Samsung Multisteam Moisture Sensor Dryer Not Spinning

Any suggestions on what this might be.

Samsung multisteam moisture sensor dryer not spinning.

If you have the mechanical skills to open the dryer and replace the fuse you can save a service call. If the dryer powers on but the drum doesn t rotate run a time dry cycle and see if the timer counts down. Visit the website below samsung. How to fix a samsung dryer.

Clean the moisture sensor inside the dryer drum with a bit of rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab. The drum won t spin. If your samsung dryer stops spinning but you can still hear the motor running when you turn the machine on the drum drive belt is either slipping. A bad element on samsung dryers has been quite common with some of the newer dryers.

For instance if it starts at 40 if it counts down to 39 if the timer counts down on a time dry cycle and the drum still doesn t rotate service would be required. However you need to do some further testing to be sure the element is causing your samsung dryer to not heat. If you set sheets into a dryer for example and opted for a high heat setting on a timed feature rather than using the moisture sensor the temperature inside the drum can get too hot. Dryers support helps users troubleshoot common issues.

The only way i can get it to stop is by leaving the door open. If the dryer s new that might be the reason as well. Links to software updates manuals specifications and answers are here. When a new dryer starts up for the first time it may smell like something is burning as any oil residue from the packing material heats up.

Take time to be sure that dryer ducts and vents are open and clog free. Find answers to service and warranty questions or how to contact support. The samsung dryer may have a bad thermostat thermal cut out fuse clogged air vent line incorrect. If you use dryer sheets they coat the sensor with residue and extend drying time by tricking the sensor into thinking that moisture is still present.

If you need help determining what part number you need for your samsung dryer one method would follow the following steps. Dryer odors can come from a few places such as the lint trap exhaust vent or not actually from the dryer at all like the washing machine or the water.