Error Code C1
The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust
Info
Informational - no immediate action required
Also displayed as: C1
What This Means
Clothes or other items left inside the drum during the test; Moisture sensor malfunction; Moisture sensor bars dirty or corroded
What actually causes this:
During the Smart Install vent test, the dryer found the exhaust vent is too restricted for safe operation.
First Thing to Check
Check the exhaust vent hose behind the dryer — make sure it's not kinked, crushed, or full of lint.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Remove all items from the drum
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2. Re-run the Vent Blockage Test with an empty drum
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3. If the problem continues with an empty drum, clean the moisture sensor bars
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4. If the problem still continues, contact a service center
Other Error Codes for DVE45T3200W
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked