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Samsung Dryer won't get hot
Common reasons your Samsung Dryer won't get hot
The most common reasons your Samsung dryer won't get hot are an open heating element, a faulty gas valve, or a malfunctioning electronic control board.
41% of the time it's the Heating Element
24% of the time it's the Gas Valve
16% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
19% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Samsung dryer
Heating Element Replacement
An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer won't get hot. "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. If your dryer won't get hot, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home to diagnose and fix the dryer.
Gas Valve Replacement
The gas valve controls the flow of gas to the burner, which generates the heat needed to dry your clothes. If the gas valve is faulty, it may not release the gas to light the burner. You might notice that your clothes are still damp after an extended drying cycle or that the dryer isn't warm. If your dryer won't get hot, schedule an appointment with Sears Home Services technician.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When your dryer won't get hot, a defective control board could be causing the problem. The electronic control board monitors temperature through a sensor and sends electrical current to the heating element or gas burner to heat the dryer and maintain drying temperature inside the drum. When the dryer won't heat, a relay on the electronic control board may have failed. To fix the problem, have a Sears Home Services Technician diagnose and repair the heating failure.
Why is my Samsung dryer not getting hot?
Problems with the power supply, gas supply, heating element, gas valve assembly or electronic control board can prevent your Samsung dryer from getting hot.
Basic troubleshooting steps can often resolve the heating failure. Follow these steps to fix your electric or gas dryer.
Electric Dryer Heating Failure Troubleshooting Tips
The drive motor will run if the dryer is getting 120 volts through the power supply but the heating element won’t heat unless it gets the full 240 volts needed to activate the element.
Reset the house circuit breaker in case one phase of the 240-volt power supply tripped. This can sometimes restore power to the heating element so that it works.
If that doesn’t help, then a broken heating element, failed safety thermostat switch, bad temperature sensor or defective control board could be preventing your electric dryer from heating.
Schedule dryer repair service to have a service technician diagnose and fix the heating failure.
Gas Dryer Heating Failure Troubleshooting Tips
For a gas dryer not heating, check the gas supply cut-off valve to make sure that it’s open.
Open that valve if you find it shut.
Check the other gas appliances in your home. Contact your gas supply is no gas appliance in your home is getting gas.
If the gas supply isn’t the problem, then a failed igniter, bad gas valves, a tripped thermal fuse, faulty temperature sensor or defective control board could be preventing the dryer from heating.
Schedule service to have a service technician diagnose and repair the heating failure in your gas dryer.
What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer won't get hot issue
How is the dryer won't get hot issue fixed?
Correcting most dryer won't get hot issues involves replacing the heating element, gas valve, or electronic control board. 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 won't get hot problem
When a dryer won't get hot, 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.
What to look out for with a dryer won't get hot 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.
If your Samsung dryer never heats up, broken igniters or flawed thermostats are likely culprits. More cycles won’t fix the missing heat. Count on dryer repair near me for an exact repair. Regaining warmth saves time, power, and your patience.
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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.