Error Code HC1
The washer heater is overheating or not seated properly
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC1
What This Means
Heater engagement fault (out of place); Washing heater short-circuited or wire disconnected; Temperature sensor fault; PBA relay malfunction
What actually causes this:
The heating element shifted out of position and is overheating
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer immediately and unplug it — overheating can be a safety concern
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check heater engagement — ensure it is properly seated
- 2
2. Measure heater resistance between A and B — should be 16.05 plus or minus 0.65 ohm
- 3
3. If wash heater is faulty, replace it
- 4
4. If heater is normal, replace the wash-thermistor at back of tub
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A dryer button is being registered as stuck or continuously pressed
The heat pump compressor motor has failed or lost its connection
A temperature sensor on the refrigerant line is reading incorrectly
A temperature sensor on the evaporator inlet is reading incorrectly
A temperature sensor on the evaporator outlet is reading incorrectly
A temperature sensor on top of the compressor is reading incorrectly
The dryer heater temperature sensor is reading incorrectly
The door lock has been forced too many times and is malfunctioning