Samsung Dryer - Heater Element Replacement How-To DIY - $30 bucks!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- This would be the 2nd time that our now 8 year old dryer has lost its heating element, each one lasts about 4 years. This time we filmed its replacement, this is totally something anyone can do if you can handle a screw driver, which is just about the only tool you'll need. Parts are cheap and online, just make sure to match your model number with the part you are ordering.
I viewed the video & felt I could replace the heading elements. I ordered the part $26 & followed the video. It was a success. I big thank you as I know someone would have changed me much more than $26 to replace it.
Totally. Dryers aren’t complicated and a lot of folks can do it themselves with a bit of guidance. Good for you!
For my unfortunate friends that have the black version of this dryer (DVE50R5400V/A3 in my case), there are 2 additional screws behind the metal stand holding up the element. They are very difficult to get to from the front side. If you have an Allen wrench with a built-in Phillips head that will save you a lot of time. I lost mine, so I'm currently using a Phillips bit and tiny vice grips. Wish me luck!
Edit: Just those 2 screws turned a 30 minute disassembly into an hour. However, im finally done, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without this very helpful video!
One last thing, if you do have my model dryer, wait to take off ALL of the wires until after you have the new element and new fuses, as it's much easier to replace all of the components one wire and one piece at a time. The only wire that you have to disconnect to remove the element is the red wire above the blue wire that feeds directly into the top plug. After its removed, the element slides right out and you can set it on the floor directly in front of the dryer.
Very true to have all the parts you plan on changing available. I changed the heater element once and looked around, found the tensioner was toast for the belt...so ordered more parts...at least I didn't have to take the heater out again.
@@RedBarnHomestead Do you have a video to replace the belt or to show how you knew the tensioner needed to be replaced? Or dryer makes a squeeking noise when it starts tumbling but eventually subsides.
Best video ever ! I watched a dozen before I tried to tackle this, I got it done in a little over an hour. I'm a 69-year old woman who always wants to save money, ordered the part on Amazon and with your video I nailed it.
You are the exact reason why I make these videos. I'm...frugal...so I like to do things myself and it can be done if all you need to know is how!
I was happy w your video because I didn’t have to remove the drum. I will say that if your going to do it this way you will be laying on the floor a bit. I had no problem w this. If you turn the element hard to the right you can re install the base that goes under the element when your reinstalling the new unit. That’s was the tightest spot in this job. There is two screws on the back of the mount below the element (in the back of the mount ) the two on the front are easy to get too. To clarify I didn’t have little feet like this one. Mine mounted to the floor with two screws. But it was mostly the same. Thanks
Glad it was helpful, we have been noticing variances in machines over time, so a few little things change but it’s fundamentally the same.
This video was great! Fixed my dryer thanks for saving me hundreds of dollars 🎉
I am super glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for the detailed thorough video. Saved me a couple hundred dollars. Ordered the element on Amazon. My dryer is back in business.
Yeah, my dryer element failed again, working on a repair while the new one comes in. I have never changed so many elements before on a dryer.
Thank you and your lovely camera lady!! I appreciate you guys, I was a lil intimidated but trust me, If I can do it, ANYONE can!! Hello from Southern California :)
We live in such a rural area there really isn’t any other way to fix it but yourself. Glad you were able to do it!
So thanks for the video. Very helpful. I would suggest that instead of saying that you don't even have to move it away from the wall if you just lift the front up. You should be sure to UNPLUG the dryer no matter which method you use. Thanks again
Very true. Our dryer has the outlet to the side, so its kinda in your face and we don't have to move our particular dryer, you are right, some folks may need to...or at least trip the breaker for the dryer which isn't 100% but is better than nothing and doesn't require too much moving things around.
This video was my saving grace to fix my dryer as I had no idea why it wasn't working and didn't want to buy a new machine after just buying a new washer. Thank you so much !
You are very welcome! Glad you are able to keep it.
I tried this disassembly method the first time I took the dryer apart. Mine has one screw on the back of that slot you talked about that you have to unscrew totally blind with a stubby screwdriver. I saw another video where he took the drum out, so I tried that instead. After my original apprehension, I took out the drum. I recommend it, and the pulley system is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. The benefit is that you have TONS of room to play with inside the dryer.
