Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code tC1

The water temperature sensor is giving incorrect readings.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: tC1

What This Means

Washing temperature sensor fault; Faulty or incorrect connections of dry condensing sensor; Main PCB fault; Freezing in winter season; IPM temperature abnormally high

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor connector has come loose from vibration, or the sensor itself has failed.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes, then restart. If the error returns, call for service.

Parts Involved

Washing Temperature SensorWashing HeaterMain PBA (Assy Kit)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector

  2. 2

    2. If washing heater temperature sensor has functional error, replace it

  3. 3

    3. Check connections for dry heater temperature sensor connector (tC2)

  4. 4

    4. Check for frozen water supply in winter

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WW22N6850QX Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WW22N6850QX/A2

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