Error Code C1
The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: C1
What This Means
Items left inside the drum during Vent Blockage Test; Dry sensor malfunction; Dirty moisture sensor bars
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
- 1
1. Remove items from the drum
- 2
2. Clean the moisture sensor bars
- 3
3. Run the Vent Blockage Test again with empty drum
- 4
4. If the problem continues, contact a service center
Other Error Codes for DVG41A3000W
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
The dryer motor isn't spinning properly
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test