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Samsung Error Codes
Every Samsung code in the database, by appliance. Open a code for its causes, the checks to run in order, and how to clear it.
Samsung Washing Machines
| Code | Meaning | Fix level |
|---|---|---|
3Ealso: 3C | Motor fault | Call a professional |
4Calso: 4E, E1, nF | Water is not supplied | DIY-friendly |
4C2also: 4E2, CE | Hot water is reaching the cold inlet | DIY-friendly |
5Calso: 5E, nd, SC | Water is not draining | DIY checks first |
8Ealso: 8C, AE, AC | Sensor or control communication error | Call a professional |
CL | Child lock is on (not an error) | Not a fault |
HEalso: HC | Water heating fault | Call a professional |
LCalso: LE, LC1, 1C, 1E | Leak detected or water level sensor problem | DIY checks first |
OCalso: OE, OF, E3 | Water has overflowed | DIY checks first |
PCalso: PE | Clutch position not detected (top-load models) | Call a professional |
SUdalso: Sd, 5d, 5UD | Too many suds detected | DIY-friendly |
UCalso: 9C1, 9E1 | Power supply voltage problem | DIY checks first |
Ubalso: UE, E4, Ur | Load is unbalanced, spinning does not work | DIY-friendly |
bEalso: bE2, BE | A button is stuck or pressed continuously | DIY-friendly |
dCalso: dE, dE1, dE2, dS, LO, FL, dL | Door is not closed or not locking | DIY checks first |
tEalso: tC | Water temperature sensor fault | Call a professional |
Samsung Dishwashers
| Code | Meaning | Fix level |
|---|---|---|
1Ealso: IE | Clogged filter error on WaterWall models; a low-water or circulation problem on some others | DIY-friendly |
3C | Pump operation error: the wash pump is not running properly | DIY checks first |
3E | High temperature water supply error: the incoming water is too hot | DIY-friendly |
4Calso: 4E | Water supply error: the dishwasher is not filling with water | DIY checks first |
5Calso: 5E, SC, SE | Drain error: the dishwasher cannot drain the water out | DIY checks first |
7Ealso: 7C | WaterWall reflector error: the moving spray bar cannot travel properly | DIY-friendly |
9E | Low water level error: not enough water in the dishwasher | DIY checks first |
AP | Access Point mode: the dishwasher is waiting to connect to a phone or Wi-Fi (not a fault) | Not a fault |
CEalso: CA, AC | Communication error between the control boards | Call a professional |
HEalso: HC | Heater error: the water temperature is read incorrectly or runs too hot | Call a professional |
LCalso: LE | Leakage error: the leak sensor has detected moisture | Call a professional |
OCalso: OE, 0C | Over-level water error: there is too much water in the dishwasher | DIY checks first |
PCalso: PE | Zone Wash / dividing valve error: the valve that directs water between zones is not working | DIY checks first |
bE2also: bC2 | Button error: a button has registered as pressed for too long | DIY-friendly |
tEalso: tE1 | Temperature sensor error | Call a professional |
Samsung Refrigerators
| Code | Meaning | Fix level |
|---|---|---|
13E | Humidity sensor failure | DIY checks first |
14E | Ice maker temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
15E | Ice room temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
1E | Freezer temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
21E | Freezer fan error | DIY checks first |
22Ealso: 22C | Refrigerator fan error | DIY checks first |
23E | Condenser fan failure | DIY checks first |
24E | Freezer evaporator defrost system failure | DIY checks first |
25E | Refrigerator evaporator defrost system failure | DIY checks first |
26E | Ice maker failure | DIY checks first |
2E | Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
33E | Ice maker fill tube (ice pipe) heater failure | DIY checks first |
39Ealso: 39C | Ice maker function error | DIY checks first |
40Ealso: 40C | Ice room fan error | DIY checks first |
41also: 42 | Family Hub internal error (interior blue lights flashing) | DIY checks first |
41C | Family Hub software error after an update | DIY checks first |
4E | Freezer evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
5Ealso: SE | Refrigerator evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
6E | Ambient temperature sensor failure | DIY checks first |
71E | Freezer compartment temperature too high | DIY checks first |
72E | Refrigerator compartment temperature too high | DIY checks first |
76C | Water detected in the Autofill compartment | DIY-friendly |
81E | Compressor failed to start | Call a professional |
82E | Inverter board failure | Call a professional |
83E | Compressor abnormal current detected | DIY checks first |
84Ealso: 84C | Compressor locked | Call a professional |
85C | Low voltage detected (Family Hub warning) | Not a fault |
85E | Compressor under voltage: voltage supply to the compressor is too low | DIY checks first |
86E | Compressor over voltage: voltage supply to the compressor is too high | DIY checks first |
88 88 | Communication fault: power was disrupted while the fridge was starting up | DIY checks first |
8E | Ice maker (freezer) sensor failure | DIY checks first |
AP | Access Point mode: the fridge is acting as a Wi-Fi access point for setup | Not a fault |
OF OFalso: O FF, OFF OFF | Cooling Off mode (demo mode): cooling is switched off | Not a fault |
PC ERalso: PC CH, 41E | Communication error between the refrigerator's components | DIY checks first |
Samsung Dryers
| Code | Meaning | Fix level |
|---|---|---|
3Calso: 3E | Motor error: the drum motor is not running properly | Call a professional |
9C1also: 9E, 9E1, 2E | Voltage error: the power supply voltage to the dryer is abnormal | DIY checks first |
ACalso: AE, Et, EEE, E3, AE3, AE4, AE5, 1 AC | Communication error: the dryer's control boards cannot talk to each other | Call a professional |
AC7also: 1 AC7 | Electronic control error | Call a professional |
Clgalso: Cg, Cl9, C9, C80, C8, C90 | Vent Blockage test result: the exhaust vent is clogged (C80 means about 80% blocked, C90 over 90%) | DIY-friendly |
Ct | Ambient temperature error: the dryer is below freezing or above 104°F (40°C) | Not a fault |
FEalso: FC, 1 FC | Power frequency error: the supply frequency is out of range | DIY checks first |
HCalso: hE, HE, HC4, 1 HC | Heating error: the dryer is overheating, or the heater temperature is invalid | DIY checks first |
HC2 | Gas ignition error (gas dryers only): the burner failed to ignite | Call a professional |
bE2also: bE, bC2, 6E, 6E2, 6C2 | Button error: a control panel button is stuck or held down | DIY-friendly |
dCalso: dE, do, d0, 1 DC | Door error: the dryer thinks the door is open or not latched | DIY-friendly |
dFalso: 1 dF | Door switch circuit error: the door signal is invalid or intermittent | DIY checks first |
oDalso: Od | Dry time error: drying is taking excessively long | DIY checks first |
tC5also: tE5, tCS, 1tC5 | Temperature sensor error on newer models (compressor temperature sensor on heat-pump models) | DIY checks first |
tEalso: tS, tO, t0, t5, tE3, tC | Temperature sensor error: the thermistor reading is out of range | DIY checks first |
More appliance types are being added. Codes vary by model and region.