Samsung Dryers2024–present

Error Code 5C

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 is full and needs emptying; Drain pump malfunction; Water sensor (float sensor) malfunction; Drain hose kinked or blocked

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 PumpWater Sensor (Float Sensor)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Empty the water tank

  2. 2

    2. Check the drain pump operation (resistance should be 770 Ohm)

  3. 3

    3. Check the water sensor (float sensor) - Float up: 0-200mOhm, Float down: OL

  4. 4

    4. Inspect drain hose for kinks or blockages

This Error Applies To

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

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