Error Code tC
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC
What This Means
Clogged lint screen restricting airflow and causing abnormal temperature readings; Restricted vent system causing heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range (open or shorted)
What actually causes this:
Usually a clogged lint screen or blocked exhaust vent — restricted airflow causes the sensor to misread temperatures.
First Thing to Check
Pull out the lint screen and clean off all the lint, then check that your exhaust vent hose isn't kinked or blocked.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check and clean the lint screen
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2. Check if the vent system is restricted or blocked
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3. Measure thermistor resistance: should be 10KOhm at 25C (77F) for electric models
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4. For gas models, thermistor resistance should be 238.23 kOhm at 25C (77F)
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5. If thermistor resistance is out of range, replace the thermistor
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV45A6400 Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
Related Error Codes
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test