Samsung Dryer · Code dE / dC / d0 / do / 1 dC

Samsung Dryer dE code: Door open / door error

The dryer thinks the door is open, so it will not start or it stops mid-cycle. This comes from the door, its latch, or the switch that senses the door is closed.

Most common causes

  1. Door not fully closed or clothing caught in the door
  2. Worn or broken door latch or strike
  3. Faulty door switch
  4. Loose door switch wiring

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Open the door, remove any laundry caught at the edge and close it firmly until it latches.
  2. Look at the latch and strike for damage or lint build-up.
  3. Check whether Child Lock is turned on, then power the dryer off and back on.

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

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

Quick answers

What does dE mean on a Samsung Dryer?

The dryer thinks the door is open, so it will not start or it stops mid-cycle. This comes from the door, its latch, or the switch that senses the door is closed.

Can I clear the dE code myself?

Try these first: Open the door, remove any laundry caught at the edge and close it firmly until it latches. Look at the latch and strike for damage or lint build-up. Check whether Child Lock is turned on, then power the dryer off and back on. Call a technician if the door latches firmly but the code stays; the door switch or wiring likely needs replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a dE 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

9C1 · Voltage errorHE · Heating errortS · Temperature sensor error3C · Motor / control errorAC · Communication errorbE · Stuck buttonClg · Vent blockage test resultdF · Door switch errorFC · Power frequency errorHC2 · Gas ignition errortC5 · Second temperature sensor error

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