Error Code LC
Your washer has detected a water leak.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC
What This Means
Air hose is out of place and water leakage occurs during the spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolts fixing part is broken; Water leakage occurs at the front with foaming because of too much detergent; Connecting hose to the detergent drawer is connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover is engaged incorrectly; Water leakage occurs at the drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws are worn; Nozzle-diaphragm is engaged in the opposite direction or the rubber packaging is omitted; Screws that hold the tub back and front in place are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty
What actually causes this:
Usually caused by using too much detergent (which creates excess suds that leak) or a loose drain hose connection.
First Thing to Check
Check the floor around and under the washer for any visible water, and make sure the drain hose connection at the back is secure.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Since this occurs when an alien substance is in the Draining Bellows or DV Case, check if there is any alien substance in the Draining Bellows for natural draining
- 2
2. Remove the alien substance
- 3
3. Check if the drain motor is defective, replace the motor
- 4
4. Check for alien substance such as underwire, coins, etc.
- 5
5. Check if the water leaks from the tub connection part or internal hose
- 6
6. Check the laundry type and check if the assembly is unbalanced
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8 Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)
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Your washer cannot pump the water out.
Your washer's control boards cannot talk to each other.
Your washer cannot detect the water level properly.
Your washer is not getting enough water to fill.
The water coming into your washer is too hot for the selected cycle.