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Samsung dryer display not working

Common reasons your Samsung dryer display is not working

The most common reasons your Samsung dryer display is not working are a defective electronic control board, defective power supply board or an inoperative user interface control.

  • 52%

    52% of the time it's the
    Electronic Control Board

  • 21%

    21% of the time it's the
    Power Supply Board

  • 16%

    16% of the time it's the
    User Interface Control

  • 11%

    11% of the time it's the
    Something else

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Most common repairs needed to fix a Samsung dryer

Electronic Control Board Replacement

When your dryer display is not working, a defective electronic control board could be preventing the control panel from powering up. Wires connect the user interface control board in the control panel to the electronic control board inside the dryer. When a defective electronic control board fails to send power and proper signals to the user interface control and control panel, the dryer won’t turn on. When your dryer is completely dead, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the problem.


How to replace the electronic control board in an electric dryer

Power Supply Board Replacement

When the display is not working on your dryer, a defective power supply board may need replacing. The power supply board distributes electrical current from the dryer power cord to the electronic control board and other components in the dryer. When the power supply board doesn’t send power to the electronic control board or the control panel, the dryer won’t power up. When your dryer is completely dead, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and check the dryer. The technician will replace the power supply board if it’s defective.

User Interface Control Replacement

When the dryer control panel display is not working, an inoperative user interface control could be causing the failure. The user interface control sends power and signals to the control panel to operate the display and indicator lights. When the control panel is completely dead, have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and check the dryer. The technician will replace the user interface control if it’s defective.

Why is my dryer display not working?

Power issues with your Samsung dryer can stem from your home’s power supply. A bad power cord, wiring failure or defective electronic control board in the dryer can also prevent the dryer from powering up.

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Check the power supply

Follow these basic troubleshooting steps to check the power supply going to your dryer:

  1. Make sure that the dryer power cord is properly plugged in.
  2. Reset the house circuit breaker for the dryer to make sure the outlet is getting power.
  3. For a gas dryer, plug a night light or small appliance into the electrical outlet for the dryer to test for power. If the item doesn’t get power from the outlet, have an electrician repair the electrical outlet in your home.

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Examine the power cord and its wiring connections

Unplug the dryer and check the power cord for damage. Replace the power cord if it’s damaged.

For an electric dryer, check the power cord wire connections on the terminal block at the back of the dryer (with the dryer still unplugged). The image above shows how the power cord wires should be connected on an electric dryer.

Reconnect any loose power cord wires.

Check control board wiring

With the dryer still unplugged, check the wiring connection on the main electronic control board. Reconnect any loose wires.

If you see damage to the control board such as burn spots, you’ll likely need to replace the main control board.

Here’s a safe DIY video that shows how to replace the main electronic control board on a common type of dryer:

If you’re not completely confident that you can repair the dryer on your own, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem.

What to expect when you experience a Samsung dryer display not working issue

How is the display not working problem fixed?

Correcting most display not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, power supply board or user interface control. 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 display that is not working

When the dryer display is not working 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 display not working 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.

No visual on a Samsung dryer’s panel makes cycle selection guesswork. Loose wires or a damaged control board frequently cause this. If restarts fail, opt for dryer fix near me. Skilled repairs restore an active display so you can monitor each load effectively.

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Glossary Terms

A dryer vent is a duct that channels hot air, lint, and moisture from a clothes dryer to the outside of a home, ensuring safe operation and reducing the risk of fire.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel used primarily for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. It's a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting mainly of methane, but it also contains smaller amounts of other hydrocarbons and sometimes sulfur compounds.

A gas dryer is a laundry appliance that uses natural gas or propane to generate heat to dry clothes.

A dual ice maker is a feature in some refrigerators that includes two separate ice makers: one in the fridge compartment and another in the freezer section. This setup doubles the appliance's ice-making capacity.

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