved my problem.

[@mimuacata]

Thanks.... that helped me so good!!!

[@bensybency]

I just love the music in the background 😂

[@mygiguser]

you could use the mute button

[@yamimartin4797]

Thanks! Easy to follow instructions

[@TheGaryMantione]

I don’t think people even realize how dangerous this could be if ignored. Ty!

[@aussiefreediver]

Hey there, great video! We have a 3 year old LG Sensor Dryer and I've had to clean under the filter (as per your video) due to clogging every couple of months since it was brand new. Are we doing something wrong during the drying process? Or is this a design flaw? Thanks.

[@mygiguser]

I need to clean mine very often too. It is what it is.

[@flyingarrow7955]

Maybe I missed it. But, what did you actually do to clean the sensor? It looked like you tore down to it, and did NOTHING to it?

[@mygiguser]

wipe it off with a wet towel or use a brush?

[@heartlessoni13]

He is teaching you how to take it apart and where to clean in case you need to clean yours, then how to put it all back together again. Its not like his is dirty. This is a how to video. He probs doesnt let his dryer get so dirty to where it will stop working lol

[@rlyman111]

Love the vid and music. Also about KZbin music library. Nice technique. Took it apart to clean the filter and exhaust tube. Did not know about sensor. Thanks

[@bridgetb5093bbro]

Cool! I like the music! I just did this job. Cleaned out 10 years worth of overflow lint. The CL alert keeps showing when I turn on the dryer. The lint trap has a crack. I will try to switch the lint trap before I pay an arm/leg for repair.

[@SinCityDetail]

OMG great video, I'm going to try this tomorrow!

[@TennesseeZ]

Really didn't need the music. Good vid.

[@darrylsilver4574]

My issue was that when it was put together the alignment pin on the right side of the main trap unit was not put in properly. The only way I was able to get it to like up was to loosley screw the sensor part in then put the main assembly in. Once I got it realigned it was hard to get the screw to go in as it had never gone in correctly. Once it was all in it solved two issues. The door popping open and clothes getting caught on the trap assembly. Thanks for the Video.

[@oksanasmirnova6179]

Thank you very much

[@virtualandrew303]

Excellent and concise. Thank you!

[@Frank-kg8pg]

It's great help! Thank you!

[@yaroshevich1989]

KZbin video for everything! Thank you

[@MegaSafetyFirst]

Great video. Now I know how it's done. Thank you!!

[@johnspiecha275]

Great demo but can you tell me how to clear the filter error after completing the clean up ?!

[@mygiguser]

It clears on it's own, if it is really clear. If you have a shorted wire, it will not go away.

[@peterkarmazin8454]

awesome video. helped a lot. thank you very much

[@Glogluxx]

GREAT video tutorial... I will try this tomorrow, let you know if it works!! Thanks so much

[@montanamom1124]

Great video

[@willyjankins4793]

I like the background music,

[@kimonnoel8659]

You the best for this

[@graceacuna7673]

Thank you 😊

[@BARTHOLOMUU]

instructions unclear: Someone please help me get out of this dryer

[@mygiguser]

Juhquan Sturdivant man up ! just pull out 😭

[@gurjitdhillon1]

Very helpful Thanks Sir

[@momzilla9491]

Hi there, Could you please give me an idea what size Screw Driver a 10 year old Maytag Max with Steam would use for that lint cover? Can't afford a service call, but I can buy the right Screw Driver *with Magnet so I don't loose the screws with a little help! Thanks so much!!!!!

[@mygiguser]

IDK i don't have Maytag.

[@rebekahquick9655]

Can you tell me what size screws are being used? I had to order all new parts because mine were ripped from the dryer. However, the parts did not come with screws. Thanks in advance!

[@alirezavancouver]

Fantastic Video. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@xboxmodder2405]

Thanks for this! I just pulled out a bunch of lint from the catch and also hair from the sensor bar. Drying clothes now. Hope this works - my wife has been going nuts for a whole year. We even had warranty support come out last year and they didn't even do this.

[@mygiguser]

what was the issue? dryer shutting down before laundry was dry?

[@JoeLinux2000]

@@mygiguser , That's the issue I have. I have a very low opinion of the engineering of LG dryers. Apparently there is none. They don't know what they are doing, and don't conduct any product research., or accept feedback from customers. I know a better moisture sensor can be designed. These two strips are very ineffective. The dryers look good on the show room floor, but that's were it ends. They are not good clothes dryers.

[@MrSK168]

Thanks, That was very helpfull

[@gsx11g]

I did followed this process and it worked perfectly.

