Error Code TC3
A temperature sensor is giving abnormal readings
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC3
What This Means
Temperature sensor fault; IPM temperature abnormally high; Faulty sensor connections; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
One of the washer's temperature sensors has failed or has a bad connection
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait a few minutes, and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check thermistor resistance — should be 66.187 to 36.941 kilohms at 20 to 30 degrees C
- 2
2. Check the connections for the temperature sensor connector
- 3
3. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. If Main PCB is faulty, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45T3200AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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