Samsung Dryer: not starting

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not starting: Replace the broken wire connector with a female spade connector or connect directly to the switch. (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Broken wire connector (1 mentions)
  • Thermal cut-off sensor issue (1 mentions)
  • Improperly seated front rollers (1 mentions)
  • Pulley wheel malfunction (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replace the broken wire connector with a female spade connector or connect directly to the switch.

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Dropped the thermal cut-off sensor from 4 feet to reset it.

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  3. Fix the improperly seated front rollers on the drum.

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  4. Replace the broken pulley wheel.

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% 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. Replaced 4 rollers on my dryer, now it will not start
  2. Samsung Dryer Won't Start Drying
  3. Samsung Dryer not turning on: Error codes dF, then dE. Also ...
  4. Samsung dryer, wont start. Thermal cut off repair

Community Discussions

won't start drying

The pulley wheel broke off the arm.

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Dryer not turning on, error codes dF and dE

Replace the broken wire connector with a female spade connector or connect directly to the switch.

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Machine turns on, but makes a humming noise and doesn’t start

The front rollers were not seated properly on the drum, causing the issue.

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wont start

Dropped the thermal cut-off sensor from 4 feet to reset it, which temporarily fixed the dryer.

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