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Samsung Dryer C1 Error Code (CL1)

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Adrian Soto Written by Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published September 5, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026
Error code C1 / CL1
Appliance Dryer
Quick answer

C1 and CL1 appear after a Vent Blockage test when laundry is detected in the drum.

Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so C1 / CL1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

C1 (or CL1) is a Vent Blockage test result: laundry detected in the drum.

You will only see C1 or CL1 after a Vent Blockage test has been run on your Samsung dryer. It means laundry is detected inside the drum, so the test cannot give a result.

Do this

Remove the laundry and try the test again. If the error occurs when the drum is empty, request service.

Related test results

  • CL: Child Lock, a similar-looking display that is not a fault.
  • C80: about four-fifths of the vent blocked.
  • Ct: the dryer is too cold or too warm for the test.

Samsung dryer repair in Los Angeles

With an empty drum and C1 still showing, dryer repair in Los Angeles is a call to (310) 896-4231. Tell us the code and say the drum was empty.

Source: Samsung US – Dryer displays an error code

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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