Whirlpool Coin Dryer Not Drying After 2–3 Cycles: Repair Kit and New Vent in Hayward
A Whirlpool CEM2745FQ0 coin dryer in a Hayward laundry room took several cycles to dry anything. I cleaned and serviced the dryer, installed a repair kit, cleaned the vent and replaced the crushed vent pipe.
Repair at a glance
| City | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|
| Appliance | Commercial dryer |
| Category | Commercial |
| Brand & model | Whirlpool CEM2745FQ0 commercial electric coin dryer |
| Repair date | |
| Customer complaint | The dryer was not working properly, the filters did not fit into place, and the clothes were not drying even after 2–3 cycles. |
| Diagnosis | The dryer needed a deep cleaning, servicing and replacement of worn parts, most likely the belt tensioner and rollers. The vent also needed cleaning and the vent pipe needed replacement. |
| Repair cost | $604 (parts, labor and vent service) |
| Warranty | 6 months on parts and labor |
| Outcome | Repaired |
What I found
The dryer sits in a narrow laundry room next to its matching washer. The lint filter no longer seated properly, and the foil vent behind the dryer was crushed against the wall. Outside, the vent pipe lay loose in the yard instead of being connected.
With poor airflow, the dryer could not carry moisture out, which is why loads needed two or three cycles.
How I repaired the dryer and vent
I removed the top and front panels, took out the drum and cleaned the lint from the cabinet, blower and heater area. Worn parts from the repair kit, including the rollers and belt tensioner parts, were replaced while the drum was out.
Then I cleaned the vent run and installed a new vent pipe from the dryer to the outside, routed so it would not crush behind the machine.
Result
The dryer dries in one cycle again with clear airflow. The dryer repair was $374 and the vent cleaning and pipe replacement $230, $604 in total, with a 6-month warranty.
Parts replaced: dryer repair kit, vent pipe.
Photos from this repair
The Whirlpool coin dryer and washer. 
The drum and lint filter slot. 
The crushed vent behind the dryer. 
The old foil vent pipe. 
The vent pipe loose outside. 
The vent run at the outside wall. 
Cleaning the front panel and filter housing. 
The front panel removed. 
The cabinet with the drum out. 
The motor and heater area after cleaning.
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