Samsung Dryers2024–present

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 fault; Compressor Inverter PBA fault; Incorrect wiring connections to compressor; Compressor mechanical failure

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

CompressorCompressor Inverter PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connector terminal connections and contacts on compressor

  2. 2

    2. Check whether there is the motor power cable and power connector in Compressor Inverter PBA

  3. 3

    3. Check whether the compressor motor is damaged

  4. 4

    4. If the Compressor Inverter PBA is faulty, replace the PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung DV25B6800H Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)

Service manual exact match: DV25B6900HW/A2Service manual exact match: DV90N62632X/EUService manual exact match: DV25B6800HW/ACService manual exact match: DV25B690*H*Service manual exact match: DV25B6800H*Service manual exact match: DV22N6850*

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