Error Code PE

The washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub

Also displayed as: PE

What This Means

Water level sensor air hose damaged or punctured; Air hose clogged with foreign material; Air hose folded or kinked; Too much lubricant applied to air hose insertion point; Air hose disengaged from sensor; Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal disconnected; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected

First Thing to Check

Parts Involved

How to Fix

1. 1

   1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts

2. 2

   2. Verify the sensor and connector are properly connected after checking

3. 3

   3. Make sure to check the material used — checking part is the water level sensor terminal (Blue part, Orange wire color)

4. 4

   4. Check if the hose part for the water level sensor is folded

5. 5

   5. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it

6. 6

   6. If the error persists despite the above actions, check for Main PCB fault

7. 7

   7. Measure the water level sensor frequency — approximately 26.4 kHz (min 25.9 kHz) without water

8. 8

   8. If frequency is abnormal, replace the PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)