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
Thermistor resistance out of range (open or shorted); Clogged lint screen restricting airflow; Restricted vent system causing abnormal temperatures; Faulty thermistor wiring
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
- 1
1. Check the thermistor resistance: should be 10K ohms at 25C (77F)
- 2
2. Check for a clogged lint screen
- 3
3. Inspect the exhaust vent system for restrictions or blockages
- 4
4. 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 DV45T3400 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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