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Samsung Appliance Error Codes

Samsung: 33 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.

33Codes
2.5Average severity
9%High or critical
48%DIY-friendly
Severity distributionSeverity distribution

ENERGY STAR certified models

Samsung · Dryer104
Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer101
Samsung · Washing Machine66
Samsung · Dishwasher22

Source: ENERGY STAR open data (data.energystar.gov) – number of certified models currently listed.

Official safety recalls (US CPSC)

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls API. Check your model and serial number on the linked recall notice.

Most viewed

5C Samsung · Dishwasher Your Samsung dishwasher couldn't drain. Usually a clogged filter, the disposal or a kinked… Low LC Samsung · Dishwasher The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle. Moderate HE Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer isn’t heating as expected – often no heat at all. Check power, gas supply… Moderate 22E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The fan that moves cold air through the fresh-food section isn't turning, most often because… Moderate SE Samsung · Microwave The control panel reports a key as pressed all the time, so the microwave refuses to start. Low 4C Samsung · Washing Machine The washer didn't sense enough water in time – usually a closed valve, kinked hose or clogged… Low

All codes (33)

All Severity 3+ Severity 4+
1C Samsung · Washing Machine The control gets no believable signal from the water-level sensor – usually its air hose, plug… Low 21E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The freezer's evaporator fan isn't reporting any rotation, usually because ice has trapped… Moderate 22E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The fan that moves cold air through the fresh-food section isn't turning, most often because… Moderate 23E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The fan that cools the condenser and compressor behind the bottom rear panel has stopped… High 33E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The small heater that keeps the ice maker's fill tube from freezing is open, so water stops… Low 39E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The ice maker didn't finish its twist-and-dump cycle or reported a bad sensor, so the board… Low 3C Samsung · Washing Machine The control commanded the motor but didn't see the drum turn as expected: overload, jam, wiring… Moderate 40E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The small fan that pushes freezer air into the ice room in the fridge door has stopped turning. Low 4C Samsung · Washing Machine The washer didn't sense enough water in time – usually a closed valve, kinked hose or clogged… Low 4C Samsung · Dishwasher The Samsung didn't get enough water in time. Start with the valve under the sink and the supply… Low 5C Samsung · Dishwasher Your Samsung dishwasher couldn't drain. Usually a clogged filter, the disposal or a kinked… Low 5C Samsung · Washing Machine The washer couldn't empty the tub in time. On front-loaders the debris filter is the first… Moderate 5E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The sensor on the fresh-food evaporator reads open or shorted, so the board can't tell when… Low 7C Samsung · Dishwasher The WaterWall vane that sweeps water across the tub is blocked or off its track. Usually easy… Low 84E Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer The inverter tried to spin the compressor, but it didn't turn or ran outside its limits, so… High C-21 Samsung · Oven / Range The Samsung range sensed too high an oven temperature – real overheating or a bad sensor… High C-d0 Samsung · Microwave The control saw one button pressed continuously for more than about 10 seconds and locked… Minor C-F2 Samsung · Oven / Range The touch control and the main board stopped talking to each other; a long power reset often… Low dC Samsung · Washing Machine The washer tried to lock the door or lid and couldn't confirm it – often clothing or residue… Low dF Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer isn't getting a valid signal from its door switch, so it won't start or stops… Low E-08 Samsung · Oven / Range The oven didn't warm up to about 100°F within 10 minutes of starting, so the range stopped… Moderate E101 Samsung · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump The indoor unit waited too long for the outdoor unit to answer on the F1/F2 link and shut… Moderate E201 Samsung · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump E201: after power-up the outdoor unit couldn't find and register its indoor unit(s), so it… Moderate HC Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer sensed air above its safe temperature limit and cut the heat. Airflow… Moderate HE Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer isn’t heating as expected – often no heat at all. Check power, gas supply… Moderate HE Samsung · Washing Machine The water didn't reach the set temperature in time, or the heating circuit reads wrong. Mostly… Low LC Samsung · Dishwasher The leak sensor under the tub got wet, so the Samsung stopped filling and ended the cycle. Moderate OC Samsung · Dishwasher Water level reads above normal. Suds, a slow drain or an inlet valve that won't close are… Moderate OC Samsung · Washing Machine The washer measured more water than it should hold. First check whether water still flows… Moderate SE Samsung · Microwave The control panel reports a key as pressed all the time, so the microwave refuses to start. Low

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Samsung Washing Machine 9Samsung Refrigerator / Freezer 8Samsung Dishwasher 5Samsung Dryer 4Samsung Oven / Range 3Samsung Air Conditioner / Heat Pump 2Samsung Microwave 2