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Samsung Dryer Error Codes: How To Clear Errors?

Samsung dryer error codes display on your dryer’s control panel to help you troubleshoot the problem. The error codes below will help you to identify what is wrong with your Samsung dryer. Once you have identified the error code, this will tell you which part is causing the issue. You can then check the part in question and clean or replace it if needed. Samsung dryer help videos are here if needed.

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Samsung Dryer Error Codes

Related to Heating, Voltage, Temperature, Door, Communication, and Jammed Buttons.

Samsung Dryer Heating Errors = HC4, 1 HC, HC, hE
This means that the dryer is getting too hot (overheat).

Samsung Dryer Communication Errors = AE4, AE3, AE5, E3, 1 AC, AC, Et, AE, EEE
This code means the dryer’s internal components are unable to “talk” to each other. Turn off the dryer for 1 minute and turn it back on again.

Samsung Dryer Frequency Errors = 1 FC, FC, FE
These codes mean that there is an power source frequency issue. Restart the cycle to fix this issue.

Samsung Dryer Voltage Errors = 2E, 9E1, 9C1, 9E
This code appears when the voltage is abnormal being supplied to the dryer.

Samsung Dryer Jammed Button Errors = bC2, 6E, 6E2, 6C2, bE, bE2
This code appears if a button on the dryer panel is found to be as stuck or pressed continuously.

Samsung Dryer Door-Related Errors = dF, do, d0, 1 DC, 1 dF, dC, dE
These codes are related to the door, latch, and sensors. These components detect if secured properly. When the door will not stay closed, or won’t close or latch these codes can show.

Samsung Dryer Temperature Errors = tCS, 1 tC, 1tC5, 1tCS, tS, t5, tC, tO, t0, tE, tE3, tC5
The temperature or the sensors have an issue or fault.

Samsung Dryer Vent Blockage Test Results = C80, C8o, C8, C90, C9o, Ct, Clg, Cl9, Cg, C9
The error codes only show after a Vent Blockage test has been ran.

Specific Samsung Dryer Error Codes

Exact error codes to clear or fix your dryer.

Samsung Dryer Error Code = TE
Error Condition = Defective thermistor (temperature sensor)
Check and or Repair = Remove and replace temperature sensor = AKA thermistor.

Samsung Dryer Error Code = bE
Error Condition = Button is STUCK on control panel
Check and or Repair = Try to free the stuck button by pressing all the buttons on the control panel. If the button stays stuck then replace the user interface control.
Parts For Replacement = User Interface Control

Samsung Dryer Error Code = Od
Error Condition = Excessive (Too Long) drying time
Check and or Repair = Remove power to the dryer. Check the moisture sensor bar and wiring connections. Reconnect any loose wires and replace the wire harness if it has damage. Replace the moisture sensor bar if damage is found.
Parts For Replacement = Moisture Sensor Bar – Wire Harness

Samsung Dryer Error Code = Et
Error Condition = Control board failure
Check and or Repair = Remove power to the dryer for 10 minutes to try and reset the control board. If the error code comes back after restoring the power to your dryer then replace the electronic control board.
Parts For Replacement = Electronic Control Board

Samsung Dryer Error Code = tS
Error Condition = Temperature Sensor = The thermistor is shorted
Check and or Repair = Remove power to the dryer. Test the resistance of the thermistor with a meter. If you find the resistance is over forty thousand ohms then you need to replace the thermistor. If you find the resistance is ten thousand ohms then you need to replace the wire harness if you find it damaged. If the wire harness is not damaged then replace the electronic control board.
Parts For Replacement = Thermistor – Electronic Control Board – Wire Harness


Dryer Thermistor Replacement – Samsung Dryer Repair

Samsung Dryer Error Code = tO
Error Condition = Thermistor is electrically stuck open
Check and or Repair = Remove power to the dryer. Test the resistance of the thermistor with a meter. The thermistor should be ten thousand ohms of resistance at room temp. If the resistance is higher than forty thousand ohms then you need to replace it. If the resistance is normal then check the wire harness and replace it if you find it damaged. If the wire harness is not damaged then replace the electronic control board.
Parts For Replacement = Thermistor – Electronic Control Board – Wire Harness


