Samsung dryers make various noises to sound an anomaly, but one of the most irritating is a loud humming sound. So, is your Samsung dryer making humming noise, and you just can’t put a finger on it?
Well, your Samsung dryer is making a loud humming noise because it’s unsteady or due to an obstructed drum or blower or a defective dryer belt, motor, idler pulley, or drum-support components such as drum glides, support rollers, or drum bearings.
Ideally, there are seven issues to go through when figuring out why your Samsung dryer won’t stop humming loudly. It’s likely due to one of them, and I’ll walk you through them all.
Remember, we are talking of a loud humming or buzzing noise, which means not all sounds from a dryer are bad. Sometimes, a Samsung dryer will make a low buzz to indicate a typical operation, such as a running drain pump or blower motor.
Let’s differentiate the two sounds and discuss the seven issues behind a loud hum.
In a rush? The table below shows the reasons behind a loud humming Samsung dryer and their fixes:
Samsung Dryer Making Humming Sound – Quick Troubleshooting Guide
| – | Likely Issue | Quick Fix |
| 1. | Unsteady Dryer | Level and steady the dryer on a flat surface |
| 2. | Obstructed Drum | Remove any foreign objects in the drum. |
| 3. | Obstructed Blower | Clear lint obstruction around the motor |
| 4. | Defective Belt | Replace a damaged, loose, or worn-out dryer belt. |
| 5. | Defective Motor | Replace a non-spinning motor. |
| 6. | Faulty Idler Pulley | Replace a broken or worn-out idler pulley. |
| 7. | Faulty Drum Support Component | Replace worn-out or damaged drum glides, support rollers, or drum bearings. |
Normal Vs. Abnormal Humming Dryer Sound
Let’s get one thing clear. Not all humming sounds coming from a Samsung dryer points to a fault. Some are pretty normal. It’s, however, the pitch of the noise and probably the duration that determines if it’s normal or abnormal.
For example, if the humming is low-pitch (just a low buzz or hum), that often points to a regular operation of any of these components:
- Drain pump – A running drain pump will produce a low hum when it runs and discharges water once the dryer reaches a certain condensation level during the drying phase. So, it’s pretty normal, and the sound is low-noise and brief.
- Blower motor – A running blower also produces a low humming sound when pulling air from your dryer. The sound is also not only low-volume but also brief.
Note, however, that if the humming noise is too loud, prolonged, or both, it’s abnormal and most likely points to a fault. Let’s discuss the possible explanations for that next.
Why Is My Samsung Dryer Making Humming Noise?
If your Samsung dryer is making a loud and possibly prolonged humming sound, it’s most likely due to one of these seven issues:
1. Unsteady Dryer
An unsteady Samsung dryer will make some noise, from a humming noise to a loud screeching sound. If that’s the case, it could be that the feet are loose or unlevelled, or the dryer is sitting on uneven ground.
Fix
Position the washer on a more even ground, and adjust the feet if they are loose or out-of-level.
2. Obstructed Drum
If foreign objects like screws, pins, coins, and broken sippers are caught inside the drum, the dryer will make some noise, which could be a loud humming sound. So, it’s imperative to inspect the drum for these obstructions.
Fix
Inspect the drum and remove any foreign trapped objects. You’ll need to stop the dryer first before checking out the drum.
3. Obstructed Blower
As shared earlier, a running blower motor will make a low humming noise. However, once the noise becomes too much, it could be due to a clogged blower – and we are talking about lint obstruction.
Fix
Check the blower for lint obstruction and clean it properly. You’ll need to unplug and disassemble the dryer before you can do this troubleshooting.
4. Defective Dryer Belt
If the dryer belt is faulty, you can expect your Samsung dryer to have issues spinning. It could be that the dryer belt is damaged, loose, or worn out. Either way, the drum will have difficulty turning and likely make a humming noise.
Fix
Replace the dryer belt if it is damaged, loose, or worn out. Ensure you get a matching and compatible replacement belt.
5. Defective Motor
Another issue that could stop the drum from spinning and possibly result in a loud humming noise is a defective motor. The blower will also struggle to turn as the motor is responsible for its rotation.
You can tell if the motor is defective if it won’t turn by hand once you try to turn it manually.
Fix
Replace the motor if it won’t spin by hand once you try to turn it manually.
6. Faulty Idler Pulley
Several noises are associated with a Samsung dryer idler pulley malfunction, one of which is a humming sound. This dryer component rotates the drum by adding enough tension to the dryer belt. Once it’s faulty, it makes some noise and may even stop the drum from turning.
