Model Number: DV45H7000EW/A2
Brand: Samsung
Age: 1-5 years
Dryer is only 2 yrs old but past warranty. I read this post - http://forum.partsdr.com/showthread....-FIXED-Samsung -
but my symptoms are slightly different. Whether on moisture sensing or manual timed dry, it will start with 20 mins on the panel, run for 5 to 10 seconds, stop running but lights and power still on, stays off for approximately 2 mins, start again for 5 to 10 secs, stop spinning again, timer goes to 1 min, then shuts off when timer goes to 0. It will not start again until 2 mins even if I power off and on again. If I shut off the power when it kicks off, at the approximate 2 mins I hear a "snap" come from behind/under it. It has a slight hot smell to it while doing this cycle. I have tested with ohm meter all thermos, thermistor and heating element. All within range. Pretty sure it's the motor but could it be the centrifugal switch and not the motor? I really don't want to buy one part then it be the other. Advice needed. Thanks