

When closing the heater housing make sure that you screw the screws back through the heating element where needed to make sure it is secured in place. Open the housing and replace the old heating element with the new one.
#Samsung heating element install
Install the new heating elementĭisconnect the two wires that connected to the heating element and remove all the screws from its housing. Slightly lift the drum, remove it from the dryer and set it aside. To remove the belt use one hand pull the tension pulley handle and with the other hand carefully remove the belt from the tension wheel. You will need to unscrew all 5 screws to remove the bulk head.ĭisconnect the moister sensor wire from the right bottom corner. Now you can lift and remove the bulk head. There are five screws located at the 4 tabs of the bulk head and one more screw located at the vent at the bottom of the bulk head. Uninstall the bulk headĭisconnect the drum light wire located at the top open area on the left side. Disconnect the door switch and put the panel aside. Now slightly lift the front panel rail from the locking tabs and release it. Then, remove the filter and release the wire harness from the plastic curs that holding it. 3 Screws located at the top rail of the front panel, and three more screws located at the front of the panel - one screw at the top area, and two more at the filter area. Open the dryer door and locate the screws. The are 6 screws located at the front panel you will need to unscrew.
#Samsung heating element free
Insert the metal tool and when you feel the tab press it slightly until the top is free to come up.

With a thin metal tool, press on the hidden locking tabs located between the top and the dryer's body. The vent does not have to be disconnected. Pull the dryer away from the wall and disconnect it from the power outlet. The top of the dryer will be lifted up or you might need to access some areas from the top.

Replacing the element will require to take the dryer apart - But no stress, it is one of the most common repairs.Ĭlear a open space around and above the dryer. The heating element is made of a coil that heats up when electricity is going through it. The heating element is the part in the dryer that's actually heats up the air before flowing into the drum.
