--- title: "Samsung Dryer Repair | DryerRepair.center" description: "Samsung dryer repair. Full-size and stacked dryers in electric and gas versions, built around electronic controls and sensor drying." url: "https://dryerrepair.center/brands/samsung/" --- # Samsung Dryer Repair Full-size and stacked dryers in electric and gas versions, built around electronic controls and sensor drying. ## Samsung dryers, specifically. Samsung builds sensor-driven dryers in electric and gas versions and publishes its display codes in groups: voltage, temperature, heating, the door, communication between boards. Many models can also test their own exhaust, so a visit rules airflow in or out before it moves to the heat source and the electronics. The Samsung lineup ### Builds 4 dryer types Electric dryer · Gas dryer · Stackable dryer · Ventless dryer ### Called out for Dryer Error Code and 5 more problems on Samsung ### Repairs we do 10 repairs, on any make Diagnostic visit · Heating element repair · Gas burner and igniter repair · Drum belt and roller repair ### Error codes HC · HC2 · tC · dC · AC 8 Samsung codes with a page of their own ## The Samsung lineup. Samsung builds 4 of the 4 dryer types this site covers. Which one decides how the visit is planned. [All dryer types](https://dryerrepair.center/types/) Electric ### Electric dryer **3** of the problems we see on Samsung come up on it Electric dryer repair Gas ### Gas dryer **3** of the problems we see on Samsung come up on it Gas dryer repair Stackable ### Stackable dryer **3** of the problems we see on Samsung come up on it Stackable dryer repair Ventless ### Ventless dryer **3** of the problems we see on Samsung come up on it Ventless dryer repair ## What is particular to Samsung. Samsung sells electric and gas dryers with a digital display and simpler models that show problems as blinking lights instead. The heat source and the display type both change what a visit looks for. ### A vent test built into the controls Many Samsung dryers run a short vent blockage test from a button combination and report the result as a code. A clean result sends the diagnosis inside the dryer; a clog result sends it to the duct. ### Heat that backs off on purpose When a Samsung dryer senses that heat and moisture are not escaping, it can reduce or stop its heat to protect the vent. A lukewarm dryer on a blocked duct is behaving as designed, and replacing the heater would not fix it. ### Two circuits on electric models An electric Samsung draws on two circuits, and if only one trips the drum still turns while the heater stays cold. Cycling the breaker off and on is the first check on a spins-but-no-heat call. ### Sensor bars at the front of the drum Sensor Dry cycles end when two curved metal bars at the front of the drum feel dry laundry. Dryer-sheet film on those bars can end a cycle early with wet clothes, and a wipe with a drop of dish soap fixes it. Parts Heating elements, thermal parts, sensors and door switches for Samsung dryers are widely stocked, while boards are matched to the exact model and may need ordering. The model code from the label inside the door is confirmed first. Repair or replace Most Samsung dryer calls come down to airflow, a heat-circuit part or a sensor, all of which are repaired rather than replaced. Replacement enters the discussion when a board failure coincides with worn drum parts on an older unit. Book your Samsung visit ## What we are called out for. On Samsung, most often dryer error code. [All problems](https://dryerrepair.center/problems/) Samsung error codes - [`HC` Heating](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-hc/) - [`HC2` Heating](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-hc2/) - [`tC` Sensor circuit](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-tc/) - [`dC` Door and lock](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-dc/) - [`AC` Communication](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-ac/) - [`3C` Drive motor and belt](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/samsung-3c/) [All Samsung codes](https://dryerrepair.center/error-codes/#codes-samsung) ### Dryer Error Code 5 causes, cheapest first ### Dryer Not Heating 6 causes, cheapest first ### Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry 5 causes, cheapest first ### Dryer Vent Clogged 5 causes, cheapest first ## Not a Samsung? Samsung is one of 14 dryer makes on this site. The other 13 each have a page of their own. [All 14 brands](https://dryerrepair.center/brands/) ## Samsung dryer repair, where we come out. 9 metros, each with its own page. [All service areas](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/) [Tampa Bay](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/) FL · 31 areas - [Hyde Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/hyde-park/) - [Davis Islands](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/davis-islands/) - [Palma Ceia](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/palma-ceia/) - [Westchase](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/westchase/) - [Carrollwood](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/carrollwood/) - [Belleair](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/belleair/) - [St. Pete Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/st-pete-beach/) - [Palm Harbor](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/tampa-bay/palm-harbor/) [Orlando](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/) FL · 30 areas - [Winter Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/winter-park/) - [Windermere](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/windermere/) - [Dr. Phillips](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/dr-phillips/) - [Bay Hill](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/bay-hill/) - [Lake Nona](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/lake-nona/) - [Heathrow](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/heathrow/) - [Celebration](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/orlando/celebration/) [Miami / South Florida](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/) FL · 47 areas - [Brickell](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/brickell/) - [Coconut Grove](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/coconut-grove/) - [Coral Gables](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/coral-gables/) - [Pinecrest](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/pinecrest/) - [Key Biscayne](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/key-biscayne/) - [Aventura](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/aventura/) - [Sunny Isles Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/sunny-isles-beach/) - [Bal Harbour](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/bal-harbour/) - [Miami Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/miami-beach/) - [Golden Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/golden-beach/) - [Weston](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/weston/) - [Boca Raton](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/boca-raton/) - [Palm Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/south-florida/palm-beach/) [New York Metro](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/) NY · 75 areas - [Upper East Side](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/upper-east-side/) - [Upper West Side](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/upper-west-side/) - [Tribeca](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/tribeca/) - [SoHo](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/soho/) - [Greenwich