Error Code tC
A temperature sensor in the dryer vent system is reading incorrectly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC
What This Means
Duct thermistor resistance out of range; Discharge thermistor resistance out of range; Dirty case filter blocking airflow; Connector disconnected
What actually causes this:
The lint filter or vent is clogged, causing abnormal temperature readings
First Thing to Check
Clean the lint filter and check that the dryer exhaust vent is not blocked
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Clean the case filter
- 2
2. Check the resistance of the duct thermistor and discharge thermistor — should be 50 kOhm plus or minus 7% at 25 degrees C
- 3
3. Check connector connections
This Error Applies To
Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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