Samsung Dryer: not spinning

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not spinning: Repairing the motor (50.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Motor failure (2 mentions)
  • Belt or idler pulley issues (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Repairing the motor

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Replacing the belt or idler pulley

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

50.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Help with Samsung dryer
  2. 12 year old Samsung Dryer acting up. Buy new or fix?
  3. Repair guesstimate/replacement gut check - Samsung Gas Dryer

Community Discussions

motor not spinning, sometimes needs to be physically turned

Repairing the motor is possible and may cost around $100 if done DIY; otherwise, replacement is suggested.

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