Won't drain
Parts commonly needed when your Samsung washer has this issue. Recommendations are based on repair patterns and may not diagnose your specific problem.
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From the service manual for Samsung WF45N5300A Series Washers (2017)
From the service manual
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3 technician insights for the Samsung WF45N5300A Series Washers (2017)
Thermistor rubber packing gap causes water leaks
When reassembling the Thermistor, it must be pushed fully to the end into the tub back. If there is any gap between the rubber packing and the tub-back (the 'NG' condition), water will leak during operation. Always visually inspect for gaps before running the washer.
Water level sensor material code must be verified on replacement
An incorrect water level sensor (wrong material code) will produce incorrect frequency readings, causing persistent 1C errors even with a brand-new sensor. Always verify the replacement sensor's material code matches the original before installing. The correct sensor reads approximately 25.5 kHz with no load.
Underwire bras are the top drain pump clogger
The most common foreign material found in clogged drain pumps includes bra underwires, coins, hair pins, and rubber bands. When a customer has a 5C drain error, always check the drain pump filter first. The manual specifically calls out 'underwear wires' as a primary foreign material that enters the drain bellows.
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