Also, mine has three spade connectors instead of two. One red, one white, and one blue (very patriotic). I essentially had to guess which went where when I did mine the first time.
Yeah, variations from model to model have been found, some have extra screws, some do not. Not sure on the 3 spades though. Those elements are 220 volts and should only need 2.
Amazing reference video. This was nearly identical to the unit I owned and worked perfect to resolve the issues. More importantly, it helped me understand the internals of the dryer a little better so that an easier fix could be implemented in the future. I truly believe it was a clog based on what I pulled out and cleaned up, but figured I would change the element anyway since I was in there.
Thank you. I also did a video on changing everything as I had noticed my belt tensioner pulley had seized and the belt was wearing it away.
About to replace mine. I just order it. Although it cost me $49 in amazon but thanks To this guy on the video, showing how to replace it.
I hope the swap works well for you.
Great video! Extremely straight forward and easier to follow than others.
Glad it was helpful, it’s just a good way to save a dryer from the dump.
This video made me feel like I could replace the heating element on my own. This is a great step by step video! Thank you!!!
It is one of the easier harder things to do on your dryer. Swapping out the drive belt...that gets long, but this, depending on model, can be fairly easy to do. Some folks have 2 extra screws that are hard to reach...they are just screws, but awkward and don't need to be replaced.
Thank you so much for making this video. Just changed our heater element on our dryer!!!! 😁 Took us about 45 minutes to get it done. 🤗
That is fantastic! I love to hear folks are fixing their own stuff.
This video was a lifesaver for sure. Mine stopped heating the week of Christmas 🎄 and after making the change to the new element it’s working like a charm.
That's great news to hear, glad your dryer is working again!
Note: My dryer was a newer or order version of the same model. I had 2 screws in the back, not the feet of the litt stand that hold it up. After wiggling for a while I felt around and found the two screws. I was able to get them, even with my arthritis, by coming in with a stubby Philips from the right hand side. Maybe make this a top comment so that other people see it.
Yeah, this video actually applies to most dryers in general, not just Samsung ones.
If your bracket that supports the heating element has the two screws behind, ratchet wrench with Phillips socket works wonders!
Great instructional video with clear steps to get it done. Your video made what I thought might be intimidating, a simple repair. Took me a little over an hour due to the two bolts and my red/blue clips on the heating element took a while to get off.
Yeah, it seems those back screws vary from model to model.
Amazing video. Thank you for showing how to open the top without taking off the screws and L-hinge in the back. It saved me tons of time since I have a tight laundry room. Other videos showed you had to take off the heating compartment from the back, but this method from the front was so much easier.
Yes, it was a game changer for me too once I found out you could just lift it up! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Awesome video! Just used this for a step by step and replaced mine in 30 minutes. Dryer works great now! Thanks!
It’s a fairly common problem but I’ve had to do it enough I’ve gotten good at it.
Thank you SO much for this video!! I was able to change mine and now it works great!!
I’m very glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for this, I try to pull out the metal casing like you did but it the other arch point was too far back so I had to remove the front of the dryer tube and the rest worked ❤
Nice!
This video definitely just helped me tremendously! I did everything step by step and it heats up again! Thank you!!!
Glad to hear!
Thank you for doing this video. I was able to fix my sisters dryer and saved her a lot of money. I subscribed and will check out you other videos.
Glad it was helpful, we’ve had issues with this dryer and the heater element. Either I’m buying them too cheap or they just break, but we replaced this one in the video last week.
Thank you so much for posting this video. This will be my first time installing a heating element and I feel confident with your instruction!
It saves a lot of money to DIY, that’s for sure.
I have had this dryer for 10 years and this is the 1st time I'm having to replace the heating element
That’s a great run. I’m wondering if I opt for a different brand of heater if it will last longer…these cheap replacements don’t seem to do great.
Your video helped my husband replace a neighbor's dryer's heating element. Thank you!
Awesome, it’s always good to hear the video helped!
Thanks for this video - was very helpful. Just a note positioning the housing so it fits into the exhaust is a pain in the ass. But got it eventually. Only three small cuts...
It is a pain. Thankfully it’s a suction based system so if you accidentally get it wrong, it still sucks some hot air, just not as much.
