Samsung Dryer Repair – Hartville, OH (DV42H5200GW/A3)

A Samsung dryer at a Hartville home had been making a thud, thud noise while tumbling and eventually stopped starting altogether. The homeowner noted this wasn’t the same squealing sound they’d heard before when rollers were replaced. Our diagnosis revealed a seized support wheel that had locked up on its shaft.

The Problem

The customer reported their dryer had been making a thud, thud noise while tumbling and now won’t start. They mentioned rollers have been replaced once, but this wasn’t the same sound this time with no squealing.

Diagnosis

During our inspection, we found the support wheel was seized on shaft. This created the rhythmic thudding noise as the drum tried to rotate, eventually causing enough resistance that the dryer wouldn’t start at all.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: DC93-00634A idler pulley, support wheel (customer provided)
• Work performed: Replaced belt tightener pulley and a new support wheel
• Result: Dryer operates smoothly without noise or starting issues

Is It Worth Repairing?

Samsung dryers from this era are generally well-built units that respond well to targeted repairs like this one. Support wheel and pulley replacements are routine maintenance items that can extend the life of the dryer significantly when addressed promptly.

Maintenance Tips for Samsung Dryers

• Clean the lint filter after every load to reduce strain on support wheels and pulleys
• Check behind and underneath the dryer quarterly for lint buildup that can cause overheating
• Listen for changes in operating sounds — addressing noise early prevents more expensive repairs

Appliance Repair in Hartville, OH

Hartville is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, North Canton, and Louisville. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.