Error Code tC1
A temperature sensor inside the washer is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC1
What This Means
Washing heater sensor in the tub has a contact error or sensor fault; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Wire disconnected from temperature sensor; Water level sensor operates without water due to freezing; Temperature sensor detects 100 to 150 degrees C and shuts off power; Dry temperature sensor fault; Condensing duct temperature sensor fault; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
A temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself has failed, giving false temperature readings
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and plug it back in — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector
- 2
2. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 3
3. Check the connections for the dry heater temperature sensor connector — if it has a functional error, a tE error occurs
- 4
4. Check the connections for the condensing duct temperature sensor connector — if it has a functional error, replace it
- 5
5. Check for freezing in winter season
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6. If all sensors test normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF56H9100A Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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