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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.

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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 (16)

All Severity 3+ Severity 4+
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 3C Samsung · Washing Machine The control commanded the motor but didn't see the drum turn as expected: overload, jam, wiring… Moderate 5C Samsung · Washing Machine The washer couldn't empty the tub in time. On front-loaders the debris filter is the first… Moderate 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 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 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 tE Samsung · Dryer The Samsung dryer can't trust its temperature reading. Clean the lint screen and vent, then… Moderate

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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