Samsung Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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1 8E
Dryer shows 1 8E or 18E; unit may not start or may behave erratically.
Main PCB Communication / Internal Error
1 AC7
Dryer displays 1 AC7; may not respond to controls or may not start.
Communication Error Between Main PCB and UI Board
1HC
Dryer displays 1HC; severe overheating condition detected; cycle stops.
Critical Overheat Protection
9C1
Dryer displays 9C1 or 9C; may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Voltage Error
bE
Dryer will not start; display shows bE or bE2; buttons may appear stuck.
Button Error / Stuck Key
dC
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after start; display shows dC or dc; door icon may flash.
Door Switch / Door Closure Error
dE
Dryer will not start or stops; display shows dE; sometimes intermittent when door is bumped.
Door Error / Door Switch Intermittent
dF
Dryer will not start; display shows dF; door appears closed but cycle will not begin.
Door Circuit Failure
dF / dC / dE (Door-related cluster)
Intermittent door-related codes (dF, dC, dE) appear; dryer may stop mid-cycle when door is bumped.
Intermittent Door Switch / Latch Fault
dO
Dryer displays dO or do; unit beeps and will not start; door is detected as open even when closed.
Door Open Detection Error
FE
Dryer displays FE; may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
Frequency / Power Supply Error
Filter / Check Filter (indicator, not always a code)
Dryer displays 'Check Filter' or filter icon and may have poor drying performance.
Restricted Lint Filter / Airflow Warning
HC
Dryer shows HC or hC; unit may stop mid-cycle due to overheating.
Overheat / High Temperature Error
HC4
Heat pump Samsung dryer shows HC4; unit may stop and display overheating warning.
Heat Pump Overheating / Condenser Overheat
HE
Dryer runs but does not heat; display shows HE or hE; clothes remain wet after full cycle.
Heating Error (Electric Heater Circuit Fault)
HE2
Heat pump or hybrid Samsung dryer shows HE2; dryer may run with little or no heat.
Heat Pump System Error / Heater Relay Fault
Od
Dryer shows Od; cycle may end early or run unusually long.
Drying Time / Sensor Dry Overrun
tC
Dryer displays tC, tC1, tC2, or tC3; cycle may stop or run without proper temperature control.
Thermistor / Temperature Control Error
tE
Dryer stops heating or shuts down; display shows tE or tE1/tE2; may stop mid-cycle.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
tO
Dryer shows tO or to; may shut off early or fail to heat correctly.
Thermistor Open Circuit
tS
Dryer displays tS; may overheat or shut down quickly.
Thermistor Short Circuit
Symptom
Dryer control panel is unresponsive or some buttons do not work, but display is lit.
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
Dryer displays time remaining but ends the cycle much sooner than indicated.
Control / Sensor Calibration Issue
Symptom
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
Door Latch / Catch Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but motor can be heard humming or running.
Drive Belt Break / Idler Pulley Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum light stays on even when the door is closed, or never comes on at all.
Door Switch / Drum Light Circuit Fault
Symptom
Dryer drum turns but makes a loud squealing or squeaking noise, especially at start-up.
Drum Support Roller / Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell or very hot odor during operation.
Overheating / Lint Ignition Risk
Symptom
Dryer is leaking water or there is moisture pooling around or under the unit (especially heat pump/condensing models).
Condensate Drain / Venting Moisture Issue
Symptom
Dryer makes a high-pitched whine or roaring noise that increases with drum speed.
Motor Bearing / Blower Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum rotates.
Drum Roller Flat Spots / Drum Seam Noise
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start/Pause is pressed; a chime may sound but drum does not turn.
Start Circuit / Motor Start Failure
Symptom
Dryer produces a rattling or clanking noise during operation.
Loose Components / Foreign Objects
Symptom
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running.
Drum Glide / Front Felt Seal Wear
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat (no error code displayed).
No Heat Condition Without Error
Symptom
Dryer shuts off before clothes are dry when using Sensor Dry cycles, but works better on Timed Dry.
Moisture Sensor Malfunction
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Motor Overheating / Thermal Protector Tripping
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; multiple cycles needed; exterior of dryer may feel hot.
Poor Drying Performance / Restricted Airflow
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or shakes, especially at high heat or with heavy loads.
Cabinet Vibration / Drum Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response on control panel.
No Power / Dead Control
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 8E |
Dryer shows 1 8E or 18E; unit may not start or may behave erratically.
