Model Number: DV350AEW/XAA
Brand: Samsung
Age: 1-5 years
Hi, I searched the forums for this topic, but didn't find it. From what I understand elsewhere on some forums and Amazon.com, this dryer has a TON of trouble with the drum cracking and separating. Mine started about a year ago and it's to the point now where I don't know if it's safe to continue using even on light loads. I won't bore you with the details from the call to Samsung. Just know that they WILL NOT stand behind the craftsmanship.
The replacement drum (part DC97-14849A) runs from $206 to $299. Are there any alternative part numbers that I could substitute? I've read that a powder-coated drum is much more resilient than the stainless steel ones.
Thanks in advance!
Brant