It’s not really surprising anymore to have a new Samsung dryer that is not heating but still starts when you press the start button. All electrical appliances do have an amount of current needed to function properly and so does a Samsung dryer.
Current Level contributes but most of the time, a Samsung dryer not heating is caused by a faulty part. We shall take out time to look at a few parts preventing a Samsung dryer from heating when faulty and how to fix the Samsung dryer, not heating.
How to Fix Samsung Dryer Not Heating
To fix a Samsung dryer, not heating will require that you know what exactly is causing the Samsung dryer not to heat. That is something skilled technicians can detect just by looking at the error code displayed by the machine and also by listening to the sound the machine is making.
To fix a Samsung dryer, not heating caused by a blown thermal fuse will require you to remove the fuse and run a continuity test. Fix the faulty fuse or replace it if completely damaged, you can fix a defective thermostat by just hitting the thermostat against any hard surface.
Major Samsung dryers,s not heating due to a malfunctioning heating element, disassemble the dryer to remove the heating element. Replace a new element with the old one using the same element housing and fix back then test by running a wash cycle.
How Do I Reset My Samsung Dryer Not Heating?
To reset a Samsung dryer simply unplug the dryer and wait for a few minutes, for the electrical charge to clear out of the dryer. Push and hold the power button for 5 seconds, release and then push and hold the start button for an additional 5 seconds too.
Plug back your dryer’s socket to a wall socket and press the power button to switch on the dryer this time. Your Samsung dryer should be running effectively once the machine is done booting, so that’s all that you need to know and do when resetting a Samsung dryer.
You should only try resetting your Samsung dryer after performing all the troubleshooting guides for the problems first. On your model manual is a list of possible faults and their troubleshooting guides, download a copy of your model’s operation manual for easy control tips.
Why is My New Samsung Dryer Not Heating
The most common issue with Samsung dryers is about the dryer, not heating, and the dryer making loud abnormal noises. To diagnose the possible problem at hand, be sure to disconnect the power supply to the dryer before removing any access panels to avoid being electrocuted.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating is mostly cost by a burnt heating element or probably a blown thermal fuse. A damaged thermostat and also clogged ventilation can also stop your Samsung dryer from getting heated but still working.
An ideal and well-maintained heating element should last for more than a decade, even at spare parts can develop faults with time. Older and weaker parts are to be replaced, check for any sign of a loose or burnt wire connection, fix if loose but replace completely if burnt.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating Control Board Location
As with any repairs, always be sure to remove the dryer from the sucket just to avoid being electrocuted. Being on the safer side is a caution one must take when dealing with electrical appliances and you will need a screwdriver to access the control board.
Unscrew the two Philip screws at the back of the dryer and gently pull out the top cover panel exposing the drum. Remove the screws securing the control board panel, pull the housing away from the cabinet, and release the wire harness from both retainers.
Keep note of the location of the wires on the control board before disconnecting them, remove the mountain screw holding the old control board. Install the new control board into the housing and fix it back to the dryer and this should work and heat up just fine.
Where is the Samsung Dryer Reset Button?
There are countless Samsung dryers already on the ground each of various models and different brandings. There are some having a resetting button while others don’t, to reset Samsung dryer models not having a resetting button, the start or power button will do just fine.
Samsung dryers have a reset button, it is always on the right top side of the control panel of the dryer. Unplug the dryer and wait for a few minutes, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, release and then press and hold the start button for another additional 5 seconds too.
Plug back your dryer’s socket to a wall socket and press the power button to switch on the dryer this time. Your Samsung dryer should be running effectively once the machine is done booting and that’s all that you need to do when resetting a Samsung dryer.
Where is the Thermal Fuse on My Samsung Dryer?
Check the Samsung dryer’s manual for the location of the thermal fuse and depending on the model, to access the fuse, you might have to remove the dryer’s drum. To check the location of your Thermal fuse to the dryer, you will need to unplug the power source to the dryer.
Remove the top cover panel of the dryer, to do so, you will have to remove the screw holding the top panel together. Remove the four Philips screws holding the control panel and then gently pull up the control panel, remove the two electrical connectors and remove the wires from the retainers.
Remove the screws holding the door and the drum to pull them out but be careful as they are still connected to a wire. The thermal fuse is located towards the rear of the heater assembly remove the wire to test your thermal fuse with a multimeter, and replace it if damaged completely.
How Do You Test a Heating Element on a Samsung Dryer?
To test a heating element on a Samsung dryer, you will have to pull out the heater assembly from the dryer. Run a continuity test by placing each of the LEDs on the heating element wire terminals and check the readings you get on your multimeter.
If you are using an automatic range multimeter then you run an Ohm test but if you are having a manual range multimeter then set to the lowest Ohm settings. The readings you get will clear things out, check your troubleshooting manual for reading guides.
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Conclusion
Every Samsung dryer does have a manual guide that helps new users with how to fix their Samsung Dryer Not Heating. Follow the manual for more troubleshooting guides on many problems related to your dryer on all parts.
Know the locations of important parts like the thermal fuse, the control board, the thermostat, the heating element, and many more. Learn how to decode a coded error displayed on the control panel screen above all, and learn how to run your dryer using the manual script.