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Main PCB Communication / Internal Error | View Details |
| 1 AC7 |
Dryer displays 1 AC7; may not respond to controls or may not start.
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Communication Error Between Main PCB and UI Board | View Details |
| 1HC |
Dryer displays 1HC; severe overheating condition detected; cycle stops.
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Critical Overheat Protection | View Details |
| 9C1 |
Dryer displays 9C1 or 9C; may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
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Power Supply / Voltage Error | View Details |
| bE |
Dryer will not start; display shows bE or bE2; buttons may appear stuck.
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Button Error / Stuck Key | View Details |
| dC |
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after start; display shows dC or dc; door icon may flash.
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Door Switch / Door Closure Error | View Details |
| dE |
Dryer will not start or stops; display shows dE; sometimes intermittent when door is bumped.
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Door Error / Door Switch Intermittent | View Details |
| dF |
Dryer will not start; display shows dF; door appears closed but cycle will not begin.
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Door Circuit Failure | View Details |
| dF / dC / dE (Door-related cluster) |
Intermittent door-related codes (dF, dC, dE) appear; dryer may stop mid-cycle when door is bumped.
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Intermittent Door Switch / Latch Fault | View Details |
| dO |
Dryer displays dO or do; unit beeps and will not start; door is detected as open even when closed.
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Door Open Detection Error | View Details |
| FE |
Dryer displays FE; may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
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Frequency / Power Supply Error | View Details |
| Filter / Check Filter (indicator, not always a code) |
Dryer displays 'Check Filter' or filter icon and may have poor drying performance.
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Restricted Lint Filter / Airflow Warning | View Details |
| HC |
Dryer shows HC or hC; unit may stop mid-cycle due to overheating.
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Overheat / High Temperature Error | View Details |
| HC4 |
Heat pump Samsung dryer shows HC4; unit may stop and display overheating warning.
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Heat Pump Overheating / Condenser Overheat | View Details |
| HE |
Dryer runs but does not heat; display shows HE or hE; clothes remain wet after full cycle.
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Heating Error (Electric Heater Circuit Fault) | View Details |
| HE2 |
Heat pump or hybrid Samsung dryer shows HE2; dryer may run with little or no heat.
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Heat Pump System Error / Heater Relay Fault | View Details |
| Od |
Dryer shows Od; cycle may end early or run unusually long.
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Drying Time / Sensor Dry Overrun | View Details |
| tC |
Dryer displays tC, tC1, tC2, or tC3; cycle may stop or run without proper temperature control.
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Thermistor / Temperature Control Error | View Details |
| tE |
Dryer stops heating or shuts down; display shows tE or tE1/tE2; may stop mid-cycle.
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Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| tO |
Dryer shows tO or to; may shut off early or fail to heat correctly.
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Thermistor Open Circuit | View Details |
| tS |
Dryer displays tS; may overheat or shut down quickly.
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Thermistor Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Dryer control panel is unresponsive or some buttons do not work, but display is lit.
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User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer displays time remaining but ends the cycle much sooner than indicated.
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Control / Sensor Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
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Door Latch / Catch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but motor can be heard humming or running.
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Drive Belt Break / Idler Pulley Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light stays on even when the door is closed, or never comes on at all.
|
Door Switch / Drum Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum turns but makes a loud squealing or squeaking noise, especially at start-up.
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Drum Support Roller / Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell or very hot odor during operation.
|
Overheating / Lint Ignition Risk | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is leaking water or there is moisture pooling around or under the unit (especially heat pump/condensing models).
|
Condensate Drain / Venting Moisture Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a high-pitched whine or roaring noise that increases with drum speed.
|
Motor Bearing / Blower Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum rotates.
|
Drum Roller Flat Spots / Drum Seam Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start/Pause is pressed; a chime may sound but drum does not turn.
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Start Circuit / Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a rattling or clanking noise during operation.
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Loose Components / Foreign Objects | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running.
|
Drum Glide / Front Felt Seal Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat (no error code displayed).
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No Heat Condition Without Error | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shuts off before clothes are dry when using Sensor Dry cycles, but works better on Timed Dry.
|
Moisture Sensor Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Motor Overheating / Thermal Protector Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; multiple cycles needed; exterior of dryer may feel hot.
|
Poor Drying Performance / Restricted Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or shakes, especially at high heat or with heavy loads.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Drum Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response on control panel.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
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