Error Code HC1
The washer's heating element itself is not working.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC1
What This Means
Washing heater short-circuited; Wire disconnected from heater; Heater contact fault
What actually causes this:
The heating element has burned out or its wiring has disconnected.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer and plug it back in after a few minutes. If the code returns, the heater needs professional service.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check wire connections to the heater
- 2
2. Measure heater resistance
- 3
3. If the heater is not the problem, replace the thermistor
- 4
4. If still faulty, check the main PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)
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