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Samsung Dryer tE Error Code
Exhaust thermistor signal out of range
What this error means
tE appears when the thermistor on the blower housing reports resistance the board considers impossible—open, shorted, or stuck. Heat cycles abort because Samsung cannot safely regulate exhaust temperature without valid feedback.
How TE is detected
Samsung dryer models lock the door or lid before energizing fill, heat, or high-speed spin. TE means the latch switch never sent a "locked" signal to the main control, or the lock motor did not complete its travel. On Samsung DV50F9A6EVP, Samsung DVE50M7450P, and similar variants, clothing caught in the gasket, a misaligned strike, or a failed latch assembly are the most common mechanical causes—not the board itself.
Inspect the door gasket perimeter and strike alignment before replacing the latch. Thermistor connector loose near the blower inlet is reported frequently on this code. After correcting mechanical issues, unplug and remove the rear access panel on electric models. If the latch clicks but TE persists, the door lock switch or wiring harness to the control board likely needs testing with a multimeter.
Do not force the door open during an active cycle; wait for the lock to release when the board de-energizes the lock motor—usually two to three minutes after canceling power on most Samsung units.
Common causes
- Thermistor connector loose near the blower inlet
- Lint packed around the sensor causing erratic readings
- Broken wire rubbing the drum shell
- Failed thermistor element after years of heat cycles
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Unplug and remove the rear access panel on electric models
- 2Locate the two-wire thermistor clipped to the blower duct and reseat the plug
- 3Vacuum the blower wheel and housing thoroughly
- 4Retry a timed dry and note whether tE appears in the first two minutes or after mid-cycle heat
When to call a technician
Ohms at the thermistor must match Samsung's chart for your model year—technicians test against spec quickly.
Affected models
- Samsung DV50F9A6EVP
- Samsung DVE50M7450P
- Samsung DV45K6200GW
Prevention & maintenance
- Wipe the door gasket weekly and avoid overloading items against the seal—TE often starts as a slow leak or latch misalignment.
- Record when TE appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your Samsung dryer—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for TE; Samsung uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting TE; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.