Samsung dryer loses power or won't turn on

While it's unplugged, inspect the plug, cord, and outlet for burn marks and damage. Electric dryers in particular require installation of the power cord to the dryer, so make sure everything looks correct and nothing is loose.

Stop troubleshooting and contact an electrician if:

• You see any burn marks or damage.
• The dryer has never heated since it was installed in this location (or since the installation location has changed in some way).
• The installation of an electric dryer's power cord is visibly incorrect or loose.

We recommend a licensed electrician or professional installer handle these issues for you as they do not indicate that the dryer is the cause of the issue.

If the dryer has powered on before at this location, and nothing about the installation has recently changed or seems damaged, loose, or incorrect, then continue troubleshooting.

Making sure the circuit breaker is completely off before switching it on is the easiest way to confirm the circuit isn't tripped, since a tripped circuit can be hard to spot:

• Gas dryers need a 15 Amp circuit (and use a regular 3-prong outlet). Sometimes tripped circuits closely resemble circuits that are turned on, but need to be shut off completely before they can be switched back on.
• Electric dryers use two-part circuits for a total of 30 Amps (and use special 240-volt outlets). In rare cases, the circuit is "half-tripped." Power off both circuits for 30 seconds and then back on to correct this.

In some situations, as a safety measure, the dryer may shut itself off if a blockage is detected in the vent. This will appear like the dryer suddenly turned off or lost power.

To make sure a vent blockage isn't the cause of your issue, run a Vent Blockage test.

If a vent blockage is detected, then clean your vent before continuing.