Appliance Code Check

Samsung · Dryer

tC

Professional service recommended

error code

Samsung tC indicates a dryer temperature or temperature-sensor condition, commonly associated with restricted airflow.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · Samsung dryers with digital displays covered by the cited official US support page

product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.

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What you can do now

Clean the lint screen and the accessible exhaust vent path.

  1. Clean the lint screen and the accessible exhaust vent path.

Stop and get service when

Request Samsung service if tC continues after the documented cleaning.

  • Request Samsung service if tC continues after cleaning.

Do not do

Do not remove panels or test the temperature sensors.

Limit work to normal lint-screen and external vent cleaning; do not access sensors or internal heater parts.

If the message returns

If tC continues after cleaning the lint screen and exhaust vent, request Samsung service.

Source and scope

Official manufacturer source
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
dryers with digital displays
Official source last checked
July 22, 2026
Review status
Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval

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