Ryan Burrell for Model Number dv42h5200ep/A3 Hello, I have the Samsung dryer listed. (Electric). The dryer runs fine, but there is absolutely no heat. Not even for a second. I've pulled the dryer apart and inspected the heating element. Looks brand new. (The dryer is 16 months old) Checked voltage and on main board and its fine. I'm wondering what you think might be the best parts to order. I'm perfectly fine with a shot gun approach and spending extra money on parts (As it would cost literally hundreds to have someone come out). I was thinking of ordering a moisture sensor and a thermistor. Can you think of any other parts or anything I can do to narrow down the issue? Thank you!
Answer Ryan, The first thing to check would be the thermostats on the unit for continuity. If there is continuity on the thermostats then they are good. Check the thermistor and make sure that it is good. If the thermostats and thermistor check ok then There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the control. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the control side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, December 21, 2015