What resistance should the heating element read on Samsung dryer DV203AEWXAA at room temperature?

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Ok, got it. What’s the exact model number of your dryer so I can give the correct resistance for its rated heating element wattage?

Understood. Are you measuring the element with both wires removed at room temperature, and what resistance value are you getting?

No problem. With power unplugged and both heater wires removed, what resistance (ohms) does your meter read across the two heater terminals?

Summary

For a Samsung DV203AEWXAA dryer, the heating element should measure about 10.5–11 ohms at room temperature, with anything roughly 9–13 ohms considered normal.

Top Causes (ranked)

1. Element wattage rating — Most DV203 units use ~5300 W at 240 V, which equals about 10.8 Ω.
2. Meter/setup error — Leaving wires attached or poor probe contact can skew the reading higher or lower.
3. Temperature effect — A warm element reads slightly higher than when fully cold.
4. Ground fault or partial break — A short to chassis can read lower than expected; an internal break reads infinite/OL.

What to Know / When to Call a Pro

• Measure with power unplugged and both element wires removed to avoid parallel paths.
• Across the two element terminals should be ~10–11 Ω; from either terminal to the metal housing should be open/OL.
• Call a pro if you find a short to ground, an infinite reading, or repeated breaker trips/heating issues.
• 240 V dryers can be lethal; do not test live circuits unless properly trained.

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