Error Code Ct
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Ct
What This Means
Dryer ambient temperature too cold or too hot for accurate vent test; Dryer recently operated and internal temperature has not normalized; Thermistor malfunction
What actually causes this:
The exhaust vent is partially blocked with lint, or the vent run is too long for proper airflow.
First Thing to Check
Check the exhaust vent hose behind the dryer for kinks or lint buildup.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Leave the dryer at room temperature and allow it to normalize
- 2
2. Try the Smart Install vent blockage test again later
- 3
3. If error persists, check thermistor resistance: should be 10K ohm at 25 degrees C
Other Error Codes for DVG54CG7150WA3
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
Your dryer vent is clogged and needs cleaning
Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked
Your dryer vent is over 90% blocked — needs immediate cleaning
The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust
The dryer thinks the door is open while running
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power