April 19, 2023

Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error codes

Samsung

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Samsung ventless heat pump dryer model DV22N. Get easy-to-follow DIY repair tips for fixing problems with your dryer. Find out how to check dryer components and figure out what you need to do or which parts you need to replace to fix your Samsung ventless heat pump dryer when it displays an error code.

Error Code
Condition
DIY advice
tC

Outlet thermistor (temperature sensor) resistance is too high or too low

Check/Repair

The outlet thermistor (temperature sensor) detects air temperature coming out of the condenser heat exchanger. Clean the lint filter and heat exchanger fins. If the problem continues, unplug the dryer and check the resistance of the thermistor. At room temperature, you should measure around 50K ohms of resistance through the thermistor. Replace the thermistor if resistance is off by more than 5K ohms.

Possible parts
Outlet thermistor DC90-10128G
tC5

Compressor thermistor (temperature sensor) resistance is too high or too low

Check/Repair

The compressor thermistor senses temperature around the compressor inside the cabinet. To make sure that the compressor area is getting proper air flow, clean the lint filter and clean the heat exchanger fins. Make sure that the dryer is installed properly with proper clearance on the sides and back of the dryer. If these tips don’t help, unplug the dryer and check the resistance of the compressor thermistor. At room temperature, you should measure around 50K ohms of resistance through the thermistor. Replace the thermistor if resistance is off by more than 5K ohms.

Possible parts
Compressor thermistor DC90-10128G
dC

Door switch failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections between the door switch and the electronic control board. If the wiring connections are okay, you’ll likely need to replace the door switch. If you replace the door switch and the problem continues, you’ll likely need to replace the electronic control board.

Possible parts
Door switch DC64-00828D
bC2

Stuck control button

Check/Repair

Press all button on the control panel and try to free up the stuck button. If the problem continues, you’ll likely need to replace the display control board.

Possible parts
Display control board
HC

Compressor overheated

Check/Repair

To make sure that the compressor area is getting proper air flow, clean the lint filter and clean the heat exchanger fins. Make sure that the dryer is installed properly with proper clearance on the sides and back of the dryer. If these tips don’t help, unplug the dryer and check the resistance of the compressor thermistor. At room temperature, you should measure around 50K ohms of resistance through the thermistor. Replace the thermistor if resistance is off by more than 5K ohms. If the compressor thermistor is okay, you may need to replace the compressor.

Possible parts
Compressor thermistor DC90-10128G, Compressor
5C

Drain tank overflow

Check/Repair

The control detected that the drain tank overfilled 3 times in a row. Empty the drain tank. If the drain tank isn’t overfilled, unplug the dryer and test the float switch. Replace the float switch if it’s defective.

Possible parts
Float switch
AC

Control board communications error

Check/Repair

Unplug the dryer for 3 minutes and then plug it back in. If the code reappears, unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections between all control boards in the dryer. If the wiring connections are okay, then you may need to replace the main control board.

Possible parts
Main control board
3C1

Drum is overloaded with too much laundry

Check/Repair

Remove some items from the dryer to reduce the load size. If the dryer isn’t overloaded, worn drive components could be causing the 3C1 code.

Possible parts
Drive components
3C, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4, 3C5, 3C6, 3C7 or 3C8

Drive motor failure

Check/Repair

Unplug the washer and check the wire harness connections between the drive motor inverter board and the drive motor. Reconnect any loose wiring connections. Check the belt and all drive components. Replace any worn drive components. If all drive components and wiring connections are okay, you may need to replace the drive motor inverter control board.

Possible parts
Drive motor, drive components, belt, inverter control board
9C1 or 9C2

Power supply failure

Check/Repair

The control board detects under-voltage or overvoltage. Unplug the dryer for 3 minutes to reset the control board. If the code returns after you restore power to the dryer, check the voltage supply. If the voltage supply is normal, you may need to replace the electronic control board.

Possible parts
Main electronic control board
AC4

Communication error between the main electronic control board and the Wi-Fi control board

Check/Repair

Unplug the dryer for 3 minutes to reset the control board. If the code returns after you restore power to the dryer, unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections between the main electronic control board and the Wi-Fi control board. Reconnect any loose wiring connections. If the wiring connections are okay, you may need to replace the Wi-Fi control board or the main electronic control board.

Possible parts
Wi-Fi control board, main electronic control board
AC6

Communication error between the main electronic control board and the inverter control board

Check/Repair

Unplug the dryer for 3 minutes to reset the control board. If the code returns after you restore power to the dryer, unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections between the main electronic control board and the inverter control board. Reconnect any loose wiring connections. If wiring connections are okay, you may need to replace the inverter control board or the main electronic control board.

Possible parts
Inverter control board, main electronic control board

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