Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained

If your Samsung dryer is displaying an error code, this guide will help you find the cause of it and fix it.

Thankfully, most of the codes are easy to fix and won’t require you to call a technician to come and fix your dryer. 

This guide covers all major Samsung dryer models, including:

DV203AEWXAA

DV203AGSXAA

DV203AGWXAA

DV206AESXAA

DV206AGSXAA

DV209AEWXAA

DV210AEWXAA

DV210AGWXAA

DV316LEWXAA

DV328AEGXAA

DV328AERXAA

DV330AEBXAA

DV330AEWXAA

DV331AERXAA

DV331AEWXAA

DV410AERXAA

DV410AEWXAA

DV419AEUXAA

DV419AEWXAA

DV448AEPXAA

DV448AEWXAA

Error codes: 9C1, 9E, 2E, and 9E1

These codes are voltage error codes, which mean something is wrong with the voltage levels in your dryer.

Here’s what to do if you get one of these errors:

• Make sure that your dryer has its own circuit – this is because your dryer uses a lot of energy. Your dryer also shouldn’t be plugged into an extension cord.
• For electric dryers, make sure the power cord is correctly installed and the voltage level is correct.

Error codes: bE, bE2, bC2, 6E, 6E2, and 6C2

These error codes indicate that one or more of the buttons on the panel are jammed or are being pushed in continuously. When this happens, you’ll get one of the above error codes, and your dryer won’t operate.

Here’s what to do if you get one of these error codes:

1. Turn the dryer off. 
2. Check each of the buttons to see if any of them are damaged. If damaged, the buttons or the whole panel will need to be replaced.
3. If the buttons are not damaged, turn your dryer back on, and see if the error code has disappeared. If not, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect your dryer.

Error codes: dC, dE, dF, do, d0, 1 DC, and 1 dF

These error codes indicate a problem with the door, most commonly the door latch or the sensors. When these codes appear, it generally means you need to check your door to see if it closes properly.

To check the door:

1. Check the door latch to see if it fits into its slot correctly and the door is firmly closed. If not, it will need to be repaired or replaced.
2. If the latch is working correctly, turn your dryer off and on, and then check if the error code has gone. If not, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and look at your dryer.

Error codes: tS, t5, tC, tO, t0, tE, tE3, tC5, tCS, 1 tC, 1tC5, and 1tCS

These codes indicate a problem with the temperature in your dryer or the sensors that monitor the temperature. The most common causes of these error codes are a clogged lint screen or vent system.

Here’s how to solve these error codes:

1. Locate the lint screen/filter, remove it, and give it a good clean before putting it back into the dryer.
2. Disconnect the vent from the dryer, and vacuum it out to remove any blockages of lint. Once clean, put it back together.
3. After you’ve cleaned the 2 components, turn your dryer back on, and check if the error code has gone. If not, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect your Samsung dryer.

Error codes: HC, hE, HC4, and 1 HC

These codes indicate your dryer is overheating. The easiest way to solve these error codes is to clean the lint screen and vent system.

Here’s how to solve these error codes:

1. Locate the lint screen/filter, remove it, and give it a good clean before putting it back into the dryer.
2. Disconnect the vent from the dryer, and vacuum it out to remove any blockages of lint. Once clean, put it back together.
3. After you’ve cleaned the 2 components, turn your dryer back on and check if the error code has gone. If not, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect your Samsung dryer.

Error codes: AC, Et, AE, EEE, AE4, AE3, AE5, E3, and 1 AC

These error codes indicate a problem with the internal communications between the internal components within your Samsung dryer. 

To solve these error codes, you need to:

1. Turn your dryer off for 60 seconds.
2. Turn it back on and check if the error code has gone.
3. If not, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect all the internal components to diagnose the cause of the error code and then fix it.

Error codes: FC, FE, and 1 FC

These codes are what is known as frequency errors. This means that the power source is not consistent, and your dryer can’t work correctly.

To fix these error codes, you need to:

1. Try to restart the drying cycle.
2. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect your dryer.

Error codes: Clg, Cg, C9, C80, C8, C90, C1, CL1, and Ct

These error codes appear if you carry out a vent blockage test. Each of the codes means something different and requires a different fix.

Here is what each code means and what you need to do to fix them:

• Clg or Cg – these codes mean the vent is clogged. To fix this error, clean out the vent.
• C80 or C8 – these codes mean the vent is 80% full. To fix this error, clean out the vent.
• C90 or C9 – these codes mean the vent is 90% full. To fix this error, clean out the vent.
• C1 or CL1 – this indicates that there is laundry inside the dryer. Remove the laundry and then re-run the vent blockage test.
• Ct – this code indicates the dryer is below freezing inside or above 104°F in temperature. Leave the dryer for one hour to allow the dryer to come up to room temperature before re-running the vent blockage test.

Other Samsung dryer error codes

Here are some uncommon error codes that sometimes appear on Samsung dryers:

• 3C – this indicates a problem with the dryer motor.
• oD – this indicates a problem with the dry time.
• 1 AC7 – this indicates a problem with the electronic controls.
• HC2 – this indicates a problem with the gas ignition.

The best way to solve these error codes is to turn your dryer off for a few minutes, turn it back on, and then attempt to start it on a cycle. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to get a qualified technician to come and inspect your dryer.