Samsung Washer Error Code LC / LE: What It Means and How to Fix It
Seeing LC / LE on your Samsung washer? Here is what Samsung says it means, the checks you can safely do yourself, and when to call a technician.
What Does Samsung LC / LE Mean?
An LC or LE code (1C or 1E on some models) means your Samsung washer has detected water or moisture where it shouldn’t be.
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Common Signs With LC / LE
You may notice one or more of these along with LC / LE.
What Causes Samsung LC / LE?
These are the causes Samsung lists and the parts a technician checks.
How to Fix Samsung LC / LE
Try these steps in order. Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker before reaching inside or removing panels.
Look for leaks
Check the floor, hoses and connections for water and tighten or fix anything loose.
Check the hoses
Make sure the inlet and drain hoses aren’t kinked.
Run an empty cycle
Run an empty cycle with no detergent or softener and watch for suds.
Adjust detergent
If suds appear, you are likely using too much detergent or a non-HE type. Use less HE detergent going forward.
When to Call a Technician
Schedule a repair if:
- The code returns with no suds during an empty cycle
- You find water leaking from inside the washer
- The drain pump won’t stop running
- The door gasket or a hose is damaged
Related Samsung Repair Pages