All Samsung Dryer Error Codes

3E

The dryer's drive motor is not running or not responding.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

9E

The dryer is not receiving proper voltage.

Moderate Fix 10–30 minutes

AE

Internal control boards are not communicating properly.

Professional Repair 30–90 minutes

AF

The dryer has detected insufficient airflow through the exhaust system.

Moderate Fix 30–60 minutes

bE

A button on the control panel is stuck or pressed continuously.

Moderate Fix 10–25 minutes

CE

The dryer motor is drawing excessive electrical current.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

Clg

The dryer has detected restricted exhaust airflow.

Easy Fix 20–45 minutes

dC

The dryer door was opened or came unlatched during a cycle.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes

dF

The dryer door is not properly closed or the door switch is faulty.

Easy Fix 5–20 minutes

do

The dryer door is open or is being detected as open.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes

Et

The dryer has detected dangerously high temperatures.

Moderate Fix 30–60 minutes

FC

The dryer has detected an abnormal electrical power frequency.

Advanced Fix 15–30 minutes

FE

The dryer has detected an invalid power supply frequency.

Moderate Repair 15–45 minutes

FiLt

The dryer is reminding you to clean the lint filter.

Easy Fix 1 minute

HC

The dryer has detected an abnormally high temperature.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

HC4

The dryer has detected an abnormal condition in the heating circuit or gas valve system.

Moderate Repair 30–60 minutes

hE

The dryer is not heating or is overheating.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

oD

The dryer has finished drying and triggered an over-dry prevention notification.

Easy Fix 0 minutes

tE

The temperature sensor is giving incorrect readings.

Advanced Fix 20–45 minutes

tO

The dryer drum temperature has exceeded the maximum safe limit.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

tS

The dryer's temperature sensor (thermistor) is malfunctioning.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

AE5

The dryer's internal components are not communicating properly, specifically between the main and sub control boards.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

C80

The dryer vent is approximately 80% blocked, reducing airflow to a critical level.

Moderate Fix 30–90 minutes

C90

The dryer vent is over 90% blocked — a serious fire hazard requiring immediate attention.

Advanced Fix 30–90 minutes

Ct

The dryer has detected that the room temperature is below freezing or above 104°F (40°C).

Easy Fix Variable

HC2

The gas dryer has failed to ignite the burner after multiple attempts.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

EEE

The dryer's control board has detected an EEPROM (memory chip) read/write failure.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

dF

The dryer door is not closing properly or the door switch has failed.

Moderate Fix 15–45 minutes

tE3

The exhaust temperature sensor is reading abnormal values or has failed.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

hE2

The gas dryer's igniter or gas valve is not functioning, preventing the burner from lighting.

Advanced Fix 45–90 minutes

HC1

The dryer detected excessively high temperature during the cool-down portion of the cycle.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

AC

The dryer is receiving incorrect voltage from the electrical outlet.

Moderate Fix 15–30 minutes

NF

The smart dryer cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes

9C1

The dryer control board has detected voltage that is too high or too low for safe operation.

Moderate Fix 15–30 minutes

Ht

The heat pump dryer's compressor or refrigerant circuit has encountered an error.

Professional Repair Call a technician

LNT

The smart dryer's sensor has detected that the lint filter needs cleaning.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes

GF

The gas dryer's burner flame failed to ignite or went out during the cycle.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes

CLE

The heat pump dryer is reminding you to clean the condenser heat exchanger.

Easy Fix 10–20 minutes

FN

The dryer blower fan motor is not spinning or its signal is not reaching the control board.

Advanced Fix 45–90 minutes