Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N Error Code 3C1: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error code 3C1 means: Drum is overloaded with too much laundry. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	3C1
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N
System	Control / electronics
Meaning (service chart)	Drum is overloaded with too much laundry. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support)
Source document	Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code 3C1 means on a Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N

Drum is overloaded with too much laundry. [1]

This is a control / electronics code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error code 3C1 (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (3C1) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N and order the right parts.
Rebalance the load. Remove some items from the dryer to reduce the load size.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If 3C1 comes back after these checks, stop using the dryer for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Drive components

When to call a technician

Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code 3C1 mean on a Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N?

The Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart lists 3C1 as follows: Drum is overloaded with too much laundry.

Is it safe to keep using the heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N with 3C1?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error 3C1 myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.