Error Code tE
A temperature sensor in the washer is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE1
What This Means
Washing heater temperature sensor contact error or fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Washing temperature sensor fault; Dry temperature sensor fault; Condensing duct temperature sensor fault; Faulty and incorrect connections; Freezing in the winter season; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
A temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for a minute, then plug it back in and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector
- 2
2. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 3
3. Check the dry heater temperature sensor connections
- 4
4. If the dry heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 5
5. Check the condensing duct temperature sensor connections
- 6
6. If the condensing duct temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 7
7. Check for freezing in winter — check connections for condensing duct temperature sensor connector
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA5471ABP Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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