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the great detail. I was able to change the heating element in our dryer last night with ease.
That’s awesome to hear. Fixing stuff yourself is very rewarding.
Thank you so much!!
Followed all the steps and I got my dryer running!!!
That’s awesome to hear!
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace the element relatively easily. For lifting the top I used auto trim tools to pry the top off the clips. It was easier than the foot method.
That would also work, but that would require a walk outside to my shop to get them. lol
Got this job knocked out today. Thanks for the great vid. 👏
I'm very glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for guiding me through these steps. It took me a lot longer than 15 minutes though! :D
Yes, the first time is always the longest. Our dryer has used more than one.
Well done! Actually, I was able to hold the drum up while wiggling the heater coil tube out.
Nice! Always feels good to do it yourself.
Thanks a lot, perfect explanation I was able to replace mine without issues 🎉
Awesome, glad it worked out!
This was so very helpful - thank you for sharing
We’re super glad you found it helpful, that’s why we do these videos. :)
Thank you so much for this video. I changed this for my mom and your video really helped. 😊
Thank you, that feedback is always good to hear! I'm glad it was helpful, dryers are fairly basic machines.
Thank You so much the video was very well done not everyone knows how to make good instructional vides and help me immensely.
Thank you very much for saying that!
Thank you for your time and to edit your video. It help me 100%. Thank you! Thank you!!
It’s totally worth it if you can fix it yourself!
When you were getting the tabs out I had a flashback of slipping while installing them had to go to medi clinic for stitches 😂
You say that and you are right, there are quite a few sharp pieces of metal here if you aren’t careful.
Excellent walk through. Thank you!!
You are welcome, glad it was helpful.
Whoever built my dryer screwed the prop stand down in the back, two screws like the front. That was fun
That's less cool. It took a couple times and videos to finally open the thing as shown.
Same exact thing I'm finding right now. I've gotten one off but had to take a break while trying to get the second. 🤬 haha!
Bravo on a great tutorial! Very straightforward forward and appreciate your taking YOUR time to make this video. I am having trouble getting the top of the dryer back on though. It seemed yours just snapped right back into place. Any hints/tricks?
Grab a flashlight and make sure all the pins and such line up, then it should just pop down. Any sort of twist or mis-alignment will keep it from going all the way down.
Thank you so much for a great video. I was able to change it myself.
I always enjoy these comments, thanks for posting, I'm glad your dryer is working again.
Thank you so much for the informative video!
Thanks for watching! And learning how stuff works, its pretty important to know these things aren't magical.
Thank you so much!!! Definitely subscribing!!
Thank you! I'm not sure what else could fail on this machine after our other video of replacing everything else...knock on wood.
Excellent video! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. I do this way too often.
Super helpful!! Thank you!!
Glad it helped, its why I like to make these videos.
Saved me some money, thanks.
Cool. Our dryer tends to break at the most inconvenient times, so we actually stock a spare.
I watched your video, very well done. I followed all the steps and replaced the heating element, but my dryer still doesn't heat up. Im not sure what else it could be. 🤔
Double check all the connections obviously, make sure the heating element doesn't touch any of the metal parts. There might be an over temp sensor that has failed (those things on the side) so you might need to replace those to get it to work again.
@@RedBarnHomestead it turns out I have a dead wire to the plug. The dryer was only getting 120V instead of 240V. It had enough power to turn on, but not enough to dry.
My version of the 5200w/a3 added a screw on the inside of the heater element housing deflector plate at the front and two mounting screws to the back of the support bracket for the element housing. Be careful as the metal is SHARP!
I have heard of a similar story about the extra screw. Wonder it was an addition or removal of a screw during the production run.
🎉 thank you, it worked 😊 I'm soooo happy.
Nice! Glad it did!
I have the same unit but on the heating element there is another screw on it that connects it to the stand and another two screws that are on the back of the stand that are impossible to get to without taking the entire machine apart
I have another video that shows the next few steps, its honestly not that hard to take the rest of the machine apart once you get the front off.
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got it done but you failed to show the back screws on that support bracket but I got them out (didn't bother putting them back in due to location and the damned drum was in the way the whole time but now got to test it first
There will be variations from model to model.
