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Hot Garments, Cold Throw—What’s Causing Your Dryer to Live Downtime? If your laundry room feels more like a mini weather station—suddenly blasting hot for heat, then freezing cold when you try to dry—your dryer’s performance calendar is under siege. Unexpected downtime isn’t just frustrating; it’s a green light for hidden issues that can shorten your machine’s lifespan and spike energy bills. In this article, we unpack the surprising connection between dryer efficiency and everyday laundry habits—especially how hot clothes and cold air interact to strain your appliance. ### Why Your Dryer Wears Out Faster Than You Think At first glance, your dryer isn’t a climate control device, but your laundry load’s temperature plays a bigger role than you might realize. Packing your washer with hot takeout gear, winter sweaters, or heavily damp heavy fabrics creates dense vapor, trapping humidity inside the drum. When paired with cold air from open windows or drafty rooms, this creates a cycle of moisture condensation that pools and corrodes components over time.