How do I fix error code 5C on a Samsung dryers?

1. undefined: 1. Empty the water tank 2. undefined: 2. Check the drain pump — measure pump motor resistance: should be 770 Ohm 3. undefined: 3. Check water sensor (float sensor): float up should read 0-200 mOhm, float down should read OL (open line) 4. undefined: 4. Check drain hose for clogs or kinks 5. undefined: 5. If pump motor resistance is out of range, replace pump

Samsung Dryers2018–present

Error Code 5C

Q: What does error code 5C mean on a Samsung dryers?

The water collection tank is full or the drain is blocked Water tank full and not emptied; Drain pump failure or malfunction; Water sensor (float sensor) malfunction; Clogged drain hose

The water collection tank is full or the drain is blocked

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 5C

What This Means

Water tank full and not emptied; Drain pump failure or malfunction; Water sensor (float sensor) malfunction; Clogged drain hose

What actually causes this:

The tank that collects moisture from drying is full and needs emptying, or the drain line is clogged.

First Thing to Check

Pull out the water collection tank and empty it.

Parts Involved

Water TankDrain PumpFloat Sensor (Water Sensor)

How to Fix

1
1. Empty the water tank
2
2. Check the drain pump — measure pump motor resistance: should be 770 Ohm
3
3. Check water sensor (float sensor): float up should read 0-200 mOhm, float down should read OL (open line)
4
4. Check drain hose for clogs or kinks
5
5. If pump motor resistance is out of range, replace pump

This Error Applies To

Samsung DV22N68 Series Dryers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: DV22N685*H*Service manual exact match: DV22N6850HX/A2Service manual exact match: DV22N680*H*Service manual exact match: DV22N6800HW/AC