Error Code 1E
The washer can't detect the water level properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1E
What This Means
Hose damaged (punctured); Hose clogged with foreign material; Hose folded; Too much lubricant on air hose insertion part; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
The air hose connected to the water level sensor came loose or got kinked
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait a minute, and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check water level sensor and connector are connected
- 2
2. Check frequency: approx 26.4 KHz without water (Min 25.9 KHz)
- 3
3. Check water level sensor terminal connections (Blue wire, Orange wire)
- 4
4. Check part code — incorrect part causes abnormal operation
- 5
5. If water level sensor is faulty, replace it
- 6
6. If error persists, replace PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45H7000AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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