Error Code tE
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE
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
- 1
1. Check and clean the lint screen
- 2
2. Inspect the exhaust vent system for restrictions or blockages
- 3
3. Measure cycling thermistor 1 resistance: should be 10KOhm at 25C (77F) — disconnect harness, test Blue wire Pin 3 to Red wire Pin 6
- 4
4. If vent sensor model, measure vent thermistor 2 resistance: should be 238.23KOhm at 25C (77F) — disconnect harness, test Yellow wire Pin 2 to White wire Pin 7
- 5
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 DV56H9 Series Dryers (2018) (2018–present)
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