Samsung Dryers2021–present

Error Code tC5

Thermistor Short Circuit

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: tC5

What This Means

Thermistor internally shorted; Wire harness pinched or shorted to ground; Moisture intrusion at thermistor connector

Parts Involved

Thermistor (DC32-00007A)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Unplug dryer and locate thermistor on blower housing

  2. 2

    Disconnect thermistor and measure resistance

  3. 3

    A shorted thermistor will read near 0 ohms

  4. 4

    Inspect wire harness for pinch points or bare wire contact

  5. 5

    Check for moisture at the connector — blow dry with compressed air

This Error Applies To

Samsung DV45B6300 Series Dryers (2021) (2021–present)

Service manual exact match: DVE45B6300WService manual exact match: DVE45B6300EService manual exact match: DVG45B6300WService manual exact match: DVG45B6300E

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