Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code 5C

The washer cannot drain the water out

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 5C

What This Means

Drain hose is frozen or clogged; Drain hose is not positioned correctly; Mesh debris filter is clogged; Drain hose is kinked between the unit and drain system; Drain pump motor is defective; Foreign substance (coins, underwear, wire) inside draining bellows; Main PCB is defective; Water frozen in drain system during winter

What actually causes this:

Something is clogging the drain — usually lint buildup, a small garment, or a coin got stuck in the pump

First Thing to Check

Check that the drain hose behind the washer is not kinked or bent sharply

Parts Involved

Drain Pump MotorDrain HoseDebris FilterDraining BellowsMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the drain hose for kinks, clogs, or incorrect positioning

  2. 2

    2. Clean the mesh debris filter

  3. 3

    3. Check for any alien substances inside the draining pump motor

  4. 4

    4. Measure the drain pump resistance — should be 13.5 to 16.5 ohms

  5. 5

    5. Check for incorrect connections or broken wires to the drain pump

  6. 6

    6. If the machine malfunctions intermittently when wash tub water temperature is high, replace the pump

  7. 7

    7. If the motor stops due to frozen water in winter, remove the frozen water

  8. 8

    8. Turn off the washer, unplug it, wait one minute, and plug it back in

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA54CG7550 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)

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