After a drying cycle the clothes are still wet. We set it on the normal cycle and switch it to Extra dry so it is running for about 59 minutes. After the dryer stops the clothes are still very wet. It usually takes 2 if not 3 cycles before the clothes are completely dry. What is wrong with my dryer and how do I fix it? I would rather try and fix it myself instead of hire a repair man to do it.

possible blockage in vent if ok bad fan motor or heating element overheating

Your dryer has a moisture sensor that determines how long the drying cycle is on. When the dryer is first started it has an initial run time based on the selected setting. When the sensor starts measuring the moisture the drying time will change to a shorter run time if the items are not too wet. It could also be that the sensor needs to be cleaned. Dryer softener sheets can coat the sensor over time and prevent the sensor from accurately reading the moisture. You can use s scrub pad such as a scotch-brite to gently clean the sensor. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/gas-dryer-with-steam-dv501ag

Heating element faulty not giving as much heat as it should

Your dryer has a moisture sensor, if it senses that the clothes aren't dry enough it will extend the cycle. A couple easy things to check:

1. Be sure the spin cycle on your washing machine is working properly. If the clothes are too wet when you add them to the dryer your dryer will need to add more time to get the clothes dry

2. Be sure your lint filter is cleaned after each load, and have your dryer exhaust vent cleaned- it could be clogged.

check one of the button are stuck first

You will need to replace the timer. Here is the part to order.

Bad sensor, will need to be replaced.

if it works on auto but not on time you have a bad timer,it's not counting down,it's better to use auto anyway,when the clothes dry the dryer shuts off on it's own,this way your not using extra electricity,if your clothes dry in 30 minutes and it's on 60 minutes it will still run after the clothes are dry on auto it doesn't.if you open the door and look around the opening you'll see a tag with the model number,your missing a couple of letters on the model number.

sounds like an air flow problem meaning the dryer is not exhausting the hot air. Best way to check is to disconnect exhaust tubing from dryer and run a cycle. If the clothes dry normally the vent to the outside is plugged. Hope this helps