Samsung DVE45R6100W the dryer does not dry the load
Cause 1 of 6The checks for a dryer that does not heat apply. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
First checkCheck all of the does-not-heat items, and then the following.
Causes and checks
The checks for a dryer that does not heat apply. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Check all of the does-not-heat items, and then the following.
The exhaust hood or duct is blocked. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Make sure the exhaust hood outside your home can open and close freely.
- Check the exhaust system for lint buildup. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually.
- Use a 4-inch rigid metal exhaust duct.
The load is too large, mixed or bulky. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Do not overload. One wash load equals one dryer load.
- Dry heavy items and lightweight items separately.
- Reposition large, bulky items such as blankets or comforters to ensure even drying.
- Remove some items and restart the dryer if the load is too large to tumble properly.
The washer leaves too much water in the load. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Make sure that your washer is draining properly and extracting adequate water from the load.
The load is too small. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Add a few towels and restart the dryer.
The lint filter is clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 55
- Clean the lint filter. See Clean the lint filter.
All 6 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 63
Other DVE45R6100W problems
- The dryer does not run4 causes in the manual. First: the door is not latched shut.
- The dryer does not heat5 causes in the manual. First: the household circuit has a fault.
- The dryer is noisy3 causes in the manual. First: objects are in the load.
- The dryer dries unevenly2 causes in the manual. First: seams, pockets and heavy areas dry last.
- The dryer has odors2 causes in the manual. First: household odors from paint, varnish or strong cleaners enter with the room air.
- Lint is left on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is not cleaned often enough.
- Items are still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent2 causes in the manual. First: the load is too large or mixed.
- Water drips from the nozzle when a Steam cycle startsSteam condensation.
- Sprayed water is not visible during a Steam cycleThe door is closed.
- Drying takes longer than expectedSensor Dry sets the time by load moisture.
Sources
- User manual, Dryer DVE(G)45R6300* / DVE(G)45R6100*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-03381T-16, revision 16, 68 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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