I got a new dryer!! Yey!!

[jtdesigns]

Do I need to run a break-in cycle?? It's brand new, just didnt come with papers...

 

I figured I should run it for an hour or so on just "air fluff" to set the bearings, any seals, and what not...

 

Good idea or not???

[BLHTAZ]

I have never heard of a break in for a dryer...BUT, then again...I really have no in depth knowledge of dryers either :chillin:

 

I voted "can't believe" ;) :popcorn:

[Pete M]

Seems logical. But maybe you shouldn't run it empty. Go grab any greasy or oily rags you've got in the garage and throw them in for a good 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:D

[a1awind]

no break in is needed

[jtdesigns]

Thanks guys! :thumbsup:

 

I just ran it through a no heat cycle then a regular cycle,,

 

 

 

I was hoping to get a smile or two with the poll... or either a :roll: , but then again my last poll was what kind of mayo did you like... :clapping:

[Wildman]

If you had the paper work, you would have read in there that for the brake in period, you should put your head in the dryer, on high heat, and count how many times the drum turns for the 20 minute cycle ;)

 

:shake:

[SuperWade2]

I think this needs a full project write up and picture thread...then we can all post pics of our dryer setups and we can talk about ways to tweak the vent pipes to optimize the airflow...maybe talk about a gauge (panel) swap on our dryers, and how to bypass the rear dryer vent proportioning valve...

 

#2

[jtdesigns]

If you had the paper work, you would have read in there that for the brake in period, you should put your head in the dryer, on high heat, and count how many times the drum turns for the 20 minute cycle ;)

 

:shake:

 

 

Man thats a coincidence, cause I had my 11 yr old do that... :D

[jtdesigns]

I think this needs a full project write up and picture thread...then we can all post pics of our dryer setups and we can talk about ways to tweak the vent pipes to optimize the airflow...maybe talk about a gauge (panel) swap on our dryers, and how to bypass the rear dryer vent proportioning valve...

 

#2

 

I'll get right on that #II :chillin:

 

I have heard if you put some pantie hoes on the vent outlet (say you vent goes into a garage or room) it catches every bit of lint....

[Wildman]

:banana:

[Oizarod115]

I think this needs a full project write up and picture thread...then we can all post pics of our dryer setups and we can talk about ways to tweak the vent pipes to optimize the airflow...maybe talk about a gauge (panel) swap on our dryers, and how to bypass the rear dryer vent proportioning valve...

 

#2

 

I'll get right on that #II :chillin:

 

I have heard if you put some pantie hose on the vent outlet (say you vent goes into a garage or room) it catches every bit of lint....

 

hey hey hey, this is a family oriented forum, noone said anything about hoes in the garage! :popcorn:

[jtdesigns]

I think this needs a full project write up and picture thread...then we can all post pics of our dryer setups and we can talk about ways to tweak the vent pipes to optimize the airflow...maybe talk about a gauge (panel) swap on our dryers, and how to bypass the rear dryer vent proportioning valve...

 

#2

 

I'll get right on that #II :chillin:

 

I have heard if you put some pantie hose on the vent outlet (say you vent goes into a garage or room) it catches every bit of lint....

 

hey hey hey, this is a family oriented forum, noone said anything about hoes in the garage! :popcorn:

 

 

LOL.... There you go man,,I fixed it.

[chicofuentes0224]

Crap. First we need to know what year, electric motor, and driveshaft this thing has. Then maaaaybe we can all give you our two cents.

Remember, no info, no answers from outer space from any of us :smart:

[WahooSteeler]

J Dawg, you need to throw a mayo sammich in there until the bread is nice and toasty (@38 mins on high) and there is no mayo left, meaning your tub bearings are suitably greased. if you do it when you first get up in the morning, you'll also have a quick breakfast ready after you S, S and S. :brows:

 

are you putting a lift kit under it for extra storage?

 

and finally, did you get the 2.5k watt heating element or the 4.0k one? you'll get more mileage out of the 2.5 one, but the 4.0 will perform better with a heavy load. :yes:

[deziped]

If that thing overheats you might consider wiring a temp sensor & switch up to it an hanging a Taurus Elec fan on it.

[jtdesigns]

J Dawg, you need to throw a mayo sammich in there until the bread is nice and toasty (@38 mins on high) and there is no mayo left, meaning your tub bearings are suitably greased. if you do it when you first get up in the morning, you'll also have a quick breakfast ready after you S, S and S. :brows:

 

are you putting a lift kit under it for extra storage?

 

and finally, did you get the 2.5k watt heating element or the 4.0k one? you'll get more mileage out of the 2.5 one, but the 4.0 will perform better with a heavy load. :yes:

 

actually I was thinking of putting it up on a little compartment so it would be like a 6" lift.. I wonder if I'd need long arms that high to reach in???

 

 

 

I wonder if anybody will get that....

[jeeptruck86]

:needpics:

 

 

 

Dryer (JK)

[maddzz1]

One time my washing machine wasnt balanced correctly and I get terrible death wobble.

[mjeff87]

If you want to run full synthetic in it, run it for at least 500 hours first....otherwise you'll wipe the bearings ;)

 

Jeff

[brigarpeon]

You mean there are people out there who don't do that. I run my new ones on air fluff for an hour unloaded before I actually use them. Washer mini cycle unloaded wash and rinse.