Fix
Inspect the idler pulley for breakages and wear. If so, replace it.
7. Faulty Drum Support Component
Lastly, your Samsung dryer might be humming loudly because one of the drum’s supportive components is worn out or damaged. The components in question include the following:
- Drum glides/slides – The slides support the drum’s front part while turning. Once they are faulty, the drum will make some noise while rotating.
- Drum bearings – The bearings support the drum’s rear part while turning. Like the glides, they can also cause the drum to rumble loudly while turning if faulty.
- Support rollers (or drum rollers) – The support rollers also offer support to the spinning drum and can cause it to make some noise when they fail.
Fix
Replace any of the above drum-support components if worn out or broken.
Other Issues
Samsung Dryer Makes Humming Noise Won’t Start
If your Samsung dryer makes a humming noise but doesn’t start, it’s most likely due to a worn-out or damaged internal component. The component in question could be the motor, idler pulley, or dyer belt.
If none of those three, it could be due to a faulty door switch, which stops the door from latching completely. If so, you should replace the defective component.
Samsung Dryer Humming Not Spinning
Several components are responsible for the dryer drum’s spinning action, including the belt, idler pulley, motor, drum glide, support rollers, and drum bearings. If any of these components are worn out or damaged, the drum won’t spin and will most likely produce a loud humming or any other noise.
But before getting into that, check if there are any trapped foreign objects, such as coins, screws, and pins, as they can also stop the drum from spinning and may cause a loud humming sound.
Samsung Dryer Making Loud Grinding Noise
A Samsung dryer makes a loud grinding noise because of a fault. It could be an overload (loading too many articles), an obstructed drum, or a loose blower. If not, the grinding noise could result from defective drum glides, support rollers, idler pulley, dryer belt, or motor.
Samsung Dryer Making Loud Rumbling Noise
Most Samsung dryers make a loud rumbling noise when unstable, perhaps due to loose or unlevelled feet or an uneven surface. If not, it could be an obstructed or loose blower or worn-out roller axles, drum rollers, or idler pulley.
Samsung Dryer Making Loud Rattling Noise
If your Samsung dryer is making a loud rattling noise, you may have to check out the following issues:
- The dryer could be out of balance and shaky
- There could be trapped objects in the drum, which you should remove
- Your dryer lacks enough clearance around it – perhaps it is too close to cabinets or the wall
- The fan could be obstructed and thus unable to run smoothly
- The dryer belt could be defective and therefore needs a change
Samsung Dryer Making Loud Vibrating Noise
Several issues are worth checking if your Samsung dryer vibrates loudly. First, it could be that the wet load is excessive and thus needs reducing. Second, it could be that the dryer is unstable, perhaps due to loose feet or uneven ground.
Thirdly, it could be that the dryer lacks sufficient clearance around it, possibly due to being too close to the cabinets and walls.
People Also Ask
1. Why Is My Dryer Making a Loud Humming Noise?
Your dryer is making a loud humming noise because of a fault. First, it could be that the dryer is unsteady and thus shaky when spinning. It could also be that the drum is obstructed by foreign objects, which you should remove.
If that’s not it, you could be looking at a defective motor, idler pulley, or dryer belt. And in some cases, faulty drum glides, support rollers, or drum bearings.
2. Why Does My Samsung Dryer Make Noise When the Drum Turns?
Your Samsung dryer makes a noise when the drum turns because something is stopping the drum from turning smoothly. That includes defective drum bearings, support rollers, or glides.
Other components to check include a damaged drive belt, idler pulley, or dryer motor. Don’t, however, forget to inspect the drum for a laundry overload or trapped object. Additionally, ensure the dryer is stable as the feet could be loose, causing the noise as the drum turns.
3. Why Is My Dryer Not Spinning Just Humming?
Your dryer might not be spinning but humming for different reasons. For starters, it could be that the drum is obstructed by foreign objects like coins, pins, broken zippers, or any other.
Secondly, it could be that the dryer belt, motor, or dryer pulley is defective and, therefore, doesn’t allow the drum to spin.
Other components to inspect for wear and damage are the drum glides, support rollers, and drum bearings, which support the drum as it spins.
Concluding Thought:
Above are the eight issues responsible for a Samsung dryer making humming noise. It starts with an unsteady dryer, which you should steady. If the dryer is okay, it could be an obstructed drum or blower, which you should un-obstruct, or perhaps a defective dryer belt, motor, idler pulley, or drum-support component such as the drum glides, support rollers, or drum bearings which needs replacing.