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Samsung dryer not drying
Common reasons your Samsung dryer is not drying
The most common reasons your Samsung dryer is not drying are a clogged vent tube, open heating element or a bad wire connector.
53% of the time it's the Vent Tube
13% of the time it's the Heating Element
6% of the time it's the Wire Connector
28% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Samsung dryer
Vent Tube Replacement
A clogged vent tube is one of the most common causes for a dryer not drying clothes. When the vent tube is clogged, air won’t flow through the dryer. Warm moist air will stay in the dryer drum and clothes won’t dry. When clothes are taking a long time to dry, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and examine the dryer. The technician will determine whether a clogged vent is causing the drying problem.
Heating Element Replacement
An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer is not drying. “Open” means that the heating element is broken and current isn’t flowing through the element to produce heat. You may not see physical damage on the heating element for it to be electrically open. An interior break in the continuity of the element can prevent it from heating. When your dryer isn’t heating, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Wire Connector Replacement
A bad wire connector in the heating circuit or control circuit can keep the dryer from drying clothes. A disconnected wire on the heating element will prevent the element from heating. A loose wire on the moisture sensor will fool the control into thinking clothes are dry while the garments are still damp. A bad wire connector on the control board can keep the control from managing the drying cycle properly. When your dryer isn’t drying clothes properly, schedule service and have a Sears Home Services Technician check the dryer. The technician will check the wire connectors and fix any problems.
What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer not drying issue
How is the not drying problem fixed?
Correcting most not drying problems usually involves replacing the vent tube, heating element or wire connector. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that is not drying
When the dryer is not drying it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
Why is my Samsung dryer not drying my clothes?
Follow the basic troubleshooting tips in the owner’s manual to resolve a problem with your Samsung dryer not drying clothes properly. Here’s the basic troubleshooting provided in a common Samsung dryer owner’s manual:
Additional Expert Tips to Resolve a Problem with your Samsung Dryer Not Drying Clothes
Poor exhaust airflow is the leading cause of clothes not drying in a Samsung dryer.
Some Samsung dryers have a vent sensor that detects when the exhaust vent duct system in your dryer is clogged. Here's an image from the owner's manual that shows how that system works:
When the vent sensor detects a clogged exhaust system or when you suspect that the exhaust vent system is restricted, check the flexible vent hose at the back of the dryer for a lint clog. Clear lint and debris from that duct if it’s clogged.
If you have not washed the lint screen with water within the last month, pull out the lint screen and wash it thoroughly to remove dryer sheet residue, lint and fabric softener residue that can clog that screen and inhibit proper exhaust airflow. Here’s a video that shows how to clean the lint screen with water:
Have your dryer exhaust vent duct system professionally cleaned yearly, when your vent sensor indicates a clogged exhaust vent system or when you experience drying problems even though the dryer is heating.
Schedule dryer vent cleaning through Sears Home Services. Booking this service online is quick and easy – or you can call (802) 552-4364 to set up dryer vent cleaning service.
How to clean the moisture sensor on a Samsung dryer?
A dirty moisture sensor on a Samsung dryer can cause the dryer cycle to stop prematurely with clothes still damp because the sensor can’t detect moisture in the garments tumbling inside the drum.
A coating from dryer fabric softener sheets can develop on the moisture sensor bars. Follow the steps in this video to clean the moisture sensor bars in your Samsung dryer:
If you’re still having problems with your Samsung dryer not drying clothes properly after following these troubleshooting tips, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to diagnose the issue and fix the problem.
What to look out for with a dryer not drying diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
Samsung Multi Steam Moisture Sensor Dryer Not Drying
Problems with the moisture sensor often cause the issue with a Samsung Multi Steam Moisture Sensor dryer not drying.
The moisture sensor bars attached to the lint screen housing inside the drum detect wetness in the clothes. If the bars are coated with lint and other deposits, the moisture sensor won’t be able to detect wetness in the clothes. The sensor will detect that clothes are dry when they’re still wet at the start of the cycle. The control will shut off heat and end the cycle soon after starting the cycle even though clothes haven’t had a chance to begin drying.
Check the moisture sensor bars. If the bars are coated with lint and deposits, clean them using rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
Other issues that can cause your Samsung Multi Steam Moisture Sensor dryer not drying problem include:
- Broken heating element.
- Weak gas valve coils.
- Faulty electronic control board.
- Defective thermistor (temperature sensor).
- Wiring failure.
Schedule clothes dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your Samsung dryer when you’re unable to find and fix the problem yourself.
Samsung Multi Steam Dryer Not Drying
Problems with the exhaust vent system often cause issues with your Samsung Multi Steam dryer not drying. Blocked air flow won’t allow clothes to get dry even when the dryer heating system works. The blocked exhaust vent system can cause the dryer to overheat and trip the high-limit safety thermostat so heating becomes limited in the dryer.
When your Samsung Multi Steam dryer is not drying, check the lint screen and clean lint off that screen if it’s clogged. Clean lint off the screen before starting each load.
