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Error E3 Degraded US market

Samsung Dryer Error Code E3

E3 on a Samsung dryer usually means: This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code E3 points to the sensor.

Fix it fast: Manufacturer troubleshooting steps. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
sensor
Fault type
sensor
Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix E3 — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Manufacturer troubleshooting steps

    DIY
    • This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other.
    • Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again.
    • If the error code remains, visit the Support Center to request service.
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Other Samsung Dryer codes

EtDegraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code Et points to the sensor.

AEDegraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code AE points to the sensor.

EEEDegraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code EEE points to the sensor.

AE4Degraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code AE4 points to the sensor.

AE3Degraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code AE3 points to the sensor.

AE5Degraded

This code means the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other. Shut off the dryer for 60 seconds, and then turn it back on again. On a Samsung Dryer, code AE5 points to the sensor.

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