Samsung Dryer tS Error Code: What It Means & How to Fix It

Error Code Explained

What Does the Samsung tS Error Code Mean?

Root Causes

Common Causes of the Samsung tS Error Code

• 1
  Failed Exhaust Thermistor

  The thermistor's resistance has drifted out of specification due to component aging or heat damage. The control board detects an out-of-range reading and triggers tS.
• 2
  Damaged Thermistor Wiring

  The wire harness to the thermistor has developed an open circuit from vibration fatigue or heat damage.
• 3
  Control Board Thermistor Input Fault

  Rarely, the thermistor input circuit on the control board fails. Confirmed only after thermistor and wiring replacement do not resolve tS.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Troubleshoot the tS Error Code

1. 1
   Locate the exhaust thermistor

   The exhaust thermistor on Samsung dryers is typically mounted on the exhaust duct near the blower housing, accessible from the back panel. It is a small two-wire sensor with a cylindrical probe.
2. 2
   Test thermistor resistance

   With the dryer unplugged and the thermistor wiring disconnected, measure the thermistor resistance with a multimeter. At room temperature (70°F), Samsung dryer thermistors typically read 10,000–14,000 ohms. A reading of infinity (open) or near zero (shorted) confirms sensor failure.
3. 3
   Replace the thermistor

   The exhaust thermistor is typically held by a single screw and a two-terminal connector. Replacement takes under 20 minutes. Ensure the replacement thermistor matches the Samsung part number for your specific model.

Professional Service

When to Call a Samsung Technician

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung tS

• What is the difference between Samsung dryer tS and HE?
  tS means the thermistor is giving an out-of-range reading (sensor fault). HE means the heating circuit is not heating correctly (heater or thermal fuse fault). They involve different components — the thermistor is the sensor, the heating element is the heat source.
• Can a tS error cause my Samsung dryer not to heat?
  Yes — when the control board detects a tS thermistor fault, it may disable the heating circuit as a safety measure, resulting in a dryer that tumbles without heat — similar to the symptom of HE.
• Is Samsung dryer tS the same as t1, t2, or t3?
  On some Samsung models, multiple thermistor error codes are used (t1, t2, t3, tS, t5) to distinguish between different temperature sensor locations (inlet, exhaust, etc.). The tS and t5 codes specifically refer to the exhaust thermistor on most models. Confirm in your model's service manual.