Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeClg / Cg / Cl9
ApplianceDryer
Quick answer
Clg, Cg and Cl9 show after a Vent Blockage test and mean the vent is clogged.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so Clg / Cg / Cl9 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
Clg (also Cg, Cl9) is a Vent Blockage test result: the vent is clogged.
Clg, Cg and Cl9 turn up only once a Vent Blockage test has been run on a Samsung dryer. The message is plain: the vent is clogged.
Fix
Clean the lint filter and the exhaust vent, as Samsung directs.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.