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Samsung dryer is noisy

Samsung dryers are generally very quiet. Many of the sounds are normal or can be fixed with little effort. Nearly every sound the dryer makes will fall into one of four main categories: rattling, thumping, squealing or grinding, or humming. Pick the closest sound to the one you're hearing so you can do the correct troubleshooting steps for your issue.

Control buttons on Samsung dryer do not work or respond

If your dryer won't start, the buttons won't work, or the control knob won't select a different cycle, you probably have Child Lock turned on. If your Child Lock icon is lit, this confirms it. Turning Child Lock off will take care of your problem.

Samsung dryer is leaking

How does a dryer leak water? Where does the moisture even come from? If you're getting a leak, check for condensation, inspect where the leak is coming from, and make sure your exhaust vent meets specifications.

Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer

If your dryer is heating but the clothes are still damp, your vent is probably blocked. If your dryer has weak heat and runs for a long time, that could also be a blocked vent. And if your dryer ends after only a couple minutes with soaking wet clothes, your moisture sensors could be dirty. And these are only some of the possible causes. To make su

Samsung dryer turns on but doesn’t start or spin

Unfortunately, if your dryer isn't spinning, it usually means that service is required. There's one quick test to perform to make sure that the cycle is being started correctly. And of course make sure it's not something as simple as Child Lock.

Samsung dryer smokes or smells

Dryer odors can come from a few places such as the lint trap, exhaust vent, or not actually from the dryer at all, like the washing machine or the water. If the dryer's new, that might be the reason as well. When a new dryer starts up for the first time, it may smell like something is burning, as any oil residue from the packing material heats up.

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