Samsung Washers2017–present

Error Code TC1

The wash water temperature sensor isn't reading correctly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: TC1

What This Means

Washing temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Water level sensor operating without water (frozen) causing temperature sensor to detect 100-150°C; Temperature sensor wire disconnected or contact error; Main PCB fault

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes, then plug it back in — if the error comes back, it needs service

Parts Involved

Washing Temperature SensorHeater Temperature Sensor ConnectorMain PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    3. Check for dry temperature sensor fault and condensing sensor fault

  4. 4

    4. Check for freezing in winter season

  5. 5

    5. If Main PCB fault, replace it

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA52J8700A Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: WA52M7750AW/A4Service manual exact match: WA52J8700AP/A2Service manual exact match: WA52M7750AV/A4

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