About this guide
- Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
- Technical contact Victor — appliance technician
- Record updated 2026-07-01
- Applies to Samsung dryers
- Confidence medium
- Also displayed as TC, TE, TO, TS
- Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction
The record-update date is a database timestamp, not proof of a fresh model-specific technical review. Check the applicability below and your manufacturer’s instructions before acting on a guide.
What this code means
The dryer is reading a temperature-sensor value that is implausibly high, low, open or shorted. Restricted airflow can contribute to some temperature-related codes.
Most likely causes
- A thermistor has drifted, opened or shorted
- The lint screen or exhaust system is heavily restricted
- A connector or wire is loose or heat-damaged
- The main control sensor circuit has failed
Safe checks for the owner
- Stop the dryer and clean the lint screen completely.
- Inspect the visible transition duct for crushing and confirm the exterior vent flap opens strongly.
- Do not continue using the dryer if it overheats, smells hot or shuts down repeatedly.
Estimated U.S. repair cost
$180–$360, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.