Error Code TC4
The motor speed controller is overheating
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC4 (upper) / TC4 (lower)
What This Means
Temperature of the motor driver in the inverter PBA is high; IPM thermistor is OPEN or SHORT; Inverter PBA overheating
What actually causes this:
The motor controller board is overheating, possibly from running too many heavy loads in a row
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer and let it cool down for an hour before trying again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Upper washer: replace MAIN PBA
- 2
2. Lower washer: replace inverter PBA
- 3
3. Check the inverter PBA for overheating
- 4
4. Check the IPM thermistor for OPEN or SHORT condition
This Error Applies To
Samsung WV55M9600A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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