Error Code TC4
The motor controller is overheating
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC4
What This Means
IPM temperature abnormally high; Inverter PBA overheating; Poor ventilation around motor controller
What actually causes this:
The washer has been working too hard with a heavy load, causing the motor controller to overheat
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer and let it cool for an hour. Reduce the laundry load before restarting
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check IPM temperature conditions
- 2
2. Check ventilation around the inverter PBA
- 3
3. Check the inverter PBA connections
- 4
4. Replace inverter PBA if needed
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8700A Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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