Samsung dryer DV56H9100GG/A2 heat duct

[raven61662]

Hope someone can answer my question because Samsung is no help.

I have a gas dry and parts from an electric dryer. The heat duct on my gas dryer part number DC93-00452B is bad and I want to use the one from my electric one part number DC93-004552A.

The only difference is that the gas one has cut outs on the back where the electric one is sold. Are the slits there for ventilation? I am also contemplating on just cutting the slits to match.

Will it work as is?

Thanks

 

[henene4]

Yeah, that part has those cutouts from the factory.

I have literally zero idea why you would do that.
All that would do would either be leaking heat out or more likely mix in cooler room air.

But then why don't you just size down the burner a few BTUs?!?

I really had to search but those slots are there from factory.
Don't know how that part can be bad - but yeah.

Can't really help you there besides trial and error.

 

[combo52]

Samsung dryer, inlet air duct

The holes in the gas inlet duct are necessary to help temper and cool the air slightly. You can use the electric duct in the gas dryer, but be sure to cut identical holes in the electric duct. Otherwise the heat may come into the dryer at such a temperature as it may cause a fire, setting the clothing on fire that is.

You could not use the gas air duct on an electric one because it would cause the heating element overheat, and either cycle on the high limit or blow. The thermal fuse on the heater box.

What is wrong with your gas in the air duct? It looks fine in the picture?

John

 

[raven61662]

Thank you for your help.

The duct was bad on the other side which I did not post. See pic now.

I did however cut the holes the same on the electric duct which I think came out ok. Seems to work fine. I did not want to mess with dialing down the burner.