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Samsung Dryer Error Code tE

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: June 10, 2026
⚠ Medium Severity 🔧🔧 Moderate DIY Also shown as: tE3

Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure

The most common cause of the tE error on a Samsung dryer is failed NTC thermistor (~60% of cases); start with: locate and test the thermistor.

💰 DIY cost: $15–$40 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $150–$280 Save $135+ by doing it yourself
Samsung Dryer error code tE on the display panel
How the tE code appears on a Samsung dryer display

What Does Error Code tE Mean on a Samsung Dryer?

Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure.

The control board continuously monitors the drum thermistor, an NTC sensor mounted on the heating element housing. tE (or tE3) fires when the measured resistance falls outside the expected range — indicating an open, shorted, or drifting sensor, or a broken connection in its harness. Because safe heating depends on a valid temperature reading, the board halts the cycle. Unlike HE, which points to heating-element or thermal-cutoff problems, tE specifically flags the sensing circuit rather than the heat source itself.

Models affected: Samsung dryers across most recent electric and gas platforms, including models such as DVE45R6100C, DVE45T6000W, DV42H5000EW, DVE50BG8300V, and DVG45T3200W.
What owners report: Owners commonly report tE appearing mid-cycle or shortly after startup, sometimes intermittently as a loose or corroded connector makes and breaks contact. A reseated connector occasionally clears it, but a persistent code usually points to a failed thermistor, which many describe as a quick clip-in swap.

What Causes Error Code tE?

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

  1. 1
    Failed NTC thermistor 60% of cases
  2. 2
    Thermistor connector loose or corroded 25% of cases
  3. 3
    Open thermistor wiring harness 15% of cases

How to Fix Samsung Dryer Error Code tE

🔧🔧 Moderate DIY Est. time: 30–60 min
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Locate and test the thermistor

    The thermistor is mounted on the heating element housing. Test resistance with a multimeter — should read ~10k ohms at room temperature.

    🔩 Multimeter
  2. 2

    Check the connector

    Unplug and inspect the thermistor connector for corrosion or loose fit.

  3. 3

    Replace the thermistor

    This is a simple clip-in repair. Disconnect the old sensor and plug in the new one.

    🔩 Samsung dryer thermistor ($15–$40)
    ⚠️ Unplug the dryer before any repair.

How to Reset Error Code tE

After replacing the thermistor, unplug for 1 minute then restart. The code clears when a successful cycle completes without temperature anomaly.

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

If the thermistor is new and tests correctly, the control board's temperature input circuit may have failed.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150–$280

Related Error Codes

HE
Heater fault — drum not heating or overheating
⚠ High Severity

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code tE appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows tE →

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LG Dishwasher tE
Temperature sensor failure
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LG Washing Machine tE
Thermistor error — water temperature sensor reading out of range

Find Replacement Parts

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More Samsung Dryer Error Codes

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 AC Communication error — main and sub control boards not communicating FE Frequency error — abnormal power supply frequency

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Samsung Dryer when error tE appears? +
You often can for a cycle or two, but the sensor issue behind tE will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.
What most commonly causes tE on a Samsung Dryer? +
Across reported Samsung dryer repairs, the most frequent is failed NTC thermistor (60% of cases), thermistor connector loose or corroded (25%), then open thermistor wiring harness (15%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
tE keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored tE fault; if it returns, the sensor problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — locate and test the thermistor, then check the connector — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a moderate job — a multimeter and some disassembly are usually involved.
How much does it cost to fix Samsung Dryer error tE? +
A DIY repair typically runs $15–$40 in parts, versus $150–$280 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $135. Expect the work to take roughly 30–60 minutes.
Which Samsung Dryer models show error tE? +
tE is documented on Samsung dryers across most recent electric and gas platforms, including models such as DVE45R6100C, DVE45T6000W, DV42H5000EW, DVE50BG8300V, and DVG45T3200W.. 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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