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Samsung dryers are some of the best that you can find on the market today. Still, they require a certain amount of maintenance, just like any other dryer brand or model.
The most crucial upkeep task for dryers is to regularly clean all of their parts, which get dirtier after every drying cycle.
There are several Samsung dryer parts that require cleaning. Firstly, you must clean the lint filter after every drying cycle. Once a year, the vent line must also be cleaned to prevent fires and maximize drying efficiency. To prevent stains, mold, and mildew, the drum inside also requires cleaning. Lastly, wipe the exterior and control panel with a damp cloth to keep it looking its best.
In the following sections, we’ll take a deep dive to see why, how, and how often you should clean each of those Samsung dryer components.
Lint Filter
When you place your laundry in the dryer, it’ll spend a significant amount of time tumbling around in high-temperature conditions.
As that happens, fibers from the clothing materials (or ‘lint’) tend to come off, leading to a blockage in the dryer vents.
Samsung dryers have lint filters to prevent those blockages from happening. These filters trap those loose fibers to ensure they don’t end up in the dryer vents.
How to clean:
- Open the door of your Samsung dryer and look to find the lint filter inside the drum. If you’re unsure, you can refer to the user manual to help you identify and locate the lint filter.
- Remove the lint filter and throw away any lint, dirt, or anything else that the filter has trapped. You can throw it right into the trash or use a vacuum cleaner on a low setting to remove all the lint.
- Once the filter is clean, place it back. Never use your Samsung dryer without the lint filter in place.
How often to clean:
You should clean the lint filter on your Samsung dryer before and after every dryer cycle. That will ensure that the airflow in your dryer is never obstructed, and the machine can dry your laundry at maximum efficiency.
Clean Vent Line
Suppose you have a vented-type Samsung dryer model. If that’s the case, then the dryer is connected to a vent line that typically goes all the way outside of the building.
Once the heated air has traveled through your dryer, it then makes its way out of the appliance and exits the building through the vent line.
Over time, the vent line will become obstructed with lint, dust, dirt, and other kinds of debris. The bigger that buildup becomes, the less efficient the dryer exhausts its hot air through the vent.
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More importantly, clogged dryer vents pose a significant fire risk, and they’re the cause of many house fires across the country every year.
How to clean:
- You can clean your dryer vents at home using a DIY kit. Typically, these kits include a vent cleaning brush and rods that allow you to push that brush all through the vent lines.
- For more intensive cleaning, you can attach those rods to a power drill that will rotate the brush much faster.
- With the brush attached to its rods, you’ll be turning the brush while pushing it back and forth all through the line.
- That way, you’ll remove any debris inside the vent line, which you can then vacuum away.
Alternatively, you could also choose to call a professional dryer vent cleaning specialist.
These service providers will have the tools, knowledge, and, most importantly, experience to clean your dryer vents thoroughly.
How often to clean:
Dryer vents only have to be cleaned once a year, unless there is an excessive buildup affecting your Samsung dryer.
Related: How Often To Clean Dryer Vent?
Clean Inside The Dryer
The central part of your Samsung dryer that comes into contact with your fabrics, moisture, and heat is the drum inside the dryer.
Those three factors could encourage mold and mildew growth if the dryer isn’t used correctly.
For instance, some users leave their wet laundry inside the drum and only turn on the dryer when they have a whole load of laundry to dry.
Unfortunately, that creates a perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow.
Besides that, the inside of the dryer could also get stained by items left inside pockets. Pens and other items could stain the inside of the drum, requiring it to be cleaned.
How to clean:
- Cleaning small and simple stains inside your dryer is easy to do with a cloth and some all-purpose cleaner. However, if the drum has a mold, mildew, or serious stain problem, then you’ll want to call a professional to do it for you.
- A professional technician will dismantle your Samsung dryer and perform a thorough clean of the dryer’s insides. That includes all the nooks and crannies where there might be mold and mildew secretly growing.
How often to clean:
Cleaning the inside of your drum should happen when needed. As soon as you notice a stain or a moisture-related problem, you should clean the inside of your Samsung dryer immediately.
Clean The Control Panel And Exterior
Even though Samsung dryers require no detergents or soaps of any kind, users often use them in conjunction with their washers in household laundry rooms.
Control panels often get sticky and dirty as users press the buttons on them, and the external panels might experience detergent stains and dust.
Although none of this affects the dryer’s functionality, it would be best to clean the exterior to keep your Samsung dryer looking its best.
How to clean:
- A damp cloth is all that’s needed to clean your Samsung dryer’s control panel and exterior. Simply wipe down all parts of the machine and pay special attention to any stains that you find.
- Be sure to shut off the power supply before cleaning the control panel to ensure that you don’t press on any buttons and start a new dryer cycle by accident.
How often to clean:
Cleaning the machine’s exterior should be done as and when needed. Of course, it would be best to clean any stains as soon as you notice them.
