Angela W Norwich , CT January 01, 2015 Appliance: Samsung Dryer DV448AEP/XAA-0001 Samsung Dryer Dv448aep/Xaa-0001 / : Dryer spinned but no heat. How to replace Dryer Thermostat. Replaced heating element and thermostat, took me about 2 hours but that's because i had to vacuum out the dryer inside and I also checked the fan before I closed the dryer back up. I have a Samsung DV448AAEP. Works great and saved my family money! 75 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours