STOP replacing Samsung DC96-00887A / DC96-0087C, Thermal cut out. Why it keeps blowing!

If your Samsung dryer keeps tripping the thermal limiter on the heating element, replace it one more time and then do this!

[@greeng13]

I absolutely will never buy another Samsung appliance. I am now about to replace this piece for the 4th time! At first I thought it was heating element so I bought the Heating Element kit with athe 4 sensors/fuses. After replacing that a couple of times I bought just the sensors/fuses...and now, I just bought a 4 pack of this particular Thermal Fuse. I'm going to try your suggestion!! Hopefully this stops the insanity of tearing my dryer down about every 30 days! My kingdom for an "old school" style washer & dryer with NO fancy bells, whistles, sensors, etc

[@boopernator]

you sir are a genius. Awhile back we had a repeat offender Samsung dryer blowing those high limits. Pretty sure we replaced the heat element twice along with that limit fuse. But I now have another "Tool" in my mental "Tool Box" Thank you.

[@chrisburroughsford515]

If this works - you sir deserve an appliance repair medal !! My heat element and high limit switch were both bad at same time, so replaced both - then 3 more high limits before seeing your video. Went to my moisture sensor and a dryer sheet had wedged itself in a crack and was covering half the sensor. Fingers crossed that's all it was - cause I'm sick of taking this thing apart

[@bobfl53]

Thanks alot..Maybe now I can stop buying blown heating elements. Great video...!

[@markarnold510]

Thank you, our dryer would run but not heat. I saw a video that suggested the centrifugal switch on the motor was faulty, stripped the dryer down, found nothing wrong and put it back together and it worked. 2 weeks later it stopped heating again. I saw this video and realized, I never put anything back together without cleaning it and wiped everything over with a damp cloth. That was probably enough to make it work for a short time. Now cleaned it properly and it is working.

[@emilymccarthy1]

Mine isn’t heating. I’m going to go try that and fingers crossed that is it!

[@bruce7259]

You saved my big whirlpool washer ! Thank you ! We upgraded to the metal hub

[@SimplyWoodenCreations1980]

Great information.... My son has a Samsung dryer I will have to tell him about this.

[@flezzy101]

I'm pretty sure this is what my issue is thanks guy!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@palawanbeans]

Richard you have been a God sent! Thank you so much, it worked!

[@richardkoon5544]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@lauragerard-dhoray810]

Best advice ever! Thanks for saving my sanity !

[@richardkoon5544]

I like hearing that! Thanks again.

[@HeyRay2]

Great suggestion! Just like when a fuse in your car blows, replacing the fuse without taking the time to understand what caused it to blow in the first is a recipe for many future replacements.

[@richardkoon5544]

You got it! Thanks for the view.

[@MyPronounsISwhom]

Can't wait to go home today to try this out! 👌 thanks a lot and I hope it works

[@richardkoon5544]

Me too! Great chance it will...

[@lauragerard-dhoray810]

Best advice ever! Thanks so much!

[@richardkoon5544]

You are very welcome!

[@arsenzabiyaka2112]

Thanks man I had this problem too.

[@garyhoney2013]

Hey thanks a million. I always thought my dryer was slacking. Now I know to do that. Right now I'm replacing the belts and rollers. However about crap my pants when I seen all the dog hair going back all the way into the frame. Luckily none of it got caught up in the heating elements! Thanks for the video you got to subscribe and a like out of me.

[@richardkoon5544]

LOL.... Did you find any money? Sometimes, you get lucky. Glad to have helped you.

[@mr_5lade]

Thank you, sir 💙🖤💜💫

[@garik1018]

Thank you in advance even though I don’t have a problem yet , eventually I will with my Samsung dryer.

[@richardkoon5544]

YES, doing it every 6 months will greatly improve against tripping out the thermal cut off or burning the heating element out. You should get an award for dryer care. LoL.

[@therealrollaz]

I've been using sandpaper to sand them, but yes, I'll try goof off! thanks!

[@thejmaurelli]

OMG! Exactly what I have been going through. Going to clean moisture sensor and report back in a couple of weeks.

[@richardkoon5544]

Fantastic!

[@gregjones3660]

Did you die in the process?

[@richardkoon5544]

@@gregjones3660 Nope, still here.

[@gregjones3660]

@@richardkoon5544 Not you?

[@dilgeshselim1415]

Great job man

[@richardkoon5544]

Thank you very much!

