How to replace Samsung dryer moisture sensor part # DC61-02627A

[@greenvegas2007]

Amazing video. This dryer model is 100% more involved to change the moisture sensors vs every other dryer in videos on the internet! I drilled a hole in the front to get to the 4th (hidden screw) that gets removed the opposite direction of the other three screws so I didn’t have to pull the dryer out from under our folding table and disconnect the gas line/dryer vent and remove the top/front panels. There should have been an access hole there to begin with which would save a tech a LOT of extra effort as you so wonderfully illustrated throughout this video. Thanks again. I had the first three screws out, inside the dryer, but could not lift the trap holder out. Low and behold a mystery fourth screw buried deep in the bowels of the machine.

[@PartsDr]

Nice job fixing it yourself!

[@garysantos1060]

How did you drill the "hidden screw"? Was it on the small circle mark?

[@cyrussteele9362]

Yup did the same thing myself. No way was I unstacking the dryer just to do this repair. For anyone looking to do the same the drill point is centered on the top edge of the raised circle area of the panel. Use a moderatly large bit as well so you can get the screw out the hole. Silly design to hide that screw.

[@violentneighborhood]

Thank you😍

[@timgoodall8257]

This was helpful as the other videos show being able to remove lint assembly without taking machine apart. This enabled me to see that it was necessary due to the one screw not accessible from inside the drum. Thanks!

[@PartsDr]

Great to hear! We are glad you found this video!

[@NiNjaTurtLe697]

same!

[@shaymayfield2070]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to take my dryer apart and replace the sensor after watching multiple videos I found this one which made things easier.

[@PartsDr]

Glad we could help! What happened to the original sensors?

[@shaymayfield2070]

The original ones are rusted out, so I'll probably throw them out.

[@PartsDr]

@@shaymayfield2070 That's good to know, thank you!

[@valeriemoore2198]

Great video! Very clear and easy to follow! I did it myself in under an hour!

[@PartsDr]

That is great to hear! Nice job with the repair!

[@RickDavis-pu2kb]

Great video. My dryer was not the same model as the one shown but it was close enough to be able to follow this video to replace my moisture sensors. Thank You Parts Dr. !!!!!!

[@PartsDr]

Great!!! What is the model number of your dryer? Did replacing the moisture sensors fix your problem?

[@91dryman]

It is very much appreciated that you created a detailed, easy to follow video for this. Excellent work, good sir!

[@PartsDr]

You're welcome!!!

[@stevejudkins6358]

Excellent step by step video ! Keep up the great work !!

[@PartsDr]

Thanks!

[@menelikthesecond7568]

Good instructional video Thanks

[@PartsDr]

Thanks! Great to hear!

[@eugenerodgers102]

0Wonderful video saved me a ton some money.

[@PartsDr]

Great! What kind of problem were you having with the moisture sensors?

[@careywilliams8479]

My dryer isn’t getting hot. Could that be a moisture sensor issue? I’ve cleaned the vents, checked the outside duct and tried the smart care button for any errors. Still not getting hot or drying clothes

[@PartsDr]

Usually if the moisture sensor fails, the dryer will still heat but it might not run for the correct amount of time or prematurely end the cycle before the clothes are dry. Check out this video for things to check that could be causing your dryer to not heat kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4i9ppZ5rph4eZo

[@JJ305JJ]

So my Samsung dryer is 5 months old and all of a sudden the cycles that depend on the moisture sensor stop after 1 minute. I look at the sensor and it looks pristine. I find it hard to believe that a metal conductor that’s literally a piece of metal will cause this issue. Any other ideas on what can be the issue? Thank you!

[@PartsDr]

Check the wiring that goes between the sensor and main control board to make sure there are not any breaks in the wiring or disconnected wires.

[@stevendavid9430]

Whats the symptom of faulty dryer sensor? Cos mine is always stopping mid cycle

[@nextlayersecurity]

me confused. there's literally (figuratively and explicitly) nothing that can go wrong with the "sensor" itself since it's simply a metal conductor. The problem would like in wire connection, wire, and upstream connections that would possibly affect the resistance. Is there a scenario where age and moisture affect the resistance provided by metal strip?

[@PartsDr]

The sensor can get physically damaged in same cases where something snags onto it and rips it out. Over time we have seen some develop a film over the sensor bars which can cause them to not sense properly.

[@grahamluscombememories9897]

I agree with this comment - it is just a metal bar - perhaps it just needs to be cleaned? with what is the question!

[@juancarlossandoval5628]

question please,, what is inside the sesor is it just metal bars ?

[@PartsDr]

They are just metal bars.

[@juancarlossandoval5628]

@@PartsDr thank you for confirming that

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Brother, you don't need to take any of those parts out . Simply open the door, and two screws that hold the lent collector. Then the whole lent collector with the two sensors will come out , ten you see them and can replace them .

[@PartsDr]

Hello Wisdom Brother, unfortunately the information that you provided does not apply all Samsung model dryers. This does not work with the model dryer shown in this video.

[@sknnramek]

Can you Ohm out the sensor?

[@PartsDr]

It's just a metal bar, so it isn't the type of part that requires an ohm test.

[@conniesjourney8985]

why should i have to change out anything in the first month of use?

[@PartsDr]

That isn't normal. Check with the manufacturer as it should still have a factory warranty.

