Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes, or clothes snag and tear during drying.

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before inspecting the drum interior with tools.

• Inspect drum interior: Run your hand gently around the inside of the drum (carefully) to feel for sharp edges, burrs, or protruding screws. Smooth minor burrs with fine emery paper.
• Check drum baffles: Inspect the plastic or metal lifters inside the drum. Tighten loose screws and replace cracked or broken baffles.
• Inspect drum seals: Look at the front and rear felt seals for gaps, burns, or missing sections. Replace seals that are worn or damaged.
• Check for foreign objects: Look in the drum holes and around the seal area for bra wires, pins, or other sharp objects and remove them.
• Test with old towels: After repairs, run a cycle with old towels to confirm no further marking or snagging occurs before drying delicate items.