Dryer Diagnostics

Samsung Dryer
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dryer display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

HE DF TS FE BE DC ET 9E1 AC TE

All Codes

9E1 AC BE DC DF ET FE HE TE TS

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

9E1 Over-current protection High The machine stops suddenly during operation, potentially tripping the household circuit breaker simultaneously. View AC Board communication error Medium No buttons work, the display is blank or frozen, and the dryer does not respond to any user input. View BE Stuck button detected Low The control panel appears unresponsive to new button presses because the board is locked due to a detected stuck input. View DC Door opened mid-cycle Low The drum ceases rotation mid-cycle and the heater turns off as the dryer detects a door-open condition. View DF Door switch failure Medium Nothing happens when the start button is pressed — the drum does not rotate and the display shows dF. View ET Gas ignition failure High The drum rotates and airflow feels present, but the air is room temperature because the gas burner never ignites. View FE Power frequency error Medium The machine refuses to begin a cycle or halts within seconds of starting, displaying the FE code. View HE Heating circuit failure High The dryer runs for the full programmed time but clothes are still wet because no heat was produced. View TE Thermistor circuit error Medium The dryer starts normally but stops within the first few minutes when the control board realizes it cannot read temperature data. View TS Temperature sensor fault Medium The dryer begins a cycle but stops within a few minutes because the control board cannot verify a safe operating temperature. View