Direct answer
Hot, damp clothes point strongly to poor moisture removal: restricted exhaust, an overloaded mixed-fabric load or a sensor cycle ending incorrectly.
What this covers
- Dryers · airflow
- The exact symptom in the title before component-level repair
- Consumer-accessible controls, connections and maintenance areas
What it does not cover
- ×Smoke, burning odor, swelling, liquid on powered parts or damaged wiring
- ×Opening sealed panels, bypassing interlocks or live-electrical testing
- ×Account ownership, billing or warranty disputes
Observe before changing anything
ReversibleCheck lint screen condition, exterior airflow, load size and whether the drum continues tumbling.
Isolate the failing boundary
ReversibleCompare a small towel load on Timed Dry with the same load on Sensor Dry.
Apply the narrow correction
ReversibleClear the full vent path, separate fabric weights and clean sensor bars using the approved method.
Verify the result and stop at the boundary
ReversibleStop heated use if exterior airflow is weak or the cabinet becomes unusually hot.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What should I check first for “Dryer clothes are hot but still damp”?+
Check lint screen condition, exterior airflow, load size and whether the drum continues tumbling.
How do I know whether the problem is external or inside the device?+
Compare a small towel load on Timed Dry with the same load on Sensor Dry.
When should I stop and request repair?+
Stop heated use if exterior airflow is weak or the cabinet becomes unusually hot.
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