Samsung dryer burning smell

What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer burning smell issue

How is the burning smell problem fixed?

Correcting most burning smell problems usually involves replacing the heating element, idler assembly or drum bearing. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer burning smell

When the dryer has a burning smell it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.

What to look out for with a dryer burning smell diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Samsung Dryer Smells Like Burning

If you suspect burning inside your dryer, leave your home and immediately call 911 to have the fire department check the dryer and extinguish the fire.

If the burner smell is not severe and smells like dust or lint burning – the same smell you detect when you start your furnace or heater for the first time in the fall – lint buildup could be heating up and smoking inside the dryer cabinet.

Stop the dryer and schedule dryer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician check the dryer. The technician will open the cabinet and check for lint around the burner assembly or heating element. Clearing out that lint may fix the problem.

Clearing lint and debris from the lint duct system going to the outside of your home will help prevent burning smells coming from your Samsung dryer. Clean lint out of the flexible vent hose behind the dryer. If needed, have an air duct cleaning service clean the dryer exhaust air duct system going to the outside of your home. Also clear lint from the lint screen before starting each load. Wash the lint screen with water and soft bristle brush monthly to remove dryer sheet and fabric softener buildup on the screen.

If you smell burning wire insulation, carefully unplug the dryer without touching the cabinet or shut off the house circuit breaker to the dryer to disconnect electrical power. Burning wire insulation typically indicates a short in wiring or a dryer component. Have your Samsung dryer that smells like burning wire insulation serviced by a repair technician before plugging the appliance back in.