Samsung Dryer: not powering on

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not powering on: Remove back panel, check for water buildup, reset heating element switch, and use a hair dryer on the heating element (50.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Control board issues (3 mentions)
  • Incompatibility with power supply (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Remove back panel, check for water buildup, reset heating element switch, and use a hair dryer on the heating element

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Replace main PCB or control board

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

Can I Fix This Myself?

50.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 4 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Samsung DV90H8000HW Heatpump Dryer Needs Reset At Wall
  2. Samsung Dryer (DV330AEB/XXA 03) won't turn on/power on
  3. Samsung dryer stopped working when door opened mid cycle
  4. Highly Specific Dryer Voltage Requirements?

Community Discussions

dryer won't power on

The user found that the Samsung dryer may not be compatible with the 215V supply, leading to a return and order of a GE dryer that works with 208/240V.

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stopped working when door opened mid cycle

Remove the back panel, check for water buildup, reset the heating element switch, and use a hair dryer on the heating element.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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