Name: Samsung DVE45M5500
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet. Cause: Not using regular power source (voltage out of range); Low voltage from utility; Faulty outlet or wiring; Voltage sense circuit fault on PCB; Damaged wire harness.

Question 2

What does error code AC mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly. Cause: Faulty Main PCB (main control board); Faulty SUB PCB (display board); Damaged or loose wire harness between Main PCB and SUB PCB.

Question 3

What does error code bC2 mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted. Cause: Display PCB key circuit shorted; Display PCB loose connection; Stuck or shorted button on control panel; Moisture or debris causing short on control panel.

Question 4

What does error code dC mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

The dryer thinks the door is open while running. Cause: Door not fully closed or latched; Loose or open wire terminals in door sense circuit; Defective door switch.

Question 5

What does error code dF mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

The door switch isn't working properly. Cause: Door sensor unit is loose; Door sensor unit wiring shorted; Defective door switch giving invalid readings.

Question 6

What does error code FC mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power. Cause: Not using regular power source frequency (not 60Hz); Invalid power frequency sense circuit on PCB; Generator or inverter power supply with unstable frequency.

Question 7

What does error code HC mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating. Cause: Restricted vent system causing excessive heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range; Heater malfunction; Thermostat failure; PCB fault.

Question 8

What does error code tC mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly. Cause: Clogged lint screen restricting airflow and causing abnormal temperature readings; Restricted vent system causing heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range (open or shorted); Loose or damaged thermistor wiring connection.

Question 9

What does error code tC5 mean on Samsung DVE45M5500?

Accepted Answer

A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings. Cause: Clogged lint screen restricting airflow; Restricted vent system; Thermistor 2 resistance out of range (open or shorted); Loose or damaged thermistor 2 wiring connection.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
9C1	Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet	Critical
AC	The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly	Critical
bC2	A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted	Moderate
dC	The dryer thinks the door is open while running	Moderate
dF	The door switch isn't working properly	Moderate
FC	Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power	Moderate
HC	Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating	Critical
tC	Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly	Moderate