THERMAL FUSE BLOWN
Samsung · Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+
The thermal fuse has blown, cutting power to the heating element (electric) or gas valve (gas). The dryer runs and tumbles but produces no heat. This is the single most common Samsung dryer repair. The thermal fuse (Samsung part DC96-00887A on many models) is a one-time safety device that blows when the dryer overheats. Test with a multimeter — it should show continuity. If open (no continuity), replace it. CRITICAL: always clean the exhaust vent system before replacing the thermal fuse — a clogged vent is what caused the overheating that blew the fuse. Replacing the fuse without fixing the root cause will result in repeated failures.
Error THERMAL FUSE BLOWN on the Samsung Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+ means: Thermal Fuse Blown — No Heat. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Thermal Fuse and Inspect Heating Components” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $15-$25). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer
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While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
The Samsung Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+ has 8 other known error codes:
Error code THERMAL FUSE BLOWN also appears on 1 other Samsung model:
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