[@yecho1020]

I replaced heating element 5days ago but today not heating again .I think heating elements thermal fuse problem again.I feel frustrated.and I found this video.I will try to wipe this sensor with “goodoff “

[@Supra9772]

Ohhhhhhh myyyyy f******* god!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!

[@richardkoon5544]

Hope it works now.

[@elizeubranquinho4467]

good advice

[@a1machinista1]

You win!!!!

[@ottur]

Hey Richard this is a great video thank you. I have read one of your reply saying "a stuck heater relay on the control board" do you have a video how to change this. My Dryer in Refresh mode blowing hot air. In dry mode dryer keeps giving HC code. I cleaned everything in the machine, I removed the Drum to make sure no lint anywhere but still working 2-3 minutes and giving an HC code stopping the dryer. If you have any idea please let me know. I checked and replaced everything but no luck at all.

[@richardkoon5544]

I would disconnect the wires from the heater relay on the board and check it for continuity. If it is showing continuity, then it is stuck. Unfortunately, Samsung fills their boards with a glue substance and makes changing the relay difficult. After confirming the relay is stuck, I'd replace it. You could try tapping on the relay to possibly unstick it, but that may only last temporaily. I'll have to try to find a way to unglue one. Thanks for the info and good luck.

[@ottur]

@@richardkoon5544 I removed the control board completely and checked the heater relay and it is showing continuity. So now do I have to change the entire board :(?

[@ottur]

@@richardkoon5544 BTW thank you for your help, you are the best my friend.

[@richardkoon5544]

@@ottur LOL. I love responses like yours. Thanks a bunch!

[@richardkoon5544]

@@ottur Yes, I'm sorry. I was thinking about you this morning and tried heating the glue that encases the board. I had no luck.

[@appliancealliance4444]

If your dryer is overheating even on timed dry not just sensor dry there’s a good chance your cycling thermostat or thermistor is bad.

[@jmcwatchdog526]

You did listen to the end right? Make sure that vent is clean as well.

[@richardkoon5544]

Most definately.

[@dpjedi]

Can you use rubbing alcohol on that sensor?

[@richardkoon5544]

No. I found the Goof Off to work best.

[@bullanon8028]

This would only be true if using dryer in sensor mode . Correct ?

[@richardkoon5544]

Correct!!

[@dzaonyout]

I was excited about my fix until you said not running as hot or as long. My clothes need an extra 20 minutes cycle after the "normal" (where water sensors are supposed to work) because they are still damp. And, when I used timed dry, the machine will keep going even when it's off (no heat, just tumbles). But, cool video. I'm still going to clean mine.

[@richardkoon5544]

LoL... Check your venting. From the machine to where it exits the structure. Some times the exit for the exhaust can get built up with lint.

[@dzaonyout]

@@richardkoon5544 I took that thing completely apart. I could eat off of it. And, I only have 3 extra screws when I put it back together. From the machine to the wall, that part is new and the rest of the house was professionally cleaned from the wall to the outlet. I think it's the thermostat. I got 0 ohms on both thermostats. Doesn't know when to turn off and can't know how to regulate, is my guess.

[@gregjones3660]

You still have to buy a new thermal cutout...

[@tdomtib]

Why is my Samsung Dryer with the steam feature leaking water on the floor. I cannot find any answers to why this is happening. Thanks in advance

[@richardkoon5544]

Check the connection of the hose to the valve. It may need a 1/4 turn to the right to tighten the seal. The valve itself may be faulty and need to be replaced.

[@saqeeb9000]

Will this help if my dryer is not getting hot

[@richardkoon5544]

I don't think so. Check the element and the thermal cut out on the element for continuity. Let me know

[@lilflip1820]

Mine kept blowing fuses, turned out the dryer vent came apart in the attic and was blocked. That was not a fun repair in the summer.

[@richardkoon5544]

I'll bet. Feels great fixing it when it's done.

[@wi2eckliss329]

What about if I use the timer for drying without the sensors being used? That’s how I’ve been drying clothes and it keeps burning out.

[@richardkoon5544]

If it takes more than one cycle to dry, you more than likely have an air flow problem. Check the hose from the dryer to the exit point of the building.

[@wi2eckliss329]

@@richardkoon5544 thanks for the speedy reply. It’s been replaced 3 times and has new vents and the dryer vents are clean. Also the exit on the side of the house is functioning perfect.

[@richardkoon5544]

@@wi2eckliss329 Is it a Samsung?

