Error Code HC
The water inside the washer is dangerously hot
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Heater element malfunction causing overheating; Temperature sensor reading incorrectly; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The heating element is stuck on or the temperature sensor is giving a false reading
First Thing to Check
Stop the washer immediately and do not open the lid — let it cool down for 30 minutes
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the heating element and its connections
- 2
2. Check the thermistor resistance — should be 66.187 to 36.941 kilohms at 20 to 30 degrees C
- 3
3. Check the connections of the temperature sensor
- 4
4. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 5
5. If all components test normal, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45T3200AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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