How do I fix error code LC on a Samsung washers?

1. undefined: 1. Check for any leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections 2. undefined: 2. During natural draining, check the bellows — this error occurs if drain bellows are clogged with foreign material such as underwear, wires, or coins 3. undefined: 3. Check the drain pump filter cover engagement 4. undefined: 4. Inspect the drain hose connections 5. undefined: 5. Check the drain motor operation — replace if it does not operate normally 6. undefined: 6. Inspect the nozzle-diaphragm orientation and rubber packaging 7. undefined: 7. Verify the heater is properly engaged and not out of place 8. undefined: 8. Check float sensor — top of float should read OL, bottom of float should read 5V (with DC 5V applied between pins 1 and 3)

Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code LC

Q: What does error code LC mean on a Samsung washers?

The washer has detected water where it should not be Heater engagement fault (out of place); Air hose out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Tub back broken at safety bolts fixing part; Too much detergent causing foaming and front leakage; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws worn; Nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging omitted; Screws holding tub back and front fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor faulty

The washer has detected water where it should not be

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LC

What This Means

Heater engagement fault (out of place); Air hose out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Tub back broken at safety bolts fixing part; Too much detergent causing foaming and front leakage; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws worn; Nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging omitted; Screws holding tub back and front fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor faulty

What actually causes this:

Too much detergent is causing suds to leak out, or a hose connection is loose

First Thing to Check

Reduce the amount of detergent you use and check under the washer for visible water

Parts Involved

Leakage SensorFloat SensorDrain PumpDrain HoseDiaphragmHeaterTub

How to Fix

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1. Check for any leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections
2
2. During natural draining, check the bellows — this error occurs if drain bellows are clogged with foreign material such as underwear, wires, or coins
3
3. Check the drain pump filter cover engagement
4
4. Inspect the drain hose connections
5
5. Check the drain motor operation — replace if it does not operate normally
6
6. Inspect the nozzle-diaphragm orientation and rubber packaging
7
7. Verify the heater is properly engaged and not out of place
8
8. Check float sensor — top of float should read OL, bottom of float should read 5V (with DC 5V applied between pins 1 and 3)