[@richardkoon5544]

If it is, the heater relay might be stuck. That is if it has an electric board.

[@wi2eckliss329]

@@richardkoon5544 it has electrical boards

[@mikegs400]

Buy the whole heat kit...with element and all thermostat

[@carelyramirez8692]

I have a Samsung dryer and already replace 3 time the thermal fuse and it always keep blowing after the 4 load

[@richardkoon5544]

Do you have full air flow from the outside vent? One time I had a moisture senser with bubble gum crossing the two rods of the sensor. Check them both out. Also check the back panel for air blockage.

[@honeyography]

I just replaced my heating element. It heated for one load after replacing and now no longer heats. Do you think this is related?

[@richardkoon5544]

Yes, and make sure the vent is clear. You "may" have a bad board. Try a new thermal cut out stat on the element, clean the moisture sensor, and clean the vent from the dryer to the outside of your home. Also clean the lint filter housing. Good luck.

[@honeyography]

@@richardkoon5544 cleaned the sensor and it worked for a few loads and went back out again 😫😫

[@richardkoon5544]

@@honeyography Sounds like a bad main board. Stuck relay or not regulating the temperature. I've got one in the shop I'm going to do a video on. May be a week or so. I'll dig more into it. Thanks for encouraging me to do one.

[@bernardodonato9163]

How can I thank you 😇

[@richardkoon5544]

You just did. Amazing isn't it?

[@denisekronson1530]

My dryer will not stop stinking when it off, not it doesn’t heat

[@gowenrv3762]

I have another problem....... My samsung dryer keeps tripping the thermal limiter..... Replaced 4 times so far.... during this time I have made sure the air flow is clear.... I did as Richard Koon suggested on cleaning the sensor with no luck. Then I quit using the sensor mode and only use the "time mode" with no effect. Now... Now I'm thinking to have a different issue. "The Thermostat" I'm thinking the thermostat is possible sticking or giving false info, making the dryer heat up higher than should be, thus causing the high limit to blow. Yes, high limit is blowing, but for different reason. Maybe. When I install new thermostat, I will let yall know.

[@richardkoon5544]

Try running it on air only or no heat. Then check to see if it is heating. You may have a stuck heater relay on the control board.

[@user-hf2rx6os2n]

Replaced all sensors and the heating element dryer is still not warming up

[@richardkoon5544]

If the element is okay, then it could be a voltage problem. 240v required. Also, the board relay my be bad. Hope all goes well.

[@jameswilliams5921]

I Had to replace the cord

[@dennisduran8500]

Duh! It tells you that in your owners manual.

[@richardkoon5544]

LoL.

[@samuelsappliancerepair450]

If that sensor blows it mean dryer vent is clogged

[@richardkoon5544]

That's a given. But if the vent and air system are clean and it trips the tco again, clean the moisture sensor.

[@africanamericallion]

What about the status? What did it look like?

[@richardkoon5544]

@@africanamericallion I don't understand. Status it works fine. Look like, the moister sensor?

[@billballoo7881]

My dryer doesn't have a front lint tray nor the sensors

[@richardkoon5544]

What brand dryer do you have?

[@billballoo7881]

@@richardkoon5544 Roper

[@richardkoon5544]

@@billballoo7881 If your lint screen is on top of the dryer, you may need to clean the lint chute. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXOxdZWvh9Jpbq8

[@margaretaltvater8765]

Nice

[@Littlebluetrike]

And that will be $599.95!!

[@richardkoon5544]

HAH HAH HAH!!! I wish!

[@gregjones3660]

Sure. They'll sell you a new dryer...

[@normanwhite901]

what if your dryer powers on but doesnt start whats the issue

[@richardkoon5544]

Samsung?

[@derantedavis5577]

Yes mine just did it this morning

[@andyrogers4772]

It could be a control board issue checkout this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGG4mJ9of7NqmbM it could be the cause of your problem I have also had that problem on my mother-in-laws where the belt broke but their was a safety switch inside the drier (it may habe been an LG) that when the belt breaks the drier won't turn on at all.

[@Jperales96]

it is the belt, need a replacement of the pulley and most possibly the belt, the samsung pulleys tend to clog and stop, and the belt keeps running until it sands down completely and when it snaps the pulley frees itself from the spring and touches a switch that cuts the engine

[@erichoward6809]

@@Jperales96 Thank you, that might be my problem right there

[@jackiesgeorge]

hogwash lol

[@richardkoon5544]

LoL.