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Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N

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 Codes

Error Code
tC
Condition

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 Required
Outlet thermistor DC90-10128G
Error Code
tC5
Condition

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 Required
Compressor thermistor DC90-10128G
Error Code
dC
Condition

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 Required
Door switch DC64-00828D
Error Code
bC2
Condition

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 Required
Display control board
Error Code
HC
Condition

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 Required
Compressor thermistor DC90-10128G, Compressor
Error Code
5C
Condition

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 Required
Float switch
Error Code
AC
Condition

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 Required
Main control board
Error Code
3C1
Condition

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 Required
Drive components
Error Code
3C, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4, 3C5, 3C6, 3C7 or 3C8
Condition

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 Required
Drive motor, drive components, belt, inverter control board
Error Code
9C1 or 9C2
Condition

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 Required
Main electronic control board
Error Code
AC4
Condition

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 Required
Wi-Fi control board, main electronic control board
Error Code
AC6
Condition

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 Required
Inverter control board, main electronic control board

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