Error Code 1C
The washer cannot detect the correct water level inside the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor hose is damaged or punctured; Water level sensor hose is clogged with foreign material; Water level sensor hose is folded or kinked; Too much lubricant applied to the air hose insertion point; Hose is disengaged from the sensor; Internal soldering fault on the water level sensor; Water level sensor terminal is disconnected; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal is not connected; Incorrect part used for the water level sensor
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, cracked, or fell off
First Thing to Check
Try unplugging the washer for 60 seconds and restarting — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections — ensure they are properly connected
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2. Check the part code of the water level sensor after replacement to ensure the correct part is used, as an incorrect part may cause abnormal operation
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3. Verify the water level sensor frequency — normal reading is approximately 26.4 kHz (minimum 25.9 kHz without water)
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4. Check if the water level sensor hose is broken, folded, or clogged
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5. If the water level sensor is defective, replace it (Checking Part: Blue Wire and Orange Wire)
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6. If no problems were found for all of the above procedures, replace the main PBA as it may be defective
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45H7000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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