ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesSamsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N Error Code 5C: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error code 5C means: Drain tank overflow. The control detected that the drain tank overfilled 3 times in a row. [1] Keep using it? No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed. 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 | 5C |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N |
| System | Leak protection |
| Meaning (service chart) | Drain tank overflow. The control detected that the drain tank overfilled 3 times in a row. [1] |
| Keep using it? | No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed |
| 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 5C means on a Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N
Drain tank overflow. The control detected that the drain tank overfilled 3 times in a row. [1]
This is a leak protection 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 5C (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (5C) 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.
- Empty the drain tank. Empty the drain tank.
- 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 5C 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.
- Float switch
When to call a technician
- If the drain tank isn’t overfilled, unplug the dryer and test the float switch.
- Technician: replace the float switch if it’s defective.
- 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
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code 5C mean on a Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N?
The Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error-code chart lists 5C as follows: Drain tank overflow. The control detected that the drain tank overfilled 3 times in a row.
Is it safe to keep using the heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N with 5C?
No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed.
Can I fix Samsung heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N error 5C 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.