Error Code PE
The washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
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
What actually causes this:
The small air hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, clogged, or came loose
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
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2. Verify the sensor and connector are properly connected after checking
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3. Make sure to check the material used — checking part is the water level sensor terminal (Blue part, Orange wire color)
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4. Check if the hose part for the water level sensor is folded
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5. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
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6. If the error persists despite the above actions, check for Main PCB fault
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7. Measure the water level sensor frequency — approximately 26.4 kHz (min 25.9 kHz) without water
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8. If frequency is abnormal, replace the PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)
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