Error Code tE
The water temperature sensor is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE
What This Means
Washing temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Faulty connections and contact error; Main PCB fault; Freezing in the winter season
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections of the temperature sensor
- 2
2. Check the thermistor resistance — resistance at 20 to 30 degrees C: 66.187 to 36.941 kilohms
- 3
3. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. Check for Main PCB fault
- 5
5. Check for freezing in the winter season
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)
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