When the drum felt seal wears out, your dryer stops being a quiet workhorse and starts becoming a clothes-shredding, noise-making liability. Fabric catches on the exposed drum edge, heat escapes through the gap reducing efficiency, and the thumping gets worse with every cycle. This genuine Samsung DC97-07618A Drum Felt Seal restores the tight seal between the drum and the front bulkhead — stopping snags, reducing noise, and bringing your dryer back to factory performance.
⚠️ Symptoms of a Failed Drum Felt Seal
- Clothes coming out with snags, pulls, or small tears
- Loud thumping or rumbling noise during the drum cycle
- Dryer taking longer than normal to dry a load
- Visible gap between the drum and front panel
- Burning smell from friction between drum and cabinet
- Lint accumulating inside the cabinet (not just the trap)
✓ Part Details
- OEM Part Number: DC97-07618A
- Manufacturer: Samsung (Genuine OEM)
- Part Type: Dryer Drum Felt Seal / Front Drum Seal
- Material: High-temperature felt with adhesive backing
- Fits: Samsung electric and gas dryers (see compatible models below)
- Country of Origin: Canada
If the felt seal has worn through, the drum support bearing and front glides are likely worn too — they fail together. Replacing all three in one service call saves your customer a second labour charge and prevents a callback within weeks. Ask us about the DC97-16782A drum bearing and DC97-07618A glide kit while you have the dryer open.
⚙️ Installation Notes
- Skill Level: Intermediate — requires disassembling the dryer front panel
- Disconnect power before beginning any repair
- Clean the drum lip thoroughly before applying the new felt to ensure adhesion
- Allow adhesive to cure per manufacturer recommendation before running a cycle
- Inspect drum glides and support bearing while the front panel is removed
✓ Compatible Models
This part is compatible with select Samsung dryer models. Please verify your full model number before ordering. Common compatible series include Samsung DV-series electric and gas dryers. Contact us if you need model confirmation.
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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