Samsung Dryer · Code tC5 / tCS / 1tC5 / 1tCS

Samsung Dryer tC5 code: Second temperature sensor error

The dryer's second temperature sensor is reading out of range. The dryer stops because it cannot safely monitor heat.

Most common causes

  1. Clogged lint screen or restricted vent
  2. Failed second thermistor
  3. Loose sensor wiring

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Clean the lint screen.
  2. Check the exhaust vent for restrictions.
  3. Power the dryer off for 2 to 3 minutes, then restart.

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

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

Quick answers

What does tC5 mean on a Samsung Dryer?

The dryer's second temperature sensor is reading out of range. The dryer stops because it cannot safely monitor heat.

Can I clear the tC5 code myself?

Try these first: Clean the lint screen. Check the exhaust vent for restrictions. Power the dryer off for 2 to 3 minutes, then restart. Call a technician if the code persists after the lint screen and vent are clean.

How much does it cost to fix a tC5 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 errorFC · Power frequency errorHC2 · Gas ignition 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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