Error Code C80
Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: C80 (C8)
What This Means
Significant lint buildup in exhaust ductwork; Partially crushed vent hose; Partially blocked exhaust hood
What actually causes this:
Significant lint buildup inside the exhaust vent is restricting airflow and reducing drying performance.
First Thing to Check
Check the exhaust vent hose behind the dryer for visible lint buildup or kinks.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Clean the lint filter
- 2
2. Check your vent condition
- 3
3. Inspect and clean the exhaust ductwork
- 4
4. Refer to the 'Ducting requirements' section
- 5
5. Re-run the Vent Blockage Test
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's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
The dryer motor isn't spinning properly
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test
Your dryer vent is over 90% blocked — needs immediate cleaning