Error Code 3CA
The heat pump compressor motor isn't working
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 3CA / 3CA1 / 3CA2 / 3CA3 / 3CA4 / 3CA5 / 3CA6 / 3CA7 / 3CA8
What This Means
Compressor motor connector terminal issue; Compressor inverter PBA malfunction; Compressor motor damage; Compressor overload
What actually causes this:
The compressor motor in a heat pump dryer has failed or encountered an electrical issue.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the dryer for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connector terminal connections and contacts on compressor motor
- 2
2. Check whether compressor motor power cable and power connector are present on Inverter PBA
- 3
3. Check whether the compressor motor is damaged
- 4
4. If Inverter PBA is faulty, replace the PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV22N68 Series Dryers (2018) (2018–present)
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