Samsung Dryer Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems

Your Samsung Dryer won't heat; where do you start? Let's break it down step by step. Since there are both gas and electric models, we will start with the problems that both can have. Then we'll look at the electric models, then the gas models. Hang on, we'll try and work through it.

A door error. Your machine won’t run, and it gives a door error when you try. Let’s walk through these fixes.

Is your gas dryer spinning, turning on, or starting loads, but not heating up? Does the dryer complete, but your clothes are still wet? Try these fixes!

Your clothes dryer is unresponsive, and will not turn on. Seems to be dead, but may show some signs of life.

Your electric dryer isn't heating up.

Your dryer smells like it is leaking gas. The odor may be especially strong when you open the door on the dryer. Here are some steps to take to figure out what's wrong.

Your dryer shows some life, but won't spin or tumble the clothes. It's not turning, though there may be a humming sound.

Your dryer is making those annoying squeaking, squealing noises as it runs.

Your dryer spins, but is not heating up to dry the clothes.

Your clothes dryer stops in the middle of a cycle.

Is your dryer grinding, thumping, rattling or rumbling, or a combination of these?

Your dryer is making the room smell burnt. Maybe it's even making your clothes smell burnt. It may even be a little smoky. Let's look for the causes and work through the solutions.

Your electric clothes dryer is running too hot.

Your gas dryer is running too hot.