Samsung Smart Care dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Samsung smart Care dryer error code in the Samsung Smart Care dryer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Codes by system

Heating

Control / electronics

All Samsung smart Care dryer error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
tE	Defective thermistor (temperature sensor).	Heating	Owner checks
dE	Door switch failure. Also: dF	Door / lock	Service
bE2	Stuck button on the control panel.	Control / electronics	Owner checks
FE	Power supply frequency is out of range.	Power supply	See page
9E1	Electronic control board error (over voltage).	Power supply	Reset only
AE	Electronic control board error (communication problem).	Control / electronics	Service
EEE	Control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only
HE	Heating error (gas and electric dryers).	Heating	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung Smart Care dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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