Error Code HC1
The washer's heater has overheated and shut itself off for safety
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC1
What This Means
Washing heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Temperature sensor fault; Water frozen in the tub causing dry heater operation; Heater engagement fault — heater is out of place; PBA relay malfunction
What actually causes this:
The heating element overheated, often because water was not present in the tub
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer immediately and do not use it until a technician inspects it
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the heater connections and wiring
- 2
2. Check the temperature sensor for proper operation
- 3
3. Check if water is frozen in the tub
- 4
4. Verify the heater is properly seated in its bracket
- 5
5. Replace the heater or Main PBA as needed
Other Error Codes for WA45H7000AW
The washer cannot detect the correct water level inside the tub
The washer's motor cannot spin properly
The washer's WiFi module has lost connection to the main board
The washer's display module has lost connection to the main board
The washer's main computer has malfunctioned
The washer cannot detect the water level inside the tub
The washer motor is not spinning or not spinning correctly
The washer is not getting water to fill the tub