Samsung Dryer Dryer Drive Motor DC31-00055D, Replaces 4444444444444444 Fix Drum Not Spinning No-Start
If your Samsung dryer runs but the drum won't spin, or you hear a humming sound with no drum movement, the drive motor is the most likely failed component. In Samsung dryers, the drive motor (DC31-00055D) powers the drum rotation and the blower fan simultaneously. When it fails, the drum stops turning entirely — clothes sit in a stationary drum with heat, creating a fire risk and leaving laundry wet. ⚡ Common failure point in high-cycle Samsung DV-series dryers — especially after 5+ years of use. Part DC31-00055D is the genuine OEM Samsung drive motor that restores full drum rotation and blower function, bringing your dryer back to factory performance.
Samsung Dryer Dryer Drive Motor DC31-00055D
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Confirm the complete model number before ordering. Similar parts may use different connectors, dimensions, hose positions, electrical ratings, or mounting points.
- ✔ Dryer powers on and heats normally — thermal fuse and heating element confirmed OK
- ✔ Drive belt is intact — belt has been inspected and is not broken or slipped
- ✔ Drum turns freely by hand when belt is removed — no seized bearings
- ✔ ONLY problem is drum won't spin under power, or motor hums but doesn't turn
- Dryer runs but drum does not rotate — clothes stay stationary
- Humming or buzzing sound when dryer is started, but no drum movement
- Dryer starts briefly then stops — motor overheating and tripping thermal cutoff
- No airflow from exhaust vent — blower wheel not spinning (motor-driven)
- Burning smell from motor area during attempted operation
- Part Number: DC31-00055D (also DC31-00055DCM / DC31-00055DXP)
- Type: Dryer Drive Motor — 1820W, 115V, single-phase AC
- Replaces: DC31-00055D, DC31-00055A, DC31-00055G, DC31-00055H
- OEM Brand: Samsung
- Available As: Universal OEM (New & Used) and XPart branded (New & Used)
- HS Code: 850990 | Country of Origin: Canada
Samsung dryer motors use a start capacitor to initiate rotation. A failed capacitor causes the exact same symptom as a dead motor — hum with no spin. Before ordering, test the capacitor with a multimeter (capacitance mode). If it reads within spec, the motor itself is the fault. If it's out of range, replace the capacitor first — it costs under $15 and can save you a $230 motor replacement.
Part Details
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Verified Compatible Models
DV306LEW/XAA, DV219AGW/XAA, DV5451AEW/XAA, DV5451AEW/XAC, 40299032010, 40289032010, DV229AEG/XAC, DV410AEW/XAC, DV448AEW/XAC, DV337AER/XAA, DV328AGG/XAA, DV337AEG/XAA, DV448AEP/XAC, DV209AGW/XAA, DV448AEP/XAA, DV218AEB/XAC, DV419AES/XAC, DV419AEU/XAA, DV218AEB/XAA, DV409AER/XAA, DV219AEW/XAA, DV419AEW/XAA, DV409AGW/XAA, DV407AGW/XAA, DV419AGW/XAA, DV419AGU/XAA, DV338AGB/XAA, DV316LGS/XAA, DV520AGP/XAA, DV338AGW/XAA, DV328AER/XAA, DV338AEW/XAA, DV218AEW/XAC, DV218AEW/XAA, DV209AEW/XAA, DV410AGW/XAA, DV328AEG/XAA, DV316BGC/XAA, DV328AGW/XAA, DV306LGW/XAA, DV338AEB/XAA, DV2C6BEW/XAA, DV448AGP/XAA, DV328AEW/XAA, DV316BEW/XAA, DV317AES/XAA, DV339AGW/XAA, DV438AGR/XAA, DV520AEP/XAC, DV218AES/XAC, DV206LEW/XAC, DV316LGW/XAA, DV407AEW/XAA, DV448AGE/XAA, DV520AEP/XAA, DV337AEW/XAA, DV438AER/XAA, DV328AGR/XAA, DV218AGW/XAA, DV448AGW/XAA, DV218AGB/XAA, DV316BEC/XAA, DV316LES/XAA, DV520AEW/XAA, DV337AEL/XAA, DV409AGR/XAA, DV410AGR/XAA, DV520AGW/XAA, DV219AEB/XAA, DV317AEG/XAA, DV410AER/XAA, DV410AEW/XAA, DV337AGG/XAA, DV448AEW/XAA, DV306LEW, DV219AGW, DV5451AEW, DV448AEW, DV337AER, DV328AGG, DV419AEW, DV520AEW, DV410AEW, DV338AEW, DV218AEW, DV316BEW, DV448AGW, DV448AGP, DV448AGE, DV448AEP, DV438AGR, DV438AER, DV419AGW, DV419AEU, DV419AES, DV410AGW, DV410AGR, DV410AER, DV409AGW, DV409AGR, DV409AER, DV407AGW, DV407AEW, DV339AGW, DV338AGW, DV338AGB, DV338AEB, DV337AGG, DV337AEW, DV337AEL, DV337AEG, DV328AGW, DV328AGR, DV328AEW, DV328AER, DV328AEG, DV317AES, DV317AEG, DV316LGW, DV316LGS, DV316BGC, DV306LGW, DV229AEG, DV219AEW, DV219AEB, DV218AGW, DV218AGB, DV218AES, DV218AEB, DV209AGW, DV209AEW, DV206LEW, DV316LES, DV316BEC
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