Samsung Dryers2018–present

Error Code AC6

The drum motor controller isn't communicating properly

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: AC6

What This Means

Incorrect wire connections between main and inverter PBAs; Disconnected wires between main and inverter PBAs; Main PBA communication circuit fault; Inverter PBA communication circuit fault

What actually causes this:

An internal communication failure between the main control board and the drum motor controller.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the dryer for 2 minutes, then plug it back in — this resets the electronics.

Parts Involved

Main PBAInverter PBA (Drum)Wire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check wire connections and terminal contacts between main and inverter PBAs

  2. 2

    2. Check for disconnected wires

  3. 3

    3. If main or inverter PBA communication circuit is faulty, replace the faulty PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

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

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