Samsung Dryer Error Codes

What each code on a Samsung dryer display means, what you can safely check yourself, and when it needs a technician. Codes differ between model years: the list for your exact model is on the sticker inside the door or lid, or in the manual.

First, for any code: unplug the dryer for one minute (or switch off its breaker) and start a short cycle. If the code comes back, use the table below.

Code	What it means	What to check
HE / HC / HE1	Heating problem — not heating or overheating.	Clean the lint filter and check the vent; if it repeats, element/fuse (electric) or igniter/valve (gas).
tS / tO / tE	Thermistor (temperature sensor) open or shorted.	Needs a thermistor and wiring check.
dE / dO / dC	Door open or door switch fault.	Close the door firmly; repeated codes mean the door switch.
9C1	Power supply / voltage problem.	Check the breaker and that the dryer has its own outlet; if it persists, the power supply or board.
bE / bE2	A button is stuck.	Press each button once; if it stays, the control panel.
AE	Communication error between boards.	Unplug for five minutes; if it returns, a technician should check the boards.

When to call a technician

Call when the code comes back after the checks above, when there is water on the floor, a burning smell, or the dryer trips the breaker. We repair Samsung dryers the same day across seven Southern California counties — $69 diagnostic, waived when you approve the repair; no trip fee; 90-day warranty.

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