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OptiGuy4u t1_j6dj3fs wrote

I've repaired our dryer several times. If you can find a YouTube walk through of the disassembly of your model absolutely don't be afraid to do it. Watch and pause the video as you go through.

The first time, mine was a temp sensor. And YouTube helped me troubleshoot. I should have just spent a little more on the entire heating assembly that came with all the sensors because it went out about 6 months later.

There isn't much to a dryer once you get in there.

UNPLUG IT FIRST

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Lil-Sprankles-2402 OP t1_j6dkwwy wrote

Thank you!

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OptiGuy4u t1_j6dx6ea wrote

Oh also, BE VERY CAREFUL when you're working inside and taking the dryer cabinet apart. There are a lot of sharp metal edges inside. Just be real careful.

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OptiGuy4u t1_j6dwcou wrote

I'm confident in you. Let me know how it goes.

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phenolic72 t1_j6en81s wrote

Just chiming in to agree. I replaced the heating element and thermostat on our Samsung 3 times during its 13 year life. Find a YouTube video and take photos as you go.

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canuckcrazed006 t1_j6epko8 wrote

I just replaced my dryer heater fuse about 2 weeks ago, 50 dollar part and 30 mins of time, easy fix

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mmaalex t1_j6ickze wrote

My (limited) experience repairing dryers is usually the temp sensor fails or the gas solenoid on a gas dryer.

You should be able to find a schematic and manual for your unit and go thru and figure out which has failed, or option two is to just throw parts at it.

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