There is always some excitement when you bring home a new Samsung appliance, especially a dryer. While you expect it to work right away, sometimes it won’t get hot, and you’ve to figure out the possible reason for a brand new Samsung dryer not heating.
Your brand-new Samsung dryer might not be heating because of an electronic glitch, incoming power fault, incorrect installation, cycle, or setting, laundry overload, extra wet load, restricted airflow, or a defective heating element.
If it’s gas-powered, you’ve to consider a few other issues, such as gas failure and component (gas valve, igniter, or flame sensor) failure. I’ll help you go through all these issues so you can quickly fix your dryer.
Remember, a non-heating Samsung dryer is as good as dead since it won’t dry your clothes. So, act swiftly to get the laundry appliance back heating.
Let’s dive in!
In a rush? Below are nine issues that could stop your brand new Samsung dryer from heating and their quick solutions.
Brand New Samsung Dryer Not Heating– Quick Troubleshooting Guide!
| – | Likely Cause | What to Check | Recommended Fix |
| 1. | Electronic glitch | – | Reset the dryer |
| 2. | Incoming power fault | Under voltage, outlet tripped breaker or blown up fuse | Ensure the outlet supply is 240V, reset the breaker if it’s tripped off, and replace the thermal fuse if it lacks continuity |
| 3. | Incorrect installation | Loose power plug, wrong gas line connection, or incorrect vent placement | Firmly plug in the power cord, connect the gas supply correctly, and use the manual to position the dryer vent correctly |
| 4. | Incorrect cycle | Perm Press, Time Dry, Quick Dry, Air Fluff | Choose the correct dryer cycle that produces heat |
| 5. | Wrong Heat Setting | Eco Dry, Extra low Heat, Low Heat, or Wrinkle Prevent | Choose a heat setting |
| 6. | Laundry overload | Overfilled drum (more than ¾) | Reduce the wet laundry size to not more than ¾ capacity |
| 7. | Extra wet load | – | Squeeze off the excess water before re-loading your dryer. |
| 8. | Restricted airflow | Clogged ling filter or air vent | Unclog/clean the lint filter and air vent |
| 9. | Defective heating element | Damaged or burnt heating element | Replace the heating element if it lacks electrical continuity |
Why Is My New Samsung Dryer Not Heating?
You don’t expect many issues when a brand-new Samsung dryer won’t heat up. Here are nine issues to check out if that’s the case:
1. Electronic Glitch
Dryers sometimes suffer an electronic glitch, where the dryer freezes. When they do, they just won’t run, which means they won’t heat up. However, unlike most issues, this is an easy fix.
Fix
You can fix an electronic glitch with a reset, and here’s how to perform a Samsung dryer not heating reset:
- Turn off the dryer from the circuit breaker (flip off the circuit breaker)
- Alternatively, plug out the dryer from the electric outlet
- Wait for 1 – 5 minutes to power up the dryer again.
2. Incoming Power Fault
Unless your Samsung dryer gets sufficient power, it won’t get hot. That’s likely to happen due to the following:
- Under voltage outlet – Your Samsung requires a total voltage supply of 240V. If it’s less than that, the dryer might turn on, but it won’t get hot.
- Tripped breaker – A power issue such as a surge easily trips off the power breaker and cuts off its power supply. Once that happens, the dryer is unable to get hot.
- Blown-up fuse – Besides tripping the circuit breaker, a power surge can blow out the thermal fuse. The effects are, however, the same – your dryer won’t heat up.
Fix
Use a multimeter and set it on continuity before testing the power outlet. If the total voltage isn’t 240V, call an electrician. Reset the circuit breaker if it’s off and use the multimeter again on the thermal fuse to see if it has continuity. Replace it if it doesn’t.
3. Incorrect Installation
It could be that your brand-new Samsung dryer isn’t getting hot because it wasn’t correctly installed. This is something to check if you’ve never used the dryer since installing it. Things to check include the following:
- Loose power cord – Unless you firmly plug the power cord into the wall socket, your Samsung dryer won’t receive enough power to heat up.
- Wrong gas line connection (for gas dryers only) – If you have a Samsung gas dryer, check its gas line to ensure it’s well connected. If it’s not, then the dryer won’t heat up.
- Incorrect vent placement – It’s essential to position the dryer vent properly to avoid any kinks and blockages. If that’s not the case, the dryer won’t get hot.
Fix
Firmly plug the dryer power cord and ensure the gas supply line is connected and turned on. Also, ensure you correctly position the dryer vent, just like the manual dictates.
4. Incorrect Cycle
Not all dryer cycles allow the dryer to heat up. Some of them don’t, and they include the following:
- Perm Press – Perm Press is a wrinkle-free dryer cycle that offers longer non-heating cool-down periods, which means your dryer doesn’t heat at such a time.
- Time Dry – Time Dry allows your Samsung dryer to run for a preset time. So, it could be that the time has elapsed.
- Quick Dry – Quick Dry allows the dryer to run for 30 minutes or less and stop. So, check if that’s the case.
