Error Code 1C
The washer cannot correctly sense the water level inside the drum
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Pressure hose damaged (punctured); Pressure hose clogged with foreign material; Pressure hose folded; Too much lubricant applied to air hose insertion part; Hose disengaged from sensor; Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, clogged, or popped off
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
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2. Verify the pressure hose is not folded, clogged, or damaged
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3. Connect the water level sensor and connector, then check frequency — normal: approximately 25.5 kHz with no load
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4. Check the Pink Color Wire and Orange Color Wire at the sensor connector
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5. If an incorrect water level sensor is used, verify the material code matches the model
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6. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
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7. If the error persists after replacing the sensor, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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