Samsung Dryer Error Code FE
The dryer has detected that the frequency of its power supply is wrong; North American models expect a steady 60 Hz. It appears most often when a dryer is run from a generator, and on ordinary household power a returning code points to the control board.
Also shown as: FC, 1 FC
Common causes
- Dryer powered from a generator or other non-utility power source
- Fault in the utility power supply frequency
- Frequency sensing circuit or main control board fault
What to check, in order
- Restart the cycle once to see whether the code was a momentary glitch.
- Make sure the dryer is running on normal household utility power, not a generator or inverter supply.
- If other appliances are behaving oddly at the same time, contact your power supplier about a supply problem.
- If the code returns on a normal utility supply, book a repair; the electronic control board will likely need replacing.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code FE, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Main control board
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door, on the door frame or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about FE
What does FE mean on a Samsung dryer?
FE means: Power frequency error: the supply frequency is out of range. The dryer has detected that the frequency of its power supply is wrong; North American models expect a steady 60 Hz. It appears most often when a dryer is run from a generator, and on ordinary household power a returning code points to the control board.
Can I fix Samsung FE myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear Samsung FE?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- Samsung support: washing machine information codes
- Samsung support: dishwasher information codes
- Samsung support (US): dishwasher troubleshooting
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.