20 Most Recent Samsung DV331AEW Dryer Questions & Answers

sounds like could be a control board issue? have to check with multi meter suggest you check the timer wire connections on the board looks for burns or seized areas as well as conitnuity

From the Owner's Manual: "F" Variables [F4 to F16] (Electrical problem) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. Select DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the washer. Re-select cycle and press START. If the problem remains, call for service. I would say, before calling for service turn the machine off then unplug it for a minute then plug back in and try.

The thermal fuse is located on the blower housing. You should check out this link to www.repairclinic.com for a lot more info on this and other possible items that could cause no heat. The link is; http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a8b160c44d1067187/Model-DV331AEW-Samsung-Dryer-Fuse-Thermal-Fuse-Breaker-Parts Good Luck! Rich Lilja

could be a number of things are lights turning on? first check plug for blown fuse if its av3 pin. try swapping for same amp fuse. next check drive belt and after that could be motor or start capacitor.

need to check the rollers or the glides on the drum. And in some case the center bearing components

Did you install the unit? Has the heat ever worked?

i have a bsch was3274 does the same turns on here the relays click 2 or 3 times and water dosent start going in to the machine

2 things possible here the belt broke or the thermostat by the thermister opened both scenarios will cause your problem if its the 2nd problem, clean the vent and the drier. inside and out

first disconnect your cord from the dryer, and ohm out the cord. place your test leads to each end of each of the wires. you could have a bad cord. one side of the cord could still give 110 to your board. check to see if the broken belt switch is tripped. if all this checks out, then should be your relay board. the one above the drum.

This is a delayed start function that has been activated. (up to 24 hours delay) I have to download the manual to post the steps on how to cancel the delayed start. I will re-post soon with the steps.

Kelly

Hi Jolene...You could have numerous problems causing your dryer not to heat.
I included some things to try and locate the problem part.
You can buy the parts needed on the following websites or numerous other website that sell parts.
http://www.partselect.com/
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/index.aspx


ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.
Check to make sure you are getting full 220 Volt power to the dryer, if you are then:
Check your Wiring
Often the main wiring connection from the house, at the dryer, burns and the connection breaks.
If this has happened to your dryer, you need to replace the power cord and the terminal block inside the dryer to which the
wire is attached.
Check the Door Switch
If the door switch or the door-switch actuator is defective, the dryer won't work and you need to replace the failed
component. The switch is inside the dryer main housing near the door frame.
Sometimes you need to raise or open the top or front of the dryer to reach the switch.
Check for continuity you should have none with door open, and should have a reading when closed.
If not replace the door switch.
Check to make sure you heating problem is not a lint build up in the discharge hose or the dryer,as this condition can cause
heater/thermistor problems such as overheating of the heating coil leading to failure of the coil and burnout of the
thermostat/thermistor due to overheat.
Remove the back/or front just under the door of the machine and try to locate the air duct going from the blower to the drum. Normally inside/outside the air duct you will find the heating coil and the thermostats/thermistors. Once you have located the heating coil, remove the two wires from it and check the coil with an ohm meter across the two terminals of the coil.
You should read continuity across the terminals, if not you will need to replace the coil as it is faulty.
If the heating coil is ok, then:
You can check the thermostat/thermistor one at a time by removing the two wires and taping them together with electrical tape
or with an ohm meter to test the thermostat/thermistor. (Should have/show continuity)
If the coil heats up then replace the thermostat/thermistor.
(Thermal fuse.If it overheats the dryer will not operate. It's located on the blower housing. It cannot be reset. A vent clogged
with lint can cause it to overheat. You can test it with an Ohm meter or continuity checker, if no continuity, replace it)
DO NOT LEAVE THE WIRES TAPED TOGETHER AFTER THE TEST.
This could cause a FIRE, as you have removed the safety of overheat from the machine.
Right after replacing a dryer element, always run the dryer on 'air fluff' / 'no heat', and go outside to verify there's
plenty of air coming out your vent system.
If the vent's clogged, that new element can burn out very quickly.
For video and pictures on how to replace an element go to the following website:
davesrepair.com/DIYhelp/DIYreplacingWPLdryels.htm

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Your best option is to get a technician to look at it and quote for a repair. A squeaky drum could be anything from the dryer not positioned level, a worn drive belt slipping, a worn out drum bearing or worn motor.

According to a post on applianceblog.com, this issue could be caused by a blocked vent or vent hose, which can trigger the HE error. You can start by checking if the vent and vent hose are not blocked. If that's not the issue, you can try measuring the voltage across RY5, RY6, and RY7 on the main power board during a normal dry cycle. If there is no voltage, you may need to replace the control panel . If you're looking for more information on troubleshooting your Samsung dryer, appliancepartspros.com has a comprehensive guide that lists common symptoms and their causes for your model .

Since you had a garment get caught in the door, check the hinges and the door latch and striker. Something could be damaged, bent, loose or deformed. You may be able straighten the part or replace the specific part to get the door to close properly. A problem with the door switch or the wiring is also possible. However, I wouldn't check that the switch is not providing the locked signal to the control board until the door closes with the correct alignment of the latch. If you do need to check the wiring, see https://fleetappliance.com/dryer-repair/how-to-fix-samsung-dryer-error-code-de/ for accessing the lock mechanism. I hope this helps. For further information, including a check for a parts list, please add a comment with the model number of your dryer. Cindy Wells

Watch the following video. It may help you. Samsung Dryer - Heater Element Replacement How-To DIY - $30 bucks! - YouTube

A newer element will only cause it to run too hot if it was a hotter element (more kilowatts) than the old one. Over heating problems are usually caused by poor air flow. If you got as far as the element you must have cleaned all the INTERNAL ductwork and the fan itself? EXTERNALLY, the exhaust hose should be as short as possible and without bends. Also check the duct through the wall, and check that the louvres on the outside are opening fully when the dryer is running. Birds love to make nests in there unless you have a cage on the outer vent. If it is 7 years old, it might just be time to invest in a new one. Having said that, my Whirlpool is 15 years old. ..