Error Code HC
The water heater inside the washer is not working right or the washer is overheating
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Washing heater short-circuited or wire disconnected; Washing heater contact error or temperature sensor fault; Water level sensor operates without water (due to freezing or other reason); PBA relay malfunction (if heater itself has no error)
What actually causes this:
The heating element burned out or its wiring came loose
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer and wait 30 minutes to let it cool down, then restart
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connection between wire and heater
- 2
2. Measure heater resistance — TYPE 1 should be 16.05 ± 0.65 Ohm
- 3
3. If TYPE 1 heater is faulty, replace it
- 4
4. If heater checks OK, change the wash-thermistor at back of the tub (TYPE 2)
- 5
5. Check for PBA relay malfunction
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45A6400A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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