[@thisismenow923]

Thanks it worked perfect

[@Mz.Stephanie]

Helpful thanks, but had to turn sound off. All videos do not need background music

[@ctheartiste]

Question: ive removed the 3 screws (accidentally the 4th one but I put it back), but the casing is hard to remove still (compared to the video) any tips to not force it to detached (just afraid that if I apply too much force ill snap something)

[@mygiguser]

idk, if the screws are out, it should come off!

[@orlaspring363]

Thanks so much!

[@strugglingactor4066]

Helpful video, however the music is very annoying.

[@mygiguser]

yeah, i realized that later, and meant to repeat the video without music, but never got to it.

[@strugglingactor4066]

@@mygiguser Overall it was a very helpful video. I did not realize that I could unscrew the filter thing. By doing so, it gave me enough room to clear the obstruction. A big THANK YOU!!!

[@michaelwallace8740]

Actually enjoyed the music 😊

[@BBoldGaming]

That music is pretty dope

[@doggysoul2679]

Question is do I get the parts lg web doesn’t carry them Amazon either

[@mygiguser]

repairclinic dot com for example

[@thrash8315]

Don't you hate when you try to do this but the lint trap assembly does not remove easily as shown here?

[@druiz607]

Yes. I only have 2 screws and it's somehow stuck.

[@fishycomics]

I use a shop vac on the vent tube. as the sys is smart o know if it is getting clogged Ido it to prevent any hazards over the time

[@hatchmando4918]

I thought when that light came on, it meant you need to clean out your dryer ducks also they go outside to the house. It could be a fire hazard. I guess if your light went off after you at least clean that part than you know you’re in the clear but people should be aware that it could be a clog in the deeper dryer vents from outside

[@dansiev2627]

Where can I buy the filter cover first piece you took out? Could you tell me the part number for it? Thanks

[@mygiguser]

Amazon or Ebay

[@gregorycastillo4799]

How do you know if you put it back on wrong? Do you think dryer could break?

[@WAXMAN1913]

Stop using fabric softener. It coats the 2 sensors. Use a little alcohol on them to get rid of the coating. If that don't work use a little sand paper.

[@cruzjay7]

thanks im going to trayi hope that is the problem.

[@hankkravec6404]

I didn't see any cleaning take place. Can't the sensor be ripped clean without disassembly?

[@mygiguser]

It is about wiping off dust and hair. Hair gets stuck between the sensor contacts. It is easier to clean, when you take it apart.

[@JoeLinux2000]

@@mygiguser What contacts are you talking about?

[@JamesSmith-ds9yc]

My dryer keeps saying check filter. It’s cuts off quick, I believe because of this warning. What do I do?

[@johnspiecha275]

I too have the same issue ! Were you able to clear the error ?! Your help is appreciated !!

[@JamesSmith-ds9yc]

@@johnspiecha275 I took the filter out and cleaned down in there. I stopped having the issue after that.

[@johnspiecha275]

@@JamesSmith-ds9yc Well I cleaned the entire system and got with LG troubleshooting and they ran me through the same checks with no new results . I'm changing out the heating element today so I hope it works . It is 20 years old so no big loss !!

[@dougdevine5294]

Thank you..great advice from joline

[@ckeilah]

Or, just pull out the filter, as usual and clean it (You do this after every load already, right?!) and blast the whole area with high pressure air. Done. 👏

[@mygiguser]

ckeilah oh yes, now in this case a string got stuck underneath both contact pads, that was interfering with the sensor reading. And the dryer turned off too early.

[@tnbourne]

He is not in any way attempting to show the normal procedure for cleaning lint between dryer loads. It's pretty obvious that he is showing how to get to the sensor in case it also needs to be cleaned. The fact that you cannot imagine any reason why you would have to take it apart like this tells me you've probably never repaired anything in your life

[@michelleleyba7]

What kind of screw driver

[@mygiguser]

Philips

[@danielaulloa856]

What is that piece that sits in there ? I brought the exact dryer from someone but don’t know what that part is !! I never use it

[@mygiguser]

daniela ulloa it is the sensor to test how dry the laundry is

[@elmbaker1683]

@@mygiguser Isn't it called the moisture sensor?

[@fermin8702]

I have model LG dlex8100v dryer, and it looks like they made it impossible to remove this assembly now.

[@rosecrowther6916]

Good job showing how to disassemble the sensor. The video does not show how to clean it.

[@mygiguser]

just wipe it clean

[@LOC0UNO]

I have problems with my dryer, is the same model, but when is blinking the signal, also sound alarm(beeping) in the same time and there aren't any obstruction inside

[@zeebo101]

Thank you. I have the exact dryer!

[@bm3830]

Curious how people have 'cleaned' the moisture sensors? Ultra fine steel wool? Wipe them with rubbing alcohol? Or do folks just replace them because they are so cheap? Would love some feedback.

