Price Match Guarantee
In-stock parts ship the same day
365-Day Return Policy
Price Match GuaranteeGET PRO PRICING
Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #DC31-00055H
Samsung Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #DC31-00055H
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$296.95Estimated Savings
$150.0008:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Samsung dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are if the dryer won’t start, stops turning during the cycle, trips the breaker, makes a humming noise, or won’t turn at all, and more commonly defective components have already been checked.
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the fo
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit, wrench, 14mm socket
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the fo
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit, wrench, 14mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the drive motor in your dryer, first remove the screws at the back securing the top panel.
3
Now slide the panel back and lift it off.
4
Next, carefully pull the control panel off from the top.
5
Disconnect the wire harness and set the panel aside.
6
Now remove the screws on top securing the front panel.
7
Open the dryer door and remove the remaining two front panel mounting screws.
8
Now use a flathead screwdriver to depress the locking tab and pull the front panel forward.
9
Disconnect the door switch wire and lift off the panel.
10
Next, remove the screws securing the support bracket.
11
Remove the wire harness from the twist retainers and set the bracket aside.
12
Disconnect the light bulb wire and remove the wire harness from the bulkhead twist retainers if you haven’t already done so.
13
Now, remove the screws securing the front bulkhead.
14
Remove the blower housing mounting screw as well.
15
Disconnect the moisture sensor wire harness.
16
You can now pull the bulkhead off.
17
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
18
You can use the belt to help lift the drum out of the cabinet.
19
Next, remove the screws securing the blower wheel cover and pull the cover off.
20
Use a wrench to secure the motor shaft and a 14mm socket to rotate the blower wheel mounting nut clockwise to remove.
21
Pull the blower wheel off of the motor shaft.
22
Next, disconnect the motor wire harness.
23
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove both motor mounting clips.
24
Pull the old motor out.
25
Install the new drive motor by inserting the shaft through the hole in the blower housing and positioning the motor on the mounting bracket.
26
Replace the mounting clips to secure.
27
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
28
Slide the blower wheel onto the motor shaft.
29
Thread the mounting nut on counter-clockwise.
30
Secure the motor shaft as you tighten the nut.
31
Replace the blower wheel cover and reinstall the screws to secure.
32
Return the drum to the dryer cabinet and align it on the rear rollers.
33
Loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
34
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
35
Reposition the front bulkhead on the cabinet frame.
36
Replace the mounting screws as well as the blower housing screw.
37
Reconnect the moisture sensor wire harness.
38
Reconnect the light bulb wire and secure it in the twist retainer.
39
Secure the wire harness in the bulkhead twist retainers.
40
Now secure the wire harness in the support bracket retainers.
41
Realign the support bracket and secure it with the screws.
42
Replace the front panel by aligning the slots in the panel with the tabs on the base.
43
Reconnect the wire to the door switch and snap the top half of the panel into position.
44
Replace all of the mounting screws.
45
Reconnect the wire harness on the control panel then align the tabs on the bottom of the control panel with the slots in the trim and snap the top edge into place.
46
Reposition the top panel by aligning the edge of the panel with the tabs on the support bracket then push forward.
47
Replace the screws in the back.
48
Plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Samsung dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are if the dryer won’t start, stops turning during the cycle, trips the breaker, makes a humming noise, or won’t turn at all, and more commonly defective components have already been checked.
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the fo
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit, wrench, 14mm socket
All of the information in this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the fo
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, flat-head bit, wrench, 14mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the drive motor in your dryer, first remove the screws at the back securing the top panel.
3
Now slide the panel back and lift it off.
4
Next, carefully pull the control panel off from the top.
5
Disconnect the wire harness and set the panel aside.
6
Now remove the screws on top securing the front panel.
7
Open the dryer door and remove the remaining two front panel mounting screws.
8
Now use a flathead screwdriver to depress the locking tab and pull the front panel forward.
9
Disconnect the door switch wire and lift off the panel.
10
Next, remove the screws securing the support bracket.
11
Remove the wire harness from the twist retainers and set the bracket aside.
12
Disconnect the light bulb wire and remove the wire harness from the bulkhead twist retainers if you haven’t already done so.
13
Now, remove the screws securing the front bulkhead.
14
Remove the blower housing mounting screw as well.
15
Disconnect the moisture sensor wire harness.
16
You can now pull the bulkhead off.
17
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
18
You can use the belt to help lift the drum out of the cabinet.
19
Next, remove the screws securing the blower wheel cover and pull the cover off.
20
Use a wrench to secure the motor shaft and a 14mm socket to rotate the blower wheel mounting nut clockwise to remove.
21
Pull the blower wheel off of the motor shaft.
22
Next, disconnect the motor wire harness.
23
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove both motor mounting clips.
24
Pull the old motor out.
25
Install the new drive motor by inserting the shaft through the hole in the blower housing and positioning the motor on the mounting bracket.
26
Replace the mounting clips to secure.
27
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
28
Slide the blower wheel onto the motor shaft.
29
Thread the mounting nut on counter-clockwise.
30
Secure the motor shaft as you tighten the nut.
31
Replace the blower wheel cover and reinstall the screws to secure.
32
Return the drum to the dryer cabinet and align it on the rear rollers.
33
Loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
34
Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.
35
Reposition the front bulkhead on the cabinet frame.
36
Replace the mounting screws as well as the blower housing screw.
37
Reconnect the moisture sensor wire harness.
38
Reconnect the light bulb wire and secure it in the twist retainer.
39
Secure the wire harness in the bulkhead twist retainers.
40
Now secure the wire harness in the support bracket retainers.
41
Realign the support bracket and secure it with the screws.
42
Replace the front panel by aligning the slots in the panel with the tabs on the base.
43
Reconnect the wire to the door switch and snap the top half of the panel into position.
44
Replace all of the mounting screws.
45
Reconnect the wire harness on the control panel then align the tabs on the bottom of the control panel with the slots in the trim and snap the top edge into place.
46
Reposition the top panel by aligning the edge of the panel with the tabs on the support bracket then push forward.
47
Replace the screws in the back.
48
Plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Total$0.00
Related Articles & Videos
Our Story
Family-owned and operated since 1912, Burke America Parts Group is the longest-running genuine appliance, HVAC, and outdoor power equipment parts solution in North America. At Repair Clinic, we're proud to be an international brand trusted by the pros as well as the DIY community.
About Repair Clinic
© 2026 RepairClinic.com