Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code LC

Water is leaking inside the washer where it should not be

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LC

What This Means

Air hose is out of place and water leakage occurs during the spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolts fixing part is broken; Water leakage at the front due to too much detergent causing foaming; Connecting hose to the 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; Water leakage because screws holding tub back and front are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty

What actually causes this:

Too much detergent caused excessive suds that leaked past the door seal, or a hose connection came loose inside the machine

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer immediately and check for water on the floor — use less detergent in your next load

Parts Involved

Leakage SensorAir HoseDrain HoseDrain Pump Filter CoverDiaphragmTub Assembly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check for any leakage on the base, Hose, Valve, and Tub connections

  2. 2

    2. Check whether there is any foreign material in the bellows (drain bellows are clogged with foreign material such as underwire or coins)

  3. 3

    3. Check the drain motor operation — if it does not operate normally, check and replace

  4. 4

    4. Remove the foreign material from the drain area

  5. 5

    5. If incorrect part engagement or omitted rubber packaging, replace or re-engage correctly

  6. 6

    6. Check all hose connections and tub screws for proper fastening

  7. 7

    7. Check the leakage sensor itself for faults

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF56H9100A Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WF56H9100AG/A2Service manual exact match: WF56H9100AW/A2Service manual exact match: WF56H9100AV/A2

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