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Samsung Appliance Error Codes Explained

A string of letters and numbers on your Samsung display isn't a mystery once you know the shorthand. Here's what the most frequent codes actually mean, appliance by appliance.

By Jordan Feld7 min read read

Written by Sawyer Kincaid, Lead Technician — True Fix Houston. Factory-trained, EPA-certified, 6 years servicing Greater Houston.

Samsung's appliances are quick to flag trouble with a specific error code rather than a generic warning light. Below are the codes our technicians run into most, translated into plain English.

Samsung Refrigerator Error Codes

  • 5E / SE: The defrost sensor circuit has failed — expect either icing or a warm interior.
  • 22E: Freezer fan motor is down. The freezer may hold its temperature while the fridge side climbs.
  • 41C: The ice maker has lost communication and will stop making ice.
  • PC ER: Ice pipe heater circuit is open, which lets the fill tube freeze shut and jam the ice maker.

Samsung Washer Error Codes

  • UE / U6: The load is unbalanced — spread it out evenly. Recurring UE codes can point to worn bearings.
  • 4C / 4E: A water supply problem — check the inlet hose and confirm the taps are open.
  • 5E / E2: A drain pump fault — start with the pump filter behind the lower access panel.
  • dC / dL: Door latch issue — the machine isn't sensing the door as closed.

Samsung Dryer Error Codes

  • dC / dF: Door switch fault — the dryer doesn't register the door closing.
  • HE / HC: The over-heat safety has tripped — check the vent run for a blockage first.
  • tS / tO: A failed thermistor, the component that senses drum temperature.

Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes

  • OC / 0C: Overfill — either the water level sensor or a stuck-open inlet valve.
  • LC / LE: The base leak sensor has tripped, often from even a minor drip.
  • 5C / 5E: A drain fault — the pump isn't clearing the tub.

Seeing a code that's not on this list? Book a visit online — we troubleshoot Samsung codes on a near-daily basis.

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