Samsung Dryer blowing cold air
Common reasons your Samsung Dryer blowing cold air
The most common reasons your Samsung dryer is blowing cold air are an open heating element, a failed thermal cut-off fuse, or a defective PCB.
71% of the time it's the
Heating Element
3% of the time it's the
Thermal Cut-Off Fuse
3% of the time it's the
PCB
23% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Samsung dryer
Heating Element Replacement
An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer is blowing cold air. "Open" means that the heating element is broken and current isn't flowing through the element to produce heat. You may not see physical damage on the heating element for it to be electrically open. An interior break in the continuity of the element can prevent it from heating. When your dryer isn't heating, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Replacement
A failed thermal cut-off fuse will prevent your dryer from heating. This fuse is a safety device that helps keep the dryer from overheating. Overheating is often caused by a clogged exhaust vent system in the dryer. Once the thermal cut-off fuse trips, it won't reset. You'll need to have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and replace the blown thermal cut-off fuse. The technician will check for the cause of the blown fuse and correct any additional problems so the dryer will heat and run properly after replacing the fuse.
PCB Replacement
When your dryer won't heat up, a defective printed circuit board (PCB) could be causing the problem. The board monitors temperature through a sensor and sends electrical current to the heating element or gas burner to heat the dryer and maintain drying temperature inside the drum. When the dryer won't heat, a relay on the PCB may have failed. To fix the problem, have a Sears Home Services Technician diagnose and repair the heating failure.
What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer blowing cold air issue
How is the dryer blowing cold air issue fixed?
Correcting most dryer blowing cold air issues involves replacing the heating element, thermal cut-off fuse, or PCB. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer blowing cold air problem
When a dryer is blowing cold air, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
What to look out for with a dryer blowing cold air diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Glossary Terms
Natural gas is a fossil fuel used primarily for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. It's a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting mainly of methane, but it also contains smaller amounts of other hydrocarbons and sometimes sulfur compounds.
A gas dryer is a laundry appliance that uses natural gas or propane to generate heat to dry clothes.
Wattage is the measure of electrical power expressed in watts (W), indicating the rate at which a device consumes energy.
Refrigerant is a chemical compound used in HVAC systems and refrigerators to absorb heat from the environment by cycling through states of evaporation and condensation, enabling the cooling process through its cycle of evaporation and condensation.
Additional possible Samsung dryer symptoms you may experience
- Samsung dryer burning smell
- Samsung dryer display not working
- Samsung dryer door not closing
- Samsung dryer drum roller replacement
- Samsung dryer isn't heating
- Samsung dryer keeps running
- Samsung dryer keeps stopping
- Samsung dryer leaking water
- Samsung dryer light not working
- Samsung dryer makes noise when tumbling
- Samsung dryer no heat
- Samsung dryer no power
- Samsung dryer noisy
- Samsung dryer not cooling down
- Samsung dryer not draining
- Samsung dryer not drying
- Samsung dryer not spinning
- Samsung dryer not starting
- Samsung dryer not turning on
- Samsung dryer not working
- Samsung dryer sensor dry not working
- Samsung dryer stopped working
- Samsung dryer stops early
- Samsung dryer taking a long time to dry
- Samsung dryer won't heat up
- Samsung dryer won't start cycle
- Samsung dryer won't turn off
- Samsung dryer won't get hot