Error Code 1E
Your washer can't tell how much water is inside
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1E
What This Means
Water level sensor air hose is damaged (punctured); Air hose is clogged with foreign material; Air hose is folded; Too much lubricant applied to air hose insertion part; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal is 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 came loose
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
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
- 2
2. Check the water level sensor frequency — should be approx. 25.5 KHz with no load
- 3
3. Check the hose material for the sensor — ensure it is not folded, torn, or has a hole
- 4
4. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it (Orange Color Wire, Pink Color Wire)
- 5
5. If the error persists despite taking the action above, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5200A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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