Name: Samsung DVE50A8500V
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 3C mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

The dryer motor isn't spinning properly. Cause: PBA motor relay shorted internally; Motor winding shorted causing relay overload; PCB component failure.

Question 2

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet. Cause: Not using regular power source voltage; Low voltage from utility; Faulty outlet or wiring; Voltage sense circuit fault on PCB.

Question 3

What does error code AC mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What does error code bC2 mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What does error code CLg mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer vent is clogged and needs cleaning. Cause: Lint buildup in exhaust duct; Crushed or kinked vent hose; Outside exhaust hood blocked or stuck closed; Vent run too long or too many elbows; Lint filter severely clogged.

Question 6

What does error code dC mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

The dryer thinks the door is open while running. Cause: Door not fully closed or latched; Door sensor unit is loose; Door sensor unit is short; Defective door switch.

Question 7

What does error code dF mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What does error code FC mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

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 9

What does error code HC mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

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; Motor malfunction; Thermostat failure.

Question 10

What does error code tC mean on Samsung DVE50A8500V?

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 1 resistance out of range (open or shorted).

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Code	Meaning	Severity
3C	The dryer motor isn't spinning properly	Critical
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
CLg	Your dryer vent is clogged and needs cleaning	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