Wash the lint screen monthly to remove dryer sheet and fabric softener residue that builds up on the screen and clogs the screen. Use a soft-bristle brush to rinse the residue off the screen under running water in your kitchen sink.
Disconnect the flexible vent hose from the back of the dryer and clear lint and debris from that vent hose. Clean the entire exhaust vent duct system going to the outside of your home. Have a dryer vent cleaning service clean the duct system if you’re unable to complete that task yourself.
If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help, schedule dryer repair service to fix your Samsung dryer. The dryer could have a bad heating element, weak gas valve coils, defective control board or a number of other possible problems.
Samsung Dryer is Not Drying
If your Samsung dryer is not drying in the automatic cycle, a problem with the moisture sensor could be causing the failure.
The moisture sensor bars inside the drum detect wetness in the clothes. If the bars are coated with lint and other deposits, the moisture sensor won’t be able to detect wetness in the clothes. Because the moisture sensor detect that the clothes are dry even though they’re still wet, the control will shut off heat and end the cycle soon after starting the cycle and before clothes have a chance to dry.
Check the moisture sensor bars. If the bars have a coating of lint and deposits, clean the bars using rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
A clogged air exhaust system in the dryer will also be the issue when your Samsung dryer is not drying. Follow these steps to clear the exhaust vent system in your dryer:
- Clear lint from the lint screen. Make sure you do that before starting each load. Wash the lint screen monthly under running water using a soft-bristle brush.
- Unplug the dryer and shut off the gas supply if you have a gas dryer.
- Move the dryer forward and remove the flexible vent hose from the back of the dryer. Clean lint and debris from that vent hose.
- Clear lint and debris from the exhaust duct system going to the outside of your home. Have a dryer vent cleaning service clear that duct system if you’re unable to perform that task yourself.
If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help, heating problems, control system issues or a wiring failure can prevent your Samsung dryer from drying clothes.
Schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and fix the dryer if you’re unable to resolve the drying problem yourself.
Samsung Dryer not Drying -- No Heat
When your Samsung dryer is not drying and has no heat, check the moisture sensor. A coating of lint and deposits from dryer sheets can prevent the moisture sensor bars from detecting wetness in the load.
Check the moisture sensor bars. If you find the bars coated with deposits, clean the bars using rubbing alcohol and lint-free cloth.
If the dryer won’t heat and dry the clothes even though moisture sensor bars are clean, the following heating failures could be preventing the dryer from drying clothes.
Electric Dryer
- Broken heating element.
- Defective electronic control board.
- Blown thermal cut-off fuse.
- Bad high-limit safety thermostat.
- Faulty thermistor (temperature sensor).
- Bad motor centrifugal switch.
- Wiring failure.
Gas Dryer
- Weak gas valve coils.
- Defective electronic control board.
- Broken igniter.
- Faulty flame sensor.
- Bad high-limit safety thermostat.
- Broken motor centrifugal switch.
- Wiring failure.
When you’re unable to determine the cause of your dryer not drying clothes and having heating problems, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating DV45H7000EW/A2 and Not Drying Clothes
When your find your Samsung dryer DV45H7000EW/A2 not heating and not drying clothes, check the moisture sensor bars inside the drum. They’re located on the lint screen housing. If those bars are coated with lint and dryer sheet residue, they won’t detect moisture in the clothes so the control will shut off the heating element and the dryer will run for a while and shut down with the clothes still wet.
If you find the moisture sensor bars coated with deposits, clean the bars using rubbing alcohol and a lint-free clothe.
If the dryer still doesn’t heat and dry clothes after checking and cleaning the moisture sensor bars, a broken heating element is the next most likely failure. Other problems that will prevent a Samsung dryer model DV45H7000EW/A2 from heating and drying clothes include:
- Defective electronic control board.
- Bad high-limit safety thermostat.
- Faulty thermistor (temperature sensor).
- Blown thermal cut-off fuse.
- Bad motor centrifugal switch.
- Wiring failure.
When you’re unable to determine the cause of the heating and drying problem in your Samsung dryer, schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician fix the failure.
A Samsung dryer that spins but doesn’t dry might suffer from blocked vents or sensor issues. Quick lint-screen cleans won’t always reveal deeper blockages. Book dryer repair near me for thorough checks. Restoring airflow ensures your laundry emerges dry on schedule.
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Glossary Terms
A dryer drum is the main interior component of a clothes dryer where clothes are placed to be dried. It rotates during the drying cycle, allowing heated air to circulate through the clothes.
A dryer filter, commonly known as a lint filter, is a component of a clothes dryer that captures lint and other debris from clothes during the drying process, preventing them from clogging the dryer vent.
A dryer pedestal is a platform that elevates a dryer off the ground, making it easier to load and unload laundry while also providing additional storage space in some models.
A dryer rack is an accessory for clothes dryers that provides a stationary platform to dry items without tumbling, ideal for delicate or bulky items, or shoes that might be damaged by the usual drying cycle.