Error Code LC
Water is leaking inside the washer
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC / LC1
What This Means
Drain hose end on floor; Drain hose clogged; Foreign material in DV case; Hose or part fault; Drain bellows clogged with alien substance (underwear wire, coins)
What actually causes this:
The drain hose is positioned incorrectly or something is clogging the drain bellows
First Thing to Check
Check that the drain hose end isn't on the floor and isn't clogged
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check drain hose position
- 2
2. Check for leakage at base, hose, valve, tub connections
- 3
3. Check draining bellows for foreign material (underwear wire, coins)
- 4
4. Check drain motor operation — replace if defective
- 5
5. Check if water leaks from tub connection part
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45T3400A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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