Samsung dryer loses power or won't turn on
When your dryer won't turn on, or if it loses power suddenly, the most common causes relate to how the power is being supplied to the dryer. Here are the things to check for.

Samsung dryer loses power or won't turn on
Caution
Always switch off the circuit breaker before interacting with the dryer's power cord.
Important
If your dryer has power and stays turned on, but won't start or spin, or if your dryer runs like normal and ends a cycle like normal but it ends too soon, see our guides specific to those issues.
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Samsung dryer smokes or smells
Dryer odors can come from a few places such as the lint trap, exhaust vent, or not actually from the dryer at all, like the washing machine or the water. If the dryer's new, that might be the reason as well. When a new dryer starts up for the first time, it may smell like something is burning, as any oil residue from the packing material heats up.

Control buttons on Samsung dryer do not work or respond
If your dryer won't start, the buttons won't work, or the control knob won't select a different cycle, you probably have Child Lock turned on. If your Child Lock icon is lit, this confirms it. Turning Child Lock off will take care of your problem.

Samsung dryer is leaking
How does a dryer leak water? Where does the moisture even come from? If you're getting a leak, check for condensation, inspect where the leak is coming from, and make sure your exhaust vent meets specifications.
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