Samsung Dryer · Code tS / t5 / tO / t0 / tC / tE / tE3 / 1 tC

Samsung Dryer tS code: Temperature sensor error

The dryer is getting a reading from its temperature sensor that is out of range, or the dryer's temperature itself is abnormal. On older models tS means the sensor is shorted and tO means it is open; newer models show tC.

Most common causes

  1. Clogged lint screen or restricted exhaust vent
  2. Failed temperature sensor (thermistor)
  3. Loose or damaged sensor wiring
  4. Control board not reading the sensor correctly

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Clean the lint screen.
  2. Check the exhaust vent and outdoor flap for lint build-up and blockages.
  3. Power the dryer off for a few minutes, then restart.

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 tS mean on a Samsung Dryer?

The dryer is getting a reading from its temperature sensor that is out of range, or the dryer's temperature itself is abnormal. On older models tS means the sensor is shorted and tO means it is open; newer models show tC.

Can I clear the tS code myself?

Try these first: Clean the lint screen. Check the exhaust vent and outdoor flap for lint build-up and blockages. Power the dryer off for a few minutes, then restart. Call a technician if the code returns after cleaning the lint screen and vent; the sensor needs to be tested and likely replaced.

How much does it cost to fix a tS 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 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

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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