Samsung Washers2015–present

Error Code TC1

Your washer cannot properly measure the water temperature.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: TC1

What This Means

Washing heater sensor in the tub has a contact check or temperature sensor fault; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Water level sensor operates without water because the water is frozen or other reason; Temperature sensor detects 100-150°C causing the machine to turn power off

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor that monitors wash water has failed or has a loose connector.

First Thing to Check

Try running a cold water cycle to see if the washer works without temperature sensing.

Parts Involved

Wash Temperature SensorThermistorMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the washing heater temperature sensor connections and connector

  2. 2

    2. Faulty and incorrect connections — A TC1 check occurs

  3. 3

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

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA52J8 Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)

Service manual exact match: WA52J8700AP/A2Service manual exact match: WA52J8700AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA52J8060AW/A2

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