jeannie1188, I can completely relate to the wrinkling challenge you outlined. I know how frustrating this can be. Here are my best practices I have gathered over years of laundry service to my now grown family. Whenever it is an option, choose cold water washing. Either put 1 cup of white, distilled vinegar into the washing machine as if it was softener, or use a good quality softener. No matter what type of washer you have, front- load or top-load, clothes get twisted and tangled during washing and spinning. To cut down on wrinkles you MUST untangle those clothes before they go into the dryer, give them a good shaking out before putting into the dryer. Use the lowest heat setting required. High heat will set wrinkles into fabric and make the wrinkles difficult to remove. And lastly, pull out those blouses and shirts before they are completely done and hang them on a hanger to finish up. There are many factors that can impact drying: The lint filter can be clogged with lint or dryer sheet residue which restricts air flow. You can gently clean your lint screen with mild dish detergent, rinse, and let air dry. The outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged, restricted, or has collapsed. The exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and make of rigid or semi-rigid metal. If your Dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit rather than the 240 volt circuit needed, drying times will be 20% longer. I hope this Grandma was able to help! Warm regards, Ruth