- Air Fluff – An Air Fluff cycle allows the dryer to run but blow only air and not heat. Thus, check if that’s the case.
Fix
Check your Samsung dryer cycle to ensure it’s the correct choice. Ensure you match the laundry with the right dryer cycle.
5. Wrong Heat Setting
It’s not just an incorrect dryer cycle that can stop a Samsung dryer from getting hot. A wrong heat setting can also prevent heating and include the following settings:
- Eco Dry – Eco Dry is a power-saving dryer setting that allows the dryer to run for a long time without too much heat.
- Extra Low Heat – An Extra-low heat setting allows the dryer to run at a temperature range of 100 – 1100F, which isn’t enough to get it hot.
- Low Heat – A low heat setting allows the dryer to run at a temperature of 120 – 1220F, which is also not very high. The dryer may still feel cold.
- Winkle Prevent – Wrinkle Prevent allows the drum to spin without heat. As a result, the dryer doesn’t get hot.
Fix
Recheck the dryer’s heat setting to ensure you only use the correct heat setting.
6. Laundry Overload
As tempting as it may be, you shouldn’t overload your Samsung dryer. If you do, the wet clothes won’t have adequate space to turn, and the dryer may take a while to get hot. Ideally, the dryer should be up to 3⁄4 drum full and not more than that.
Fix
Check the laundry size and reduce it if it is excessive. Ensure you evenly spread it.
7. Extra Wet Load
Not only shouldn’t the load be excessive, but it should also not be soaking wet. It shouldn’t drip. If it is, it’ll take time for the dryer to get hot. Typically, this issue is avoidable by using the spin and drain cycles while the clothes are still in the washer.
Fix
Take out the clothes and wring out the excess water. After that, re-load the dishwasher and ensure the clothes are evenly spread.
8. Restricted Airflow
The dryer needs to exude the hot air that it traps while running. That’s often due to clogging of the lint filter or air vent. So, you should check them for possible lint clogging.
Fix
Consider cleaning (with a soft brush) the lint screen to get rid of the dirt. Meanwhile, vacuum the dryer vent to get rid of the clog.
Also Read: Samsung Vent Sensor Dryer Troubleshooting
9. Defective Heating Element
The heating element’s job is to heat the dryer’s air to enable circulation. The dryer won’t get hot if it’s defective (perhaps broken or burnt). It could be that the heating element has short-circuited or damaged. Either way, the dryer won’t get hot.
Fix
Perform a Samsung dryer heating element test using a multimeter. Just power probe the multimeter into the dryer and measure its continuity. If the heating element lacks continuity, that proves its fault. So, consider a Samsung dryer heating element replacement.
Brand New Samsung Gas Dryer Not Heating
If you have a brand new Samsung gas dryer that won’t get hot, there are several other considerations in addition to the already discussed above. They include:
- No gas – Check if your gas dryer’s supply is turned on and installed correctly. The valve should be facing downwards (vertically and not horizontally).
- Faulty gas coil (or solenoid) – The work of the solenoid or gas valve allows it to open and allow gas flow to the burner. That, however, does not happen if the solenoid is faulty.
- Defective flame sensor – The flame sensor detects/senses the flame, enabling the gas dryer to heat up. That, however, doesn’t happen when it’s faulty.
- Defective igniter – The igniter burns the gas and produces the flame. It, however, fails to do so when faulty.
Fix
First, ensure the gas supply is turned on (vertically facing down). Then, test the flame sensor and igniter with a multimeter. If any lacks continuity, replace it. And if they are okay and the igniter glows briefly without igniting the gas, replace the solenoid valve.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating and Turning Off
If your Samsung dryer doesn’t heat and keeps turning off, it’s likely to be a result of any of these issues:
- Tripped breaker
- Small laundry load
- Defective heating element
- Blown-up thermal fuse
- Defective moisture sensor
- Overheating motor
- Failed hi-limit thermostat
Brand New Samsung Dryer Not Drying
Though you expect a brand new Samsung dryer to dry clothes, it sometimes may not, and it could be due to any of these reasons:
- Wrong drying cycle or heat setting
- Clogged lint filter or air vent
- Lack of gas
- Improper installation or vent placement
- Inadequate power supply
- Laundry overload
- Excessively wet laundry
People Also Ask
1. But How Do I Reset My Samsung Dryer Not Heating?
You can reset your Samsung dryer when it doesn’t get hot by unplugging it or turning off the circuit breaker for 1 – 5 minutes. The dryer should be working once you restore its power supply unless there’s a serious underlying issue.
2. Why Is My New Dryer Not Getting Hot?
Your new dryer might not get hot due to inadequate power, wrong installation, incorrect heat setting or dry cycle, excess laundry, or extra wet laundry. It could also be due to a clogged lint screen or air vent, which you must clean.
Concluding Thought
Now you know how to troubleshoot a brand new Samsung dryer not heating. Start by resetting it in case of an electronic glitch, and check its power supply, installation, dry cycle, and heat setting to ensure all is well. Then check the laundry to ensure it’s well loaded and the lint screen and air vent are clean, and if the heating element is defective, replace it.
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