Our dryer will run for about 20minutes, then all power shuts off for 5 minutes, when the power finally comes back on, and we turn it back on to dry, it shuts right back off, we have to wait atleast an hour for it to run for about 20 more minutes then we go thru it all again…it takes me all day to dry 1 load of clothes…
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Could you please recheck and varify your model number, I could not find it in any of our research screens.
Get it from the model and serial plate on the door opening of the unit.
In general,
It sounds like you have a motor that is overheating or a low voltage problem to the machine.
But I need a proper model number to research it for you.
Thanks,
sorry, model # DV306LEW/XAA
Thanks for the model number,
I’m still thinking you have a overheating motor at this point.
Lets try these things first :
Move the dryer out and check for a hole or tear in the flex vent .
Check for a heavy lint build up and articles that have fallen behind the machine.
Remove the top of the machine and look down on the floor and the sides of the cabinet for a lint buildup.
Unplug the machine, remove the cover where the power cord goes into the back of the machine, and check the cord connections for being loose and possible damage to the line cord.
Anything else at this point would require dismantling the machine, and using a multi meter to check circuits and resistances.
A lint build up around or in the machine would indicate lint on or in the motor causing it to overheat and shut down.
A loose connection or damage to the line cord would indicate a possible voltage problem, also causing the motor to heat and shut down.
Please drop us a line when you have done these checks and we can go from there. 
[quote=Joe / APP Team;254126]Thanks for the model number,
I’m still thinking you have a overheating motor at this point.
Lets try these things first :
Move the dryer out and check for a hole or tear in the flex vent .
Check for a heavy lint build up and articles that have fallen behind the machine.
Remove the top of the machine and look down on the floor and the sides of the cabinet for a lint buildup.
Unplug the machine, remove the cover where the power cord goes into the back of the machine, and check the cord connections for being loose and possible damage to the line cord.
Anything else at this point would require dismantling the machine, and using a multi meter to check circuits and resistances.
A lint build up around or in the machine would indicate lint on or in the motor causing it to overheat and shut down.
A loose connection or damage to the line cord would indicate a possible voltage problem, also causing the motor to heat and shut down.
Please drop us a line when you have done these checks and we can go from there. :)[/quote]
Hi Joe,
We had someone come and replace a part with part number MFS-F13DL-SO and that is not the problem either, he cleaned everything also, what else could it be. Even after replacing the part, the dryer still shuts off after 15 minutes and it cost us $185…(which i think is a rip-off):mad:
[LEFT][COLOR=#000000]Hi Joe,
We had someone come and replace a part with part number MFS-F13DL-SO and that is not the problem either, he cleaned everything also, what else could it be. Even after replacing the part, the dryer still shuts off after 15 minutes and it cost us $185…(which i think is a rip-off):mad:
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[COLOR=#000000]We had someone come and replace a part with part number MFS-F13DL-SO and that is not the problem either, he cleaned everything also, what else could it be. Even after replacing the part, the dryer still shuts off after 15 minutes and it cost us $185…(which i think is a rip-off):mad:[/COLOR][/LEFT]
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I don’t see what a control board has to do with your complaint ?
I may be wrong about the motor, but we know that the control didn’t solve the problem.
Try this first,
You may have a build up on the sensor bar in the drum back wall, or the filter housing(2 silver metal strips).
Get some alcohol on a rag, and clean those metal strips really good and try it with a load.
I hope this is it
Thanks, we will try your suggestions. So, your saying the part that was fixed wasn’t even something that needed to be done…(obviously)! Thanks sooo much for ur help!
Unless, the technician saw something on the control board, I don’t see how or why the control board was replaced.
There are other possibilities, like cleaning the sensor. weak motor or even a loose wire.
Good Luck:)
I am at my wits end with this dryer and don’t know where else to turn.
Same issue with it running 20 min and then over heating. Lint trap is clear dryer vent not blocked dryer pulled out so it has a strait shot. Replaced thermostats and thermo-fuses. Been through 2 “new” motors. Resistance of heating coil is around 10 ohms. dryer is a Samsung DV316LES/XAA please help before it ends up on the curb.
[quote=jonnyshaw;457125]I am at my wits end with this dryer and don’t know where else to turn.
Same issue with it running 20 min and then over heating. Lint trap is clear dryer vent not blocked dryer pulled out so it has a strait shot. Replaced thermostats and thermo-fuses. Been through 2 “new” motors. Resistance of heating coil is around 10 ohms. dryer is a Samsung DV316LES/XAA please help before it ends up on the curb.[/quote]
Johnny,
The only thing you haven’t coverred is the belt switch and wiring.
Have you run the diagnostic codes in the control board ?
You may want to run the dryer, with the exhaust vent disconnected from the back of the dryer as well, it should help us to determine a possible overheat situation, causing the thermal cut out on the heater to open .
Let us know what you find, and we can go from there.
