Error Code 1C
The washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor hose is damaged (punctured); Hose is clogged with foreign material; Hose is folded or kinked; Too much lubricant applied to the air hose insertion part; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault
What actually causes this:
The small rubber air hose that connects to the water level sensor got kinked, cracked, or fell off
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in and try again — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
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2. Check the frequency after the water level sensor is used (normal: approximately 25.5 kHz with no load)
- 3
3. Check whether the hose part for the water level sensor is folded
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4. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
- 5
5. If the water level sensor checks normal, replace the Main PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45R6100A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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