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
Items left inside the drum during Smart Install test; Dry sensor (moisture sensor) malfunction; Moisture on the 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 all items from the drum
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2. Check the dry sensor bars for contamination or moisture
- 3
3. Clean the moisture sensor bars
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4. Re-run the Smart Install test with an empty drum
Other Error Codes for DVG45A6400V
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
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 detected restricted airflow during a vent test