Samsung Washers2017–present

Error Code LC

Water is leaking from somewhere inside the washer

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

What actually causes this:

A hose connection came loose or the drain pump filter cover wasn't tightened properly after cleaning

First Thing to Check

Check the floor around your washer for water — also check if the drain pump filter cover at the bottom front is tightly closed

Parts Involved

Leakage SensorDrain PumpDrain HoseDiaphragmHeaterTub Assembly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check for any leakage on the base, hoses, valve, and tub connections

  2. 2

    2. Check the drain pump bellows for foreign material such as underwire or coins

  3. 3

    3. During natural draining, check if drain bellows are clogged with foreign material — remove it

  4. 4

    4. Check the drain motor operation and replace if it does not operate normally

  5. 5

    5. Check for foreign material in the pump (automatic drainage type)

  6. 6

    6. Check the base, hoses, valve, and tub connections (pump type)

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF45M5 Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: WF45M5500AP/A5Service manual exact match: WF45M5500AW/A5Service manual exact match: WF45M5500AZ/A5Service manual exact match: WF45M5100AW/A5

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