[@mygiguser]

B Muldoon what are those sensors made of? Just two stainless steel contacts? You just remove the dirt, dust between them without destroying the plastic in between the contacts. Any chemical could cause trouble.

[@user-gx7lo6qr3p]

I can't get one of the side screws loose. Help? Mine are set really deep in the compartment. Why?

[@Rhonda858]

Love the music lol!

[@acox3851]

I have the official fix straight from LG. Press and hold the damp sensor till it goes away

[@mygiguser]

great, what goes away?

[@acox3851]

The blinking light that tells you to clean your filter. Some people haven't been able to use their dryer because of that. Holding down the button resets it and allows you to use your dryer.

[@JoeLinux2000]

This sensor doesn't work at all well even on brand new LG dryer. I'm forced to just used "Timed Dry" to get my clothes actually dry. Much of the control system on an LG dryer is bogus.

[@mygiguser]

What do you mean it doesn't work? It works on my dryer?

[@JoeLinux2000]

@@mygiguser I said it doesn't work "well" meaning some of the clothes are still damp when the machine shuts off. I believe this system is dependent on the clothes actually rubbing on the sensors. I'm going to test mine by taping a damp cloth over the two strips.

[@mcskifer]

What do you use to clean off the sensor?

[@mygiguser]

Roy duke water

[@mcskifer]

@@mygiguser ok thank you. Gonna try this soon!!

[@mcskifer]

@@mygiguser My Samsung dryer has been beeping almost constantly during the drying cycles, I thought maybe it was a warning for this. I have no idea what to do but I will check this first.

[@batmanbatman9327]

Can this be a reason why the dryer is not getting hot?

[@mygiguser]

it turn off early when the filter is clogged. No heat could be a problem with gas, flame, or flame monitor.

[@patrickquintin3876]

I cleaned mines but its still saying filter check, what should I do?

[@mygiguser]

i would check if the exhaust pipe/hose is clean

[@patrickquintin3876]

@@mygiguser the hose is clean, do you think the clog might be inside?

[@patrickquintin3876]

@Crem La I found out it was worse actually. The board shorted somehow and the part is no longer available because the product was discontinued. So I got a 3 month old dryer I can't fix. Just shows not to go cheap and buy premium for quality.

[@vm-sz7fd]

What type of screwdriver do I need to get the screws out?

[@mygiguser]

teddibear rose Philips most likely

[@PhillipLearnTeach]

My GE Sensor dryer 2019 version not spinning, what can I do? Thx

[@scdngy]

HOW DID YOU ACTUALLY CLEAN IT? WHAT TOOL, WHAT SOLUTION? HOW DID YOU GET DOWN IN THERE TO CLEAN? This is merely a video of disassembly and reassembly, sheesh.

[@JoeLinux2000]

Turning off the power is completely unnecessary and probably creates more of a hazard because now you can't see what you are doing. The door switch prevents the dryer from turning on. The sheet metal warning is probably legit. You rushed through the screen replacement. I wanted to have a close look at your screen. The problem is it lets the lint leak past. This lint trap is very poorly designed by LG.

[@sugargold4126]

The music is nerve wracking.

[@francinecorry633]

Video never shows the actual cleaning,I cleaned mine without removing the sensor here`s how and it worked for me.First unplug.Clean paper towel and put a little rubbing alcohol on it then wipe then gently wipe the sensor bars.Let them dry then gently wipe any residual alcohol with a soft cloth(I used microfiber),plug in and good to go.This absolutely worked for me since the timer started at 41 min. then dropped to 1 after about 3.Tested by adding a large load,the sensor added 34 minutes b/c the load was not dry yet.

[@mygiguser]

Be very careful with using alcohol, and any other combustible fluid in a dryer!!! The dryer is creating the heat by an open flame in the gas burner, and the whole thing could explode under the right circumstances.

[@francinecorry633]

@@mygiguser Only used 1/2 teaspoon alcohol on paper towel which dries in in no time,c`mon bro it`s not like like I used a HALF CUP!

[@thesuntheskythemoon]

what song is this? can you link in the description please?

[@mygiguser]

Sorry, i don't remember, must be one of the songs from the KZbin sound library.

[@dianafellows1570]

thesuntheskythemoon Spring Colour by Cospe

[@calchav3940]

Off the subject, what is the name of the music playing? Pretty cool 😎

[@mygiguser]

Spring Colour by Cospe

[@mikemangione7279]

Music is horrible

[@noahgoyette467]

OUrs does not have those center screws and yet it will not come out with the other four removed. I've taken cars and appliances apart my whole life, this thing has me stumped.