Samsung appliance error codes and problems
Samsung machines talk in short codes like 4C, UE, SC and LC. Most of them point to one part or one blockage, and a few have a well-known fix. Find your code or symptom below.
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Samsung problems
- Washer codes: 4C, 5C, UE, SC, DC
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Ice maker freezing up
- Dryer not heating
- Dishwasher LC and drain codes
Samsung error codes
Pick the symptom or code for the likely cause, what to check first, and when it needs a technician.
SESamsung washer code SE: what it means and how to fix it
Samsung washer code SE means the washer is not draining at the right speed, or it is not draining at all. The most…
Read the fix →Samsung washerSUDSamsung washer SUD code: what it means and how to clear it
The samsung washer sud code means the washer detected too many suds or a suds-lock condition during the wash or rinse…
Read the fix →Samsung washerUBUB code Samsung washer: what it means and what to check
The UB code on a Samsung washer means the machine detected an unbalanced load and stopped the spin cycle to protect…
Read the fix →Samsung washer4E4E code on Samsung washer: what it means and how to fix it
A 4E code on a Samsung washer means the washer isn't sensing enough water coming in during fill, and newer displays may…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerDCSamsung dryer code dc: what it means and how to fix it
The samsung dryer code dc means the dryer control doesn't see the door as shut, so it stops or won't start the cycle.…
Read the fix →Samsung washerDCSamsung washer dC code: what it means and what to check
The Samsung washer dC code means the washer either detected an unbalanced load or could not confirm the door or lid was…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerHCSamsung dryer HC code: what it means and what to check
The samsung dryer hc code means the dryer has detected a heating fault, usually an overheat condition, and it stops the…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasherOCSamsung dishwasher code OC: what it means and what to check
Samsung dishwasher code OC means the machine is detecting an over-level water condition, so it thinks there is more…
Read the fix →Samsung washerUEUE code on Samsung washer: what it means and what to check
A UE code on Samsung washer means the control detected an unbalanced load during spin and stopped the cycle to protect…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerHESamsung dryer HE code: what it means and what to check
The Samsung dryer HE code means the dryer thinks it is overheating. The single most common cause is trapped heat from a…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasher4CSamsung dishwasher code 4C: what it means and how to fix it
Samsung dishwasher code 4C means the dishwasher did not get the water it expected during the fill part of the cycle. The…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasherSCSamsung dishwasher SC code: what it means and what to check
A Samsung dishwasher SC code means the dishwasher can't drain the water out at the end of the cycle. The most common…
Read the fix →Samsung symptoms
Samsung washer not spinning: what to check first
A Samsung washer not spinning means the machine is skipping spin, failing to reach spin speed, or stopping spin after it…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerSamsung dryer not turning on: why it happens and what to do
A Samsung dryer not turning on means the control is either not getting proper power, or the dryer has power but a lock,…
Read the fix →Samsung oven & rangeSamsung oven not heating: what it means and what to check
This symptom means the control accepted the bake or broil command, but the oven is not getting usable heat from the bake…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerSamsung dryer not drying: what it means and what to check first
A Samsung dryer not drying means it has lost heat, lost airflow, or is ending the cycle before the clothes are actually…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasherDishwasher not draining Samsung: what it means and what to check
On a Samsung dishwasher, standing water or a 5C, 5E, OC, or OE code means the control can't move water out fast enough…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasherSamsung dishwasher not turning on: what to check before repair
A Samsung dishwasher not turning on means the control is not getting usable power, or the control is rejecting the door…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerSamsung dryer not turning: what it means and what to check
A Samsung dryer not turning means the control has started or is trying to start a cycle, but the drum drive circuit or…
Read the fix →Samsung washerSamsung washer not draining: what it means and what to check
A Samsung washer not draining means the control can't confirm that water is leaving the tub fast enough. The single most…
Read the fix →Samsung refrigeratorSamsung refrigerator freezer not working: what it means and what to check
A Samsung refrigerator freezer not working usually means the freezer section isn't getting cold air, has cooling turned…
Read the fix →Samsung dishwasherSamsung dishwasher leak sensor: what it means and how to fix a leak
The Samsung dishwasher leak sensor is a foam float and micro switch in the base pan; when water or wet detergent reaches…
Read the fix →Samsung refrigeratorSamsung refrigerator noise: what it means and what to check
Samsung refrigerator noise is often normal if it's a light hum, pop, gurgle, hiss, or short rattle, because the…
Read the fix →Samsung refrigeratorSamsung refrigerator water leak: what it means and what to check
A Samsung refrigerator water leak usually means defrost water, dispenser water, or condensation is going where it…
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Common questions about appliance repair
Why does my Samsung code look different from the manual?
Samsung renamed many codes around 2014. Older models show 4E where newer ones show 4C, for example. The guides here list both forms where they exist.
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