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Samsung Dryer Error Code Et

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: June 10, 2026
⚠ Medium Severity 🔧🔧🔧 Advanced DIY

Communication error — connection between boards

The most common cause of the Et error on a Samsung dryer is wiring harness connector loose between boards (~55% of cases); start with: power cycle.

💰 DIY cost: $50–$280 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $200–$420 Save $150+ by doing it yourself
Samsung Dryer error code Et on the display panel
How the Et code appears on a Samsung dryer display

What Does Error Code Et Mean on a Samsung Dryer?

Communication error — connection between boards.

Et fires when the main control board loses reliable serial communication with the sub-control or display board over the interconnecting harness. The main board expects periodic handshake data; when responses are missing, corrupted, or timed out, it flags Et. Unlike a component-level sensor fault, this is a board-to-board link failure, so it commonly appears as unresponsive buttons or garbled display while the drum may still power up. It differs from bC2, which points more specifically at button/keypad-level faults.

Models affected: Samsung dryers with a separate main board and user-interface/sub-board architecture, including many touch-control front-load models roughly 2014 onward
What owners report: Owners commonly report the code appearing at startup or randomly mid-cycle, with buttons that stop responding or a display showing nonsense characters. A power cycle sometimes clears it temporarily, and reseating the connectors between boards is the quick win many describe before any board is replaced.

What Causes Error Code Et?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

  1. 1
    Wiring harness connector loose between boards 55% of cases
  2. 2
    Sub-board failure 30% of cases
  3. 3
    Main control board communication circuit failure 15% of cases

How to Fix Samsung Dryer Error Code Et

🔧🔧🔧 Advanced DIY Est. time: 1–3 hours
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Power cycle

    Unplug 10 minutes and restart. Communication errors sometimes clear.

  2. 2

    Inspect wire harness connections

    Access the control board area and check all multi-pin connectors for secure seating.

  3. 3

    Replace the sub-board

    The sub-board (user interface board) is typically cheaper than the main board.

    🔩 Samsung dryer sub-board ($50–$150)
  4. 4

    Replace main control board

    If sub-board replacement doesn't help.

    🔩 Samsung dryer control board ($100–$280)

How to Reset Error Code Et

Unplug 10 minutes. If Et returns, check all wiring connections before replacing boards.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

Full Samsung dryer reset guide → Enter diagnostic mode →

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When to Call a Professional

Et diagnoses require working through both boards systematically.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $200–$420

Related Error Codes

bC2
Button card error — control panel communication failure
⚠ Medium Severity

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More Samsung Dryer Error Codes

tE Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure HE Heater fault — drum not heating or overheating OD Vent blockage detected bE2 Button error — a control-panel key is stuck 9C1 Power supply error — abnormal/low line voltage 9E1 Line voltage abnormality — supply voltage out of range

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Samsung Dryer when error Et appears? +
You often can for a cycle or two, but the control-board issue behind Et will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.
What most commonly causes Et on a Samsung Dryer? +
Across reported Samsung dryer repairs, the most frequent is wiring harness connector loose between boards (55% of cases), sub-board failure (30%), then main control board communication circuit failure (15%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
Et keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored Et fault; if it returns, the control-board problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — power cycle, then inspect wire harness connections — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is an advanced repair involving deeper disassembly or electrical testing.
How much does it cost to fix Samsung Dryer error Et? +
A DIY repair typically runs $50–$280 in parts, versus $200–$420 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $150. Expect the work to take 1–3 hours.
Which Samsung Dryer models show error Et? +
Et is documented on Samsung dryers with a separate main board and user-interface/sub-board architecture, including many touch-control front-load models roughly 2014 onward. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

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