Error Code C1
The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: C1
What This Means
Items left inside the drum during Vent Blockage Test; Dry sensor malfunction; Dirty moisture sensor bars
What actually causes this:
During the Smart Install vent test, the dryer found the exhaust vent is too restricted for safe operation.
First Thing to Check
Check the exhaust vent hose behind the dryer — make sure it's not kinked, crushed, or full of lint.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Remove items from the drum
- 2
2. Clean the moisture sensor bars
- 3
3. Run the Vent Blockage Test again with empty drum
- 4
4. If the problem continues, contact a service center
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE41A3000 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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