Village](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/greenwich-village/) - [Battery Park City](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/battery-park-city/) - [Brooklyn Heights](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) - [Park Slope](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/park-slope/) - [DUMBO](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/dumbo/) - [Forest Hills](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/forest-hills/) - [Great Neck](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/great-neck/) - [Southampton](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/southampton/) - [Scarsdale](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/new-york/scarsdale/) [Houston](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/) TX · 36 areas - [River Oaks](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/river-oaks/) - [Memorial](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/memorial/) - [Tanglewood](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/tanglewood/) - [Greater Heights](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/greater-heights/) - [Kingwood](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/kingwood/) - [Bellaire](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/bellaire/) - [Bunker Hill Village](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/bunker-hill-village/) - [Piney Point Village](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/piney-point-village/) - [Hunters Creek Village](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/hunters-creek-village/) - [Sugar Land](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/sugar-land/) - [Cinco Ranch](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/cinco-ranch/) - [The Woodlands](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/the-woodlands/) - [West University](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/houston/west-university/) [Chicago](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/) IL · 50 areas - [Lincoln Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/lincoln-park/) - [Near North Side](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/near-north-side/) - [West Loop / Near West Side](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/west-loop-near-west-side/) - [Wilmette](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/wilmette/) - [Winnetka](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/winnetka/) - [Glencoe](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/glencoe/) - [River Forest](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/river-forest/) - [Oak Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/oak-park/) - [Hinsdale](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/hinsdale/) - [Lake Forest](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/lake-forest/) - [Highland Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/highland-park/) - [Gold Coast](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/gold-coast/) - [Lakeview](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/chicagoland/lakeview/) [Los Angeles](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/) CA · 95 areas - [Beverly Hills](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/beverly-hills/) - [Bel Air](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/bel-air/) - [Holmby Hills](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/holmby-hills/) - [Brentwood](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/brentwood/) - [Pacific Palisades](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/pacific-palisades/) - [Santa Monica](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/santa-monica/) - [Hancock Park](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/hancock-park/) - [Studio City](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/studio-city/) - [Calabasas](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/calabasas/) - [Manhattan Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/manhattan-beach/) - [Palos Verdes Estates](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/palos-verdes-estates/) - [Pasadena](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/pasadena/) - [San Marino](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/san-marino/) - [Malibu](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/los-angeles/malibu/) [San Diego](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/) CA · 31 areas - [La Jolla](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/la-jolla/) - [Carmel Valley](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/carmel-valley/) - [Point Loma](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/point-loma/) - [Del Mar](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/del-mar/) - [Rancho Santa Fe](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/rancho-santa-fe/) - [Coronado](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/coronado/) - [Encinitas](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/encinitas/) - [Solana Beach](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/san-diego/solana-beach/) [San Francisco Bay Area](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/) CA · 74 areas - [Pacific Heights](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/pacific-heights/) - [Presidio Heights](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/presidio-heights/) - [Russian Hill](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/russian-hill/) - [Noe Valley](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/noe-valley/) - [Sea Cliff](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/sea-cliff/) - [Hillsborough](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/hillsborough/) - [Atherton](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/atherton/) - [Woodside](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/woodside/) - [Palo Alto](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/palo-alto/) - [Los Altos Hills](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/los-altos-hills/) - [Tiburon](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/tiburon/) - [Piedmont](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/piedmont/) - [Marina](https://dryerrepair.center/locations/bay-area/marina/) For the heart of your home. ## Questions about Samsung dryers. ### How do I run the vent test on my Samsung dryer? With the drum cool and empty, press Adjust Time Up and Dry Level together until In or Ins shows, then press and hold Start/Pause and keep the door shut. Some models use Cycle 1 plus Wrinkle Prevent, or Air Fluff plus Wrinkle Prevent, to enter the test. A 0 or End result means the duct passed; CLg, Cg, C80 or C90 means it found a clog. ### Why does my Samsung dryer spin but not heat? On an electric model, one of the two household circuits may have tripped while the other still runs the drum. Turn the breaker off for 30 seconds and back on. If the heat is still missing, run the vent test, because the dryer also cuts heat when it senses a blocked exhaust. ### My Samsung dryer stops after a few minutes and the clothes are soaking wet. What is wrong? Samsung points to dirty moisture sensors for exactly that pattern. Wipe the two metal bars at the front of the drum with a soft cloth and a drop of dish soap, and dry at least about four towels' worth so the load actually touches them. --- **[Read on the site: Samsung Dryer Repair | DryerRepair.center](https://dryerrepair.center/brands/samsung/)** **[Book a visit with DryerRepair.center](https://dryerrepair.center/schedule/)**