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Dryer Not Drying Clothes (Dryer)

Long cycles or damp clothes often come from airflow restrictions or moisture-sensing faults.

Error codes tied to this symptom

LG HS Degraded

The moisture (humidity) sensor is faulty, extending drying time.

Samsung C80 Degraded

The exhaust vent is roughly eighty percent blocked. On a Samsung Dryer, code C80 points to the exhaust vent.

Samsung C90 Stops machine

The exhaust vent is more than ninety percent blocked. On a Samsung Dryer, code C90 points to the exhaust vent.

Samsung CLG Degraded

The exhaust vent is clogged. On a Samsung Dryer, code CLG points to the exhaust vent.

Samsung HC Stops machine

The dryer is overheating. On a Samsung Dryer, code HC points to the heating element.

Samsung OD Degraded

The load did not dry within the expected time. On a Samsung Dryer, code OD points to the moisture sensor.

Samsung TS Degraded

The temperature-sensing circuit reported a fault. On a Samsung Dryer, code TS points to the temperature sensor.

Whirlpool AF Degraded

Restricted airflow. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code AF points to the fan.

Whirlpool F20 Stops machine

A heating element fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F20 points to the heating element.

Whirlpool F29 Degraded

A moisture sensor fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F29 points to the moisture sensor.

Whirlpool F30 Degraded

Airflow is restricted in the venting system. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F30 points to the exhaust vent.

Samsung t5 Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code t5 points to the fan.

Samsung tC Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tC points to the fan.

Samsung tO Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tO points to the fan.

Samsung t0 Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code t0 points to the fan.

Samsung tE Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tE points to the fan.

Samsung tE3 Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tE3 points to the fan.

Samsung tC5 Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tC5 points to the fan.

Samsung tCS Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code tCS points to the fan.

Samsung 1tC Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code 1tC points to the fan.

Samsung 1tC5 Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code 1tC5 points to the fan.

Samsung 1tCS Degraded

These reflect an issue with the temperature or with the sensors that measure it. The most common cause is a clogged lint screen or vent system trapping heat in the dryer. On a Samsung Dryer, code 1tCS points to the fan.

Samsung Et Degraded

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.

Samsung AE Degraded

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.

Samsung EEE Degraded

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.

Samsung AE4 Degraded

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.

Samsung AE3 Degraded

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.

Samsung AE5 Degraded

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.

Samsung E3 Degraded

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.

Samsung 1AC Degraded

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 1AC points to the sensor.

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