How To Fix Samsung Dryer Filter Light Flashing

Samsung Dryer

Have you ever experienced your day being ruined because you were in such a hurry to dry your clothes but won’t be able to do it in time as your Samsung dryer filter sign appears? But what does it mean when the filter alert blinks and what you should do to fix it? Let’s find out as you read further. 

Samsung Dryer Filter Light Flashing

Why Does The Filter Light Flashing On Samsung Dryer? 

If you ever see the filter light flashing on your Samsung dryer’s display, there’s only one reason for that to happen and that means your appliance is dirty and needs to be cleaned. If the filter sign appears on your appliance’s display, it means that the lint filter must be cleaned and it is advisable to clean the lint filter after each load.

It must be cleaned regularly to avoid such issues to occur as the check filter light comes on when it thinks the dryer isn’t venting properly which is monitored by a thermistor sensor inside the dryer. You may notice the lint filter alert reminding you to do so or your dryer may display a NC/NC1 code, if supported. 

What To Do Samsung Dryer Filter Light Flashing

Troubleshooting your Samsung dryer should the filter light blinks is very easy. Here are some of the quick repairs that you can follow on your own. 

Check If The Lint Filter/Lint Screen Is Clogged

The first thing to do when you experience this issue is to make sure that there’s nothing that may block the lint filter/lint screen and perform a filter check. If it is clogged, remove it from the dryer and clean the debris using a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Let it dry completely and put it back on your dryer. 

Reduce the Load Size

If you have verified that the lint trap is not clogged, yet the check filter light still blinks or flashes, try reducing the load size when washing clothes. Overloading the Samsung dryer may also result in this kind of issue. 

Clean The Dryer

You may need to clean the whole dryer if the issue persists after trying those two procedures. Dirts on the dryer itself can be accumulated on the lint filter and may eventually cause a lint buildup. 

To clean the dryer properly, remove the lint filter and the vacuum around the filter opening. This will allow you to remove any lint or debris lurking inside the dryer. If you see these dirts on the dryer drum, clean it thoroughly using a damp cloth.

Just put back the lint filter into its place and make sure that it is installed properly along with the vacuum vacuum around the filter opening before you shut the dryer door. 

Perform A Reset On Your Samsung Dryer

Samsung dryers might not be reliable all the time as they can experience glitches. Resetting the dryer might be the answer if the issue is caused by a glitch on the appliance system. Doing so will clear out all the error codes in your Samsung dryer’s memory. 

To carry out this procedure, unplug  the dryer from the wall and wait for 10 minutes. After that time, plug the dryer back in and start a cycle. Just monitor if you still see the check filter light blinking. 

Contact Samsung Support

If you have cleaned the lint filter and vacuum cleaner, removed any lint build up on the lint trap or performed a reset but the check filter still blinks or flashes, then it is time to verify this concern with Samsung support. 

You can reach them through their official website or through their social media accounts on Facebook Messenger and Twitter for additional assistance. If there’s a Samsung service center in your area, you may also visit them as it might need technical checking with an authorized technician. 

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