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Samsung Error Codes
Samsung home appliances including washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators
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Samsung washing machine Error Codes
UE
Unbalanced load — the drum cannot spin safely due to unevenly distributed laundry.
⚠️ Warning$0 (DIY fix) to $250 (bearing replacement)
ND
No Drain — water is not draining from the drum within the expected time.
🚨 Critical$150–$350 for pump replacement
4E / 4C
Water supply error — the machine is not receiving enough water or no water at all.
🚨 Critical$120–$280 for inlet valve replacement
5E / 5C
Drain error — similar to ND but specifically a pump communication or sensor fault.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
DC
Door Check — door is not properly closed or latch is not engaging.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200 for door latch replacement
SE / 5E
Spin Error — the drum is unable to reach the target spin speed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300 for belt or motor repair
LE / LC
Leak Error — the leak sensor at the bottom of the machine has detected water.
🚨 Critical$100–$400 depending on leak source
PE
Water Level Pressure Sensor Error — the sensor that monitors water level has malfunctioned.
🚨 Critical$80–$200 for pressure sensor
TE / TC
Temperature Sensor Error — the thermistor monitoring water temperature has failed.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
3E
Motor Error — the drum motor is not running or has stopped unexpectedly.
🚨 Critical$150–$450
Sud / 5ud
Excessive Suds Detected — too many suds are preventing the drum from draining and spinning safely.
⚠️ Warning$0
Ub / Ur
Unbalanced Load During Spin — similar to UE; drum cannot balance laundry to reach spin speed.
⚠️ Warning$0 DIY, $200–$400 for shock absorbers
bE / bE2
Button Error — a button on the control panel is stuck or being continuously registered.
⚠️ Warning$100–$350
4C / 4E
Water Supply Error — machine is not receiving water or water pressure is too low.
🚨 Critical$120–$280
Samsung dryer Error Codes
HE / HC
Heating Error — dryer is overheating or the heating element is malfunctioning.
🚨 Critical$80–$350 for thermal fuse or element replacement
FE
Frequency Error — power supply frequency mismatch (common in areas with unstable power).
⚠️ Warning$200–$500 for control board
E3
Exhaust Thermistor Error — the temperature sensor in the exhaust duct has failed or reads out of range.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
DE / DC
Door Error — the dryer door is open or the door switch is not detecting closure.
⚠️ Warning$60–$180
HC
Heat control error — the dryer is overheating due to restricted airflow or faulty components.
🚨 Critical$50–$200
FE
Frequency error — the power supply frequency is inconsistent.
⚠️ Warning$150–$400
DO
Door open error — the dryer door is not properly closed or the door latch is faulty.
ℹ️ Info$30–$80
Et
Error in the exhaust temperature sensor — the sensor is reading incorrectly.
⚠️ Warning$50–$150
tS
Temperature Sensor Short — the inlet thermistor is reading a short circuit.
🚨 Critical$80–$220
tC
Temperature Sensor Open — the inlet thermistor is reading an open circuit (disconnected or failed).
🚨 Critical$80–$220
AC6
Communication Error — the main control board and the sub-board are not communicating.
🚨 Critical$200–$500
Samsung dishwasher Error Codes
HC / 8C
High Temperature Error — water in the dishwasher has reached an unsafe temperature.
🚨 Critical$120–$300
OC / OE
Overflow Error — too much water has entered the machine.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
LE / LC
Leakage Error — water has been detected in the base pan of the dishwasher.
🚨 Critical$100–$350
E1
Water Supply Error — the dishwasher is not receiving sufficient water.
🚨 Critical$100–$250
7E
Water Wall Reflector Error — the WaterWall reflector motor or sensor has faulted (WaterWall models only).
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
bE2
Button Error — a control panel button is stuck or continuously pressed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
Samsung refrigerator Error Codes
88 / 83E / 85E
Control Board Communication Error — the display or main board is not communicating correctly.
⚠️ Warning$200–$600
PC ER
Pantry Communication Error — the pantry or flex zone module is not communicating with the main board.
⚠️ Warning$150–$500
OF OF
Demo Mode / Cooling Off — the refrigerator is in showroom demo mode and is not cooling.
ℹ️ Info$0
88 88
Power failure or temperature display reset — the display is showing default error after power interruption.
ℹ️ Info$150–$400
5E
Freezer sensor error — the temperature sensor in the freezer is malfunctioning.
🚨 Critical$100–$300
PE
Pantry sensor error — the temperature sensor for the flex zone or pantry drawer is malfunctioning.
⚠️ Warning$100–$250
Er FS
Freezer Sensor Error — the freezer compartment temperature sensor has failed.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
Er RT
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error — the main fridge compartment sensor has faulted.
⚠️ Warning$80–$250
1E / SE
Ice Maker Sensor Error — the temperature sensor on the ice maker has failed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
2E
Freezer Sensor Error — the temperature sensor in the freezer section is malfunctioning.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
4E
Defrost Sensor Error — the defrost system temperature sensor has failed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
Related Troubleshooting Guides
Guide
Washer Drain Error Guide
How to diagnose and fix long-drain, no-drain, and pump-related washer error codes.
Guide
Water Supply Error Guide
How to troubleshoot fill-time, no-water, and inlet-valve related appliance errors.
Guide
Dryer Heating Error Guide
What to check when a dryer overheats, fails to heat, or shows thermal and airflow-related error codes.