How do I fix error code 4E on a Samsung washers?

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Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code 4E

Q: What does error code 4E mean on a Samsung washers?

The washer is not getting water to fill the tub Foreign material is blocking the water supply valve; Water supply valve terminal is not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors are wrongly connected to each other; PCB terminal from the drain hose to the detergent drawer is not connected; Transparent hose is folded or torn; Cold and warm water supply hoses are wrongly connected to each other; Main PBA fault; Water supply blocked due to an alien substance in the valve; Water supply blocked due to frozen water

The washer is not getting water to fill the tub

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 4E

What This Means

Foreign material is blocking the water supply valve; Water supply valve terminal is not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors are wrongly connected to each other; PCB terminal from the drain hose to the detergent drawer is not connected; Transparent hose is folded or torn; Cold and warm water supply hoses are wrongly connected to each other; Main PBA fault; Water supply blocked due to an alien substance in the valve; Water supply blocked due to frozen water

What actually causes this:

The water supply faucet is turned off, or the inlet filter screen is clogged with sediment

First Thing to Check

Make sure the water faucets behind the washer are fully turned on

Parts Involved

Water Supply ValveValve FilterMain PBASupply Hoses

How to Fix

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1. Measure the resistance of the water supply valve — should be 0.9K ohms to 1.1K ohms between the terminals
2
2. Check if the water supply is blocked due to an alien substance in the valve or frozen water — take appropriate countermeasure if a problem is found
3
3. Check if there is foreign material in the water supply valve filter — replace the valve filter if necessary
4
4. If the PBA relay malfunctions, replace the PBA
5
5. Check if water is being supplied to the machine