Samsung Washing Machine Troubleshooting

Error 1E on a Samsung washing machine indicates a fault in the water level pressure sensor system.

45 min · skill: intermediate

Error 4C (also shown as 4E on some front-loaders) indicates the machine is not receiving enough water within the expected time during a cycle.

15 min · skill: beginner

Error 4E on a Samsung washing machine means the drum has not filled with water within the allowed time during the wash cycle.

15 min · skill: beginner

Error 5C (5E on some models) means the washing machine cannot drain water — either the drain pump is blocked, the drain hose is kinked, or the filter is clogged with lint and coins.

20 min · skill: beginner

Error 5E (also shown as SE on older models) indicates the Samsung washing machine could not drain water from the drum within the allowed time.

20 min · skill: beginner

Error DE (dE, door error) means the machine detects the door is not fully closed or the door lock is malfunctioning.

10 min · skill: beginner

Error H1 (sometimes shown as HE or HE1) on a Samsung washing machine indicates a fault with the water heating circuit.

60 min · skill: intermediate

Error LE on a Samsung front-load washing machine means the leak sensor at the bottom of the drum housing has detected water in the base pan.

30 min · skill: intermediate

ND stands for No Drain on Samsung top-load washing machines.

25 min · skill: beginner

Error OE (also shown as OF) on a Samsung washing machine means the water level inside the drum has exceeded the safe maximum.

45 min · skill: intermediate

Error SUd on a Samsung washing machine indicates the drum has detected excessive foam during the wash or spin cycle.

30 min · skill: beginner

Error UE (uE) means the machine detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle.

5 min · skill: beginner