[@yourgunt]

How do you know if it's one bar or both that are out

[@PartsDr]

There isn't much to fail on the moisture sensor bar. Most commonly something will snag onto one and it will rip it out of the dryer. Over time they can also develop a coating on them that causes them not to read properly. Most of the time people replace them as a pair since they aren't too expensive.

[@zn6151]

Thanks a lot

[@PartsDr]

You're welcome! What problem are you having with the moisture sensors?

[@yegbikers392]

Hi can i just clean and reuse my old sensor

[@PartsDr]

Yes you should be able to clean and reuse the old sensor(s) as long as they aren't damaged.

[@jdotroze]

Can bad moisture sensor cause the dryer to start running for a few seconds then stop then start again?

[@PartsDr]

No, that doesn't sound like a moisture sensor problem.

[@lizzamora9243]

Can you use the dryer without the sensor? My dryer starts drying for about a min and then stops, I have to keep turning it on manually! Any thoughts ??

[@PartsDr]

We haven't tried using the dryer without the sensor, but it may throw an error code if no sensor is installed. Let us know what you find. But, if it does work, you would only be able to use the timed dry cycles. It would be in your best interest to try to repair the sensor issue.

[@ahsansiddique3705]

Goooodaaa 👌 How I buy this in Dubai

[@PartsDr]

Thanks. You would need to check to see if there are any parts dealers in your area. We only ship within the United States, although some people will ship the part to a freight forwarder in the US and pay them to forward it to there country.

[@m3rdpwr]

Mine had this issue. Turned out, a dryer sheet was stuck flat and flush against the sensors. I couldn't even tell it was there, until I stuck my head in with a flashlight. Wiped it clean, good again. lol

[@PartsDr]

Nice find! Glad it was a simple fix!

[@pauletxfish4976]

why ? they are just 2 strips of metal , that will conduct a current when wet clothes come in contact ??

[@PartsDr]

Why what?

[@jungapo2]

you don't need to replace it. just sandpaper it with 600 or 800 grit sandpaper and alcohol. it just need cleaning because of the film build mostly from fabric softener. use ohmeter to check to ensure there is continuity on each moisture sensor bar and not between the two bars.

[@littlefifths7760]

That don't work either!

[@Jane_Snow_]

I hate the dryer sensors, is there a simple way to disable them? I don't want to disassemble my Samsung entire dryer. If I had known my model came with dryer sensors, I would have never bought this dryer.

[@jameelrose]

I just use the timed dry mode. It doesn't use the sensor in that mode

[@jontaylove25]

Does that really work​@@jameelrose

[@bumblbesss]

How do you know when a sensor is bad? Multimeter check continuity? Just looks like a piece of metal, what could go bad

[@PartsDr]

The sensor bars can get caught on something and ripped out. They can also get a coating on them over time, if this happens they can be cleaned or replaced.

[@davidsteele5297]

Great video but why do those sensors go bad they look like just pieces of metal

[@PartsDr]

Sometimes they can get damaged or ripped out of the dryer. Also, we have seen a buildup or film on the bars. If that happens, they can usually be cleaned instead of replaced.

[@jerrodyoung5385]

Ok. I have a Samsung DV42H5000EW/A3. Have had warranty technicians out 4 times for the same problem. They keep throwing parts at it. Problem: Dryer dries clothes fine. Gets to the 1 min mark and continues to cook the clothes until it overheats. Doesn’t matter the setting. Even on timed dry. Techs have replaced the thermistor, motherboard, and a handful of other parts and still does the same thing. This is the last thing that hasn’t been changed. Any way to test the moisture sensors before I purchase new?

[@tammybundy8204]

How do you know when it overheats?

[@jerrodyoung5385]

@@tammybundy8204 It throws a code and stops the dryer after about 2 hours and continually beeps about every 5-10 seconds. After 30 minutes of that the board goes blank and I have to unplug it to use it again.

[@tammybundy8204]

@@jerrodyoung5385 thank you for that. I’m afraid to use it and leave the house.

[@jerrodyoung5385]

@@tammybundy8204 Same.

[@elCART3L]

Mines does this to some degree at times. Clothes get dry and dryer continues to run. Sometimes you come back and notice the timer goes up or doesn’t move at all. Super annoying. This should be a safety hazard.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

I disconnected the wires to the moisture sensor and the damn thing still goes off after 3 minutes

[@PartsDr]

Disconnecting the wires won't fix anything. The wires have to be connected for the dryer to sense the clothes that brush up against the moisture sensor bars.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

@@PartsDr I disconnected the wires bc I didn’t want a faulty moisture sensor turning the cycle off early. Didn’t work though. Buying a heating element

[@PartsDr]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 You can test the heating element before replacing it. Use the instructions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4i9ppZ5rph4eZo

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

@@PartsDr Thanks. I did. Very helpful video. It was the heating element.

[@PartsDr]

@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 Great! Thanks for letting us know!

[@dannychen2464]

My Samsung dryer doesn't stop on schedule, why is that?

[@PartsDr]

What do you mean by that it doesn't stop on schedule?

[@swampassjr]

why would you ever need to remove all those parts just to remove something inside the drum? seems like a huge waste of time

[@PartsDr]

On this model dryer shown in the video, you cannot gain access to the moisture sensors without disassembling things as we show in the video. On some other model dryers, it is possible to remove the moisture sensors with less effort.

[@swampassjr]

@@PartsDr that's fair, I hope mine isn't the same way!

[@moneygrow2890]

they definitely made it that complicated so people would call their maintenance