So I was finally able to figure it out and it ended up being one of those things were you’re like “HELLO!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” The problem ended up being a Thermistor, one of the first things you check right? When I originally checked it there was continuity and it ohmed out so I just moved on. Turns out it was actually about 3K Ohms off and that made the PCB guess what the temperature was and with each cycle of the heating element the PCB kept guessing that it was cooler and cooler till eventually it just overheated.
At least it’s finally fixed though live and learn I guess, just kicking myself for buying a motor when I didn’t need to.
[quote=jonnyshaw;460814]So I was finally able to figure it out and it ended up being one of those things were you’re like “HELLO!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!” The problem ended up being a Thermistor, one of the first things you check right? When I originally checked it there was continuity and it ohmed out so I just moved on. Turns out it was actually about 3K Ohms off and that made the PCB guess what the temperature was and with each cycle of the heating element the PCB kept guessing that it was cooler and cooler till eventually it just overheated.
At least it’s finally fixed though live and learn I guess, just kicking myself for buying a motor when I didn’t need to.[/quote]
Johnny,
Great job.
We’re glad you’re up and running.
Good Luck,
Joe, I have a very similar model dryer which is doing the EXACT same thing as described in this thread. However i have already replaced the thermistor last night and did a test run and same thing occurred. also the exhaust vent is clean and unobstructed. Thanks,
[QUOTE=Gpeever;868162]Joe, I have a very similar model dryer which is doing the EXACT same thing as described in this thread. However i have already replaced the thermistor last night and did a test run and same thing occurred. also the exhaust vent is clean and unobstructed. Thanks,[/QUOTE]
Gpeever, Since you’ve cleaned out the lint and checked the exhaust vent and hood. You’ll want to check the blower wheel and make sure it is a tight fit on the motor shaft. A loose or rounded blower wheel will disrupt the air flow and cause the dryer to overheat. then check the motor circuit thermal fuse [AP4201892] it may be weak and opening causing the dryer to shut down. The last measure should be the motor it may be overheating and opening the overload. Presumably you’ve already checked for proper voltage and loose connections and the other recommended checks in the previous posts. Good Luck
[QUOTE=Joe / APP Team;868171]Gpeever, Since you’ve cleaned out the lint and checked the exhaust vent and hood. You’ll want to check the blower wheel and make sure it is a tight fit on the motor shaft. A loose or rounded blower wheel will disrupt the air flow and cause the dryer to overheat. then check the motor circuit thermal fuse [AP4201892] it may be weak and opening causing the dryer to shut down. The last measure should be the motor it may be overheating and opening the overload. Presumably you’ve already checked for proper voltage and loose connections and the other recommended checks in the previous posts. Good Luck[/QUOTE]
Thanks will do. I have not checked if there is a short between the element and housing. Just checked continuity across the element itself. Usually it is quite hot in the drum even on extra low heat and causes a shut down, however just ran low heat until it shut off, opened the door until the panel became responsive (cooled down) and turned on air fluff (no heat) 2 min in it shuts down. The drum is not overly hot either. This has me thinking the motor is causing the issue as you said above. Wish me luck…
[QUOTE=Gpeever;868428]Thanks will do. I have not checked if there is a short between the element and housing. Just checked continuity across the element itself. Usually it is quite hot in the drum even on extra low heat and causes a shut down, however just ran low heat until it shut off, opened the door until the panel became responsive (cooled down) and turned on air fluff (no heat) 2 min in it shuts down. The drum is not overly hot either. This has me thinking the motor is causing the issue as you said above. Wish me luck…[/QUOTE]
Gpeever, Good Luck !!! Let us know what happens.
Hi everyone,
I have a brand new Samsung Dryer with a brand new rigid vent only 5 ft long with one 90 elbow with new 30 Amp dedicated breaker. The dryer keeps shutting off after 5 minutes, and kicking the breaker off. I had another dryer in same location for a few months, and worked fine. Only bought another set because the washer drum was leaking. Anyways, on the inside of the drum, on the back wall, the heat vent cover is super hot when this happens. Like you can’t hold your fingers on it, it’s that hot. But why is a new dryer overheating?
Of course, I live in an area where Samsung doesn’t service:mad:
[QUOTE=geotactic;874865]Hi everyone,
I have a brand new Samsung Dryer with a brand new rigid vent only 5 ft long with one 90 elbow with new 30 Amp dedicated breaker. The dryer keeps shutting off after 5 minutes, and kicking the breaker off. I had another dryer in same location for a few months, and worked fine. Only bought another set because the washer drum was leaking. Anyways, on the inside of the drum, on the back wall, the heat vent cover is super hot when this happens. Like you can’t hold your fingers on it, it’s that hot. But why is a new dryer overheating?
Of course, I live in an area where Samsung doesn’t service: mad:[/QUOTE]
Geotactic, under the circumstances, new dryer, new breaker rigid vent, overheating and tripping the breaker, you’ll need to check for a shorted or pinched wire to the heater element or an element that’s is drooping once heated and touching the element casing. Also check and make sure the new breaker is properly installed on the buss bars.