Error Code HC
The washer's water heater isn't working properly
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Washing heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Washing heater in the tub has an error (contact error, temperature sensor fault); Water level sensor operates without water because water is frozen; Temperature sensor detects 100 to 150 degrees C, triggering power-off; PBA relay malfunction
What actually causes this:
The heating element burned out or a wire connection to the heater came loose
First Thing to Check
If your clothes come out cold when using a hot water cycle, the heater has likely failed
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for connection between wire and heater
- 2
2. Check the heater resistance: should be 16.05 plus or minus 0.65 ohms
- 3
3. If the washer heater is faulty, replace it
- 4
4. If the heater is not the problem, replace the wash-thermistor at the back of the tub
- 5
5. Check if this error occurs because of a PBA relay malfunction
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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