Samsung Dryer · Code Clg / Cg / C9 / C90 / C9o / C8 / C80 / C8o / Cl9

Samsung Dryer Clg code: Vent blockage test result

These codes are results from the dryer's vent blockage test, not a part failure. Clg/Cg means the vent is clogged, C8/C80 means roughly 80% blocked, and C9/C90 means more than 90% blocked.

Most common causes

  1. Lint build-up in the exhaust duct
  2. Crushed or kinked vent hose behind the dryer
  3. Blocked or stuck outdoor vent flap
  4. Vent run too long or with too many bends

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Clean the lint screen.
  2. Disconnect power, pull the dryer out and clean lint from the vent hose and duct with a vent brush.
  3. Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens freely and is not covered.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does Clg mean on a Samsung Dryer?

These codes are results from the dryer's vent blockage test, not a part failure. Clg/Cg means the vent is clogged, C8/C80 means roughly 80% blocked, and C9/C90 means more than 90% blocked.

Can I clear the Clg code myself?

Try these first: Clean the lint screen. Disconnect power, pull the dryer out and clean lint from the vent hose and duct with a vent brush. Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens freely and is not covered. Call a technician or vent-cleaning service if the vent runs through walls or the roof and you cannot reach the blockage, or if the test still shows a clog after cleaning.

How much does it cost to fix a Clg code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Dryer codes

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A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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