Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code LC

The washer has detected a water leak

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LC

What This Means

Heater engagement fault (out of place); Air hose is out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolts fixing part is broken; Too much detergent causing foaming and front water leakage; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at the drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws are worn; Nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging omitted; Screws holding tub back and front are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty; Alien substance in the Draining Bellows (underwear, coins, wire, etc.); Water leaks from internal hose or connection part of the product's assembly

What actually causes this:

A small item like a sock or coin got into the drain system, or a hose connection came loose

First Thing to Check

Look around and under the washer for any visible water — if you see water, stop using the washer immediately

Parts Involved

Leakage SensorDrain PumpDraining BellowsTub AssemblyDrain Hose

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check for any alien substance in the Draining Bellows — for natural draining, remove the alien substance

  2. 2

    2. Check if there is any alien substance inside the draining pump motor such as underwear, coins, wire, etc. — if the drain motor is defective, replace the motor

  3. 3

    3. Check if the water leaks from the tub, from an internal hose, or from a connection part of the product's assembly

  4. 4

    4. Check the laundry type and check if the laundry load is unbalanced

  5. 5

    5. Check all hose connections, drain pump filter cover, and tub bolt tightness

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50M7450A Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WA50M7450AP/A4Service manual exact match: WA50M7450AW/A4Service manual exact match: WA48H7400AP/A2

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