Repair Samsung Dryer TO (T0) code

Samsung Dryer Error Code = do
Error Condition = Door is in open position
Check and or Repair = Shut the dryer door. If you still have the do error code, remove power to the dryer and check for a loose wiring connection in the door switch. If loose then reconnect the wire harness. Replace the harness if you find damage. If wiring is okay then replace the door switch.
Parts For Replacement = Door Switch – Wire Harness

Samsung Dryer Error Code = FE
Error Condition = Power supply out of range (frequency)
Check and or Repair = If the dryer is getting the power it requires then replace the electronic control board.
Parts For Replacement = Electronic Control Board

Samsung Dryer Error Code = dF
Error Condition = Door has circuit fail
Check and or Repair = Remove power from the dryer. Check for loose wire connections in the door switch. Reconnect a loose or disconnected wire harness. If the wire harness is damaged then replace it. Replace the door switch if you find it to be defective.
Parts For Replacement = Door Switch – Wire Harness

Samsung Dryer Error Code = HE or hE
Error Condition = Heating error issue (FOR GAS DRYER)
Check and or Repair = Be sure the gas supply valve for the dryer is fully in the open position. Remove power to the dryer and if needed reconnect any wiring that is loose. Check wiring connections on the gas valve coils. If the wire harness is damaged replace it.
Parts For Replacement = Wire Harness – Gas Dryer Heat Components

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How To Replace Samsung Dryer Heating Element

Samsung Dryer Error Code = HE or hE
Error Condition = Heating error issue (FOR ELECTRIC DRYER)
Check and or Repair = Check to be sure a circuit breaker for the dryer has not tripped. Your dryer will not heat if a breaker of the 240V power supply is turned off. Remove power to the dryer and check the wires on the heat element. Reconnect loose wires and replace the wire harness if it is found to be damaged. Make sure the heat element is not damaged. Replace the heating element if damaged.
Parts For Replacement = Wire Harness – Electric Dryer Heat Element


How to Troubleshoot a Samsung Dryer that is Not Heating

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171 thoughts on “Samsung Dryer Error Codes: How To Clear Errors?”

  1. HI there… yes I am still getting the HE error code even after replacing the thermistor. The dryer will not run – in fact no functions are available. When I turn the dryer on there is an HE code on the screen and I cannot select a cycle, run the dryer, or do anything. The only thing I can do at that stage is turn the dryer off again. I have checked all wiring as far as I can see with the top, front and back off and it looks ok. Please note that this is a brand new unit. Since it was running in a cabinet with poor airflow, I agree there is a good chance it’s a heating element problem of some sort. But this is a Heat Pump dryer – does it even have a heating element? Or is it a compressor? And how can I access this part of the dryer? I’m not sure how to check ‘the element is not shorted’. I don’t see anything that looks like a compressor or heating element on the front of the unit. Any and all advice appreciated thanks!

  2. DIY Project Help Tips

    Neil Brodsky,
    Samsung dryer “dC” flashing error code is not in the database.
    The DC error code is listed as a Samsung washer unbalanced load. You may have overloaded the dryer with the towels.
    Can you supply us with your Samsung Dryer Model Number so we can further research?
    -RR

  3. Brand new Samsung Gas Dryer delivered today by PC Richards. 1st load is towels. Did not dry as well as would have expected. Error code “dC” is flashing on screen. Code not in manual.

  4. DIY Project Help Tips

    Alfredo Gonzalez III,
    If the countdown on your Samsung dryer changes during a dry cycle, usually it means the main control board is faulty.
    Have you inspected the board? Wire harnesses? Thermistor?
    -RR

  5. DIY Project Help Tips

    Geoff Cattrall,
    Are you still getting the Samsung dryer HE error code even after replacing the thermistor?
    Does the Samsung dryer run but not heat?
    Check all wiring harnesses to be sure they are secure.
    Check that the element is not shorted.
    Give us more info so we can assist.
    -RR

  6. Samsung dryer, error message “make sure buttons are not being pressed repeatedly”, then control panel went blank, will not power on

  7. First of all – what a great resource this website is. Thanks guys!
    I have a DV80H8100HW heat pump Samsung dryer. I (stupidly) mounted it in a cupboard with poor ventilation. I also didn’t know about the lint trap at the bottom left front of the unit, and so I never cleaned it. I now have an HE error code.
    I bought a new thermistor and replaced it, but it didn’t work. What is the next step please?

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