Error Code tC1
The 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 contact error or temperature sensor fault; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Water level sensor operates without water (frozen conditions) and bottom overheat sensor detects 100–150°C; Faulty temperature sensor
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose, or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait a minute, and plug it back in — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the temperature sensor connector — verify it is connected correctly and not disconnected
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2. Check for frozen water conditions that could cause the sensor to operate without water
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3. Measure the temperature sensor resistance
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4. If the sensor is faulty, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50M7450A Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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