Error Code E3
Your washer's motor is struggling and cannot run properly.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: E3
What This Means
Motor overloaded due to too much laundry (non-sensing); Motor hall sensor terminal is not connected; PBA fault; Motor driving error from PBA is weak (unstable relay operation); Erroneous operating signals from motor hall sensor
What actually causes this:
Almost always caused by putting too many clothes in the washer at once.
First Thing to Check
Remove about half the clothes from the drum and restart the cycle.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the motor hall sensor terminal connections
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2. Check the motor connector terminal connections and contacts
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3. Check for overloading due to too much laundry
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4. Check the motor stator and rotor for damage
- 5
5. Check for coil disconnections due to foreign material
- 6
6. If PBA control circuit is faulty, replace PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5000AW Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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Your washer is not getting the right amount of electrical power.
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