Error Code tE
The water temperature sensor is giving incorrect readings
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE
What This Means
Washing temperature sensor fault; Faulty and incorrect connections of the temperature sensor; Main PCB fault; Freezing in the winter season
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad from age
First Thing to Check
Try unplugging the washer for 2 minutes and restarting — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections of the temperature sensor
- 2
2. Check the thermistor resistance. Resistance at 20~30°C: 66.187K~36.941K Ohm
- 3
3. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. If the error persists, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA48H7400A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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