ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesSamsung Smart Care dryer Error Code tE: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Samsung smart Care dryer error code tE means: Defective thermistor (temperature sensor). [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 Smart Care dryer error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].
Quick facts
| Code | tE |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Samsung smart Care dryer |
| System | Heating |
| Meaning (service chart) | Defective thermistor (temperature sensor). [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 Smart Care dryer error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) |
On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ
What error code tE means on a Samsung smart Care dryer
Defective thermistor (temperature sensor). [1]
This is a heating code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.
How to fix Samsung smart Care dryer error code tE (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (tE) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your smart Care dryer and order the right parts.
- Clean the filter. Clean the lint filter because a clogged lint filter can cause this code.
- Check the vent. Check the exhaust vent system for a clog or restriction and clean system if blocked.
- 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 tE 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 Smart Care dryer 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.
- Thermistor
- Wire harness
- Electronic control board
When to call a technician
- If the lint filter and exhaust vent system are clear, unplug the dryer and check the wire harness connections between the thermistor and the electronic control board.
- Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
- If the wire connections are okay, measure the thermistor resistance using a multimeter.
- You should measure around 10,000 ohms of resistance at room temperature.
- Technician: replace the thermistor if resistance is off.
- If thermistor resistance is okay and the wire harness is intact, a technician should replace the electronic control board.
- 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 tE mean on a Samsung smart Care dryer?
The Samsung Smart Care dryer error-code chart lists tE as follows: Defective thermistor (temperature sensor).
Is it safe to keep using the smart Care dryer with tE?
No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed.
Can I fix Samsung smart Care dryer error tE 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 Smart Care dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.