The cooling light on a Samsung dryer typically indicates that the device is in the cooling phase of the drying cycle. However, if the cooling phase takes too long and the light stays on, something probably isn't working right. If the cooling light on your Samsung dryer lingers excessively, it signifies a malfunction.
The cooling icon only appears when there isn't correct voltage or the heating element or fuse broke.
It monitors the temperature within the dryer's heating chamber. If the temperature reaches an unsafe level, the thermal fuse will blow or trip, cutting off the electrical circuit to the heating element. This action prevents the dryer from continuing to heat, reducing the risk of overheating and potential fire hazards.
The cool down feature is when the timer shuts off the heating and allows the dryer to continue to tumble without heat so that the clothing can cool down and have a few less wrinkles when it shuts off. If you look at your dryer, you may find a cycle that only has a five minute cool down portion.
When either of these lights are blinking, this means that the dryer is getting too hot. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. Clean the lint screen, vent system, or both to correct the error.
When the cooling light stays on and the Samsung dryer is stuck in cooling mode, there's usually a problem with: Heating Element. Moisture Sensor. Control Board.
Defective Heating Element: A defective heating element is a common cause. This component is responsible for generating heat and drying your clothes. If it's faulty, it will need to be replaced by a professional technician.
The extra care option is a convenient feature when the clothing is not going to be removed immediately at the end of the drying cycle. If the optional extra care cycle is ON, the clothes will continue to tumble, with no heat, for approximately 15 minutes. This is called the COOL DOWN period.
Cool Shot – Going through your hair with the cool shot smooths down the hair cuticle to create maximum shine and silkiness. The cool air seals the cuticle and sets the hair in place to help the style last longer.
How Do You Know if the Dryer is Too Hot? The tell-tale sign that your dryer is too hot is damage to your clothes. If you pull your clothes out of the dryer and notice that there are burn marks on them, your dryer is running far too hot. If your dryer is hot to the touch, that may be another sign of too much heat.
This LED is always illuminated at the end of a drying cycle and indicates that the water tank should be emptied after each drying cycle. This LED is illuminated after the first drying cycle and there is no water in the water tank.
There are a few reasons why your Samsung dryer might not be heating up. It could be a faulty thermal fuse, a broken heating element, clogged ventilation, a defective thermostat, and other factors. Consult the list above; if your dryer is still not working, it might be time to reach out to a professional.
On average, Samsung washers and dryers are expected to last about 10-13 years, depending on usage and maintenance, which is comparable to the lifespan of similar products from other leading brands.
Samsung Dryer Filter Reminder
This symbol is the Filter Reminder. It lights up at the end of every cycle as a reminder to clean the dryer lint filter.
Air dry, air fluff, or no-heat cycle
Most dryers have a setting listed as "air dry," "air fluff," or "no-heat," which indicates the program adds no additional heat while spinning your garments. Instead of adding hot air, this cycle blows room-temperature air onto your clothes as it tumbles them.
Dry mode only needs to slowly pass air over the evaporator coils while cool mode needs to pass air over them with more power. When an AC unit runs on dry mode, it uses less electricity than the same AC unit running in cool mode. This makes dry mode the ideal choice when the weather is humid but not necessarily hot.
Yes! “Cold air drying is good for all hair types,” but it is particularly great on naturally rough textured hair prone to heat damage. Many people use the hottest setting on their hair dryer to dry their hair faster and better.
Typically, a gas or electric dryer should take about 30 to 45 minutes to dry a full load of clothes. Dense fabrics—like a quilt or a load of thick bath towels—may take up to an hour to dry. If your dryer's taking too long to dry your laundry, it's important to figure out what's wrong instead of ignoring it.
Cold water is less likely to cause significant shrinkage. Heat in the dryer: The combination of heat and tumbling in the dryer can cause clothes to shrink, especially if they are made of materials prone to shrinking. Using a lower heat setting or air drying can help reduce the risk of shrinkage.
If it's taking a long time, the most common reason is that moisture isn't leaving the dryer. The lint filter is the first place where moisture might get blocked, so clean the lint filter before or after every cycle.
The cost to replace a heating element in a dryer is $150 to $350 on average. A dryer heating element costs $15 to $35 for a generic part or up to $200 for OEM parts. Heating-element failure results in cold air inside the dryer that can't dry clothes.