Samsung Washers2016–present

Error Code TC1

The washer's water temperature sensor is not reading correctly.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: TC1

What This Means

Washing heater sensor in tub has a contact or temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Water level sensor operates without water (frozen) and temperature sensor detects 100-150°C, triggering power off; Faulty and incorrect connections; Washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error; Freezing in winter season

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor plug has come loose from its connector on the main board.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and plug it back in. If the error returns, the sensor needs service.

Parts Involved

Wash Temperature SensorDry Temperature SensorMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the washing temperature sensor connections and connector

  2. 2

    2. Check the dry temperature sensor connections and connector

  3. 3

    3. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it

  4. 4

    4. If the dry heater temperature sensor has a functional check, replace it

  5. 5

    5. Check main PCB fault

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AV/A2Service manual exact match: WA52J8060AW/A2

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