Jaman M Hermiston , OR April 12, 2018 Appliance: Samsung Dryer DV219AEW/XAA-0001 Samsung Dryer Dv219aew/Xaa-0001 / : The clothes dryer tumbled but there was no heat. How to replace Dryer Thermostat. I replaced the thermostat, thermal fuse, and heating element. It worked after that. I could tell that the heating element was broken because there was a break in the coils. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours