Samsung Dryer · Code FC / FE / 1 FC

Samsung Dryer FC code: Power frequency error

The dryer detected that the power supply frequency is not valid for it. This is usually a brief power disturbance.

Most common causes

  1. Brief power disturbance or outage
  2. Generator or unstable power source
  3. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Restart the cycle.
  2. Power the dryer off for a few minutes, then 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 FC mean on a Samsung Dryer?

The dryer detected that the power supply frequency is not valid for it. This is usually a brief power disturbance.

Can I clear the FC code myself?

Try these first: Restart the cycle. Power the dryer off for a few minutes, then back on. Call a technician if the code keeps returning on normal household power.

How much does it cost to fix a FC 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 errordE · Door open / door errorHE · Heating errortS · Temperature sensor error3C · Motor / control errorAC · Communication errorbE · Stuck buttonClg · Vent blockage test resultdF · Door switch errorHC2 · Gas ignition errortC5 · Second temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

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

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