Error Code tCA
A fifth temperature sensor is reading incorrectly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tCA
What This Means
Thermistor 5 resistance out of range (open or shorted); Wiring harness fault between Thermistor 5 and PBA
What actually causes this:
One of the dryer's multiple temperature sensors has failed or become disconnected.
First Thing to Check
Clean the lint screen and check the exhaust vent for blockages.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check Thermistor 5 resistance with ohmmeter
- 2
2. Inspect wiring harness to Thermistor 5 for loose or damaged connections
- 3
3. If resistance is out of range, replace Thermistor 5
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV25B6800H Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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