Samsung tumble dryer 5E error code
5E means drain fault / water tank full. Draining malfunction — drain pump issue, frozen or bent drain hose, or the water tank is full (condenser models).
Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware
Safe checks, in order of likelihood
- Empty the water tank, then restart.
- Straighten a bent or crushed drain hose.
- Thaw a frozen hose with warm towels.
Call a professional when…
If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.
Parts usually involved
- Water tank
- Drain pump
- Drain hose