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Samsung Dryer tS / t5 / tC / tO / t0 / tE / tE3 / tC5 / tCS / 1tC / 1tC5 / 1tCS error code
These codes mean your Samsung dryer detected a problem with the temperature inside the drum or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or blocked exhaust vent trapping heat inside the dryer. Cleaning the lint screen and exhaust vent resolves most cases. Note that an upside-down F on the display is meant to be read as a t — refer to these temperature error codes.
Common causes
- Lint screen is clogged with lint reducing airflow and trapping heat
- Exhaust vent system is blocked with lint or debris
- Temperature sensor has malfunctioned
- Exhaust hose is kinked or crushed reducing airflow
How to fix it
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1
Remove the lint screen and clean all lint from it
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2
Inspect the exhaust hose for kinks and straighten if needed
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3
Check the outside exhaust vent for blockages and clear any lint or debris
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4
Consider having the full vent system professionally cleaned if the blockage is inside the wall
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5
If the error continues after cleaning the lint screen and exhaust vent arrange professional service
Related Samsung Dryer error codes
9C1 / 9E / 2E / 9E1
An abnormal voltage was detected in the electrical supply to the dryer
bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2
A button on the control panel is stuck or being continuously detected as pressed
dC / dE / dF / do / d0 / 1DC / 1dF
The dryer door is not detected as closed and latched correctly
HC / hE / HC4 / 1HC
The dryer is overheating or not heating enough