Thanks!
You are welcome! Thanks for the tip!
Thanks so much for video
Will looking for the part in Amazon?
Just happened last week
There are lots of choices but we’re sure they are mostly the same.
I did this and my dryer works again but it smells like something is hot.... did I screw up somewhere?
I’d give it a bit of time, but feel free to check to make sure your airways are clear, including those for the element.
Very helpful thank you!
Glad it could be of help!
I did this but the breaker switch keeps tripping as soon as I hit start. (Powers on, set time and heat level then hit start and it barely starts then cuts off and breaker trips). I was pretty careful to attach the blue and red the way they were on the old / bad element. But I just switched them and tried again and still tripping. Could it be the heating element (ordered from amazon yesterday and arrived today)? I did not bend the little tabs but they are staying on.
They key is the heater element can’t touch anything but the ceramic insulators, not for heat, but for electricity. Double check that the element is not touching anything. Otherwise, it’s something else.
@@RedBarnHomestead Thank you. So since I tried it three times and since we need to use the dryer, I called someone and they came out and he took everything apart including removing the drum etc. He said everything looked fine but one of the connections from the element was not connected (but they were when I tried it last night). Anyway he said he saw no burned wires etc and it looked ok and he put it back together (but messed up the top a little trying to get it back together which I didn’t understand since I did it fine). It started and ran for 3 seconds and tripped. His judgment is that the breaker is bad. And they don’t do those. So a friend removed the breaker just now and told me how to put a new one in. So I will go buy one tomorrow and hopefully that will fix it. If not, I will be calling that company again but out dryer has been out since basically Tuesday evening. Thank you again for your comment and for your video in the first place.
Are you sure the thermal fuse doesn't also have to be replaced when the heating element breaks?
Not typically. It is possibly the thermal fuse traps but in all my years it’s always been the element.
Hi! Is it normal for there to be a burning smell at first when you replace the element ?
Yes, for a little bit.
Close but my bracket below my heating element had screws in the back too
Interesting...but you found it, guessing you were able to get them out and get it swapped out?
@@RedBarnHomesteadyes. Also there was a screw holding the heating element tray and bottom bracket together. It made it difficult to pull the tray out and put back in because there isn't a lot of room
@@BigNateHerrington Same. It's a bitch in a half trying to get to them.
I am having a heck of a time getting that brace out from below the element. Any tips 😒
It has bent steel tabs you need to unbend a bit to get them out of their slots.
Hi...I Have the Same Dryer...But Mine...Turns Everything On But It Doesn't Spin...What Can It Be...😢🤔.. Can U Plz Help Me🥺
Yep, I have a video on changing the tension-er and the belt...check that out.
@@RedBarnHomestead thx..
Should there be a gap on the bottom when you put the heating element back in place?
The heat element should only touch the sides of the box it lives in, if that's your question.
@@RedBarnHomestead not really. The housing that its in. When you put it back on place into the hole at the back of the unit. Should there be any gap between the two
Is there a “burn in” for the new heating element or is it good to go right after install?
Good to go!
Dang I replaced still doesn’t work. Not sure
Double check that all your connections are good. Also make sure there are not breaks in the heating element itself. You can temp. fix them by connecting them together with a crimp, but make sure the path of electricity is clear. You may need an ohm meter (common on most volt meters) to check the other heater things.
Hi there, up in Canada myself - for reference, what's the heating element/part # you ordered? I'll of course go by my model number but would be good to know. Thanks!
www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07BQPJXWK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Ive got a bit of burning smell the first two times ive turned it on. Is that normal?
Yes, it can be smelly for a few starts. More than that maybe have a look and see what’s going on.
I did this step by step and turned it on for a test run and it smells like something’s burning 😅
It does that. It goes away.
Very helpful
I’m glad you found it useful!
My dryer is heating too much. Would i have to replace the heating element?
There settings for low medium and high.
Gotta wear gloves around sheet metal:)
Probably good advice.
Putty knife to release top clips
Yes, or needle nose, something to that affect.
Can i please have the model number ??
Of the kit or dryer?
Both if possible. I need to order a heating element for a Samsung one. Looks just like the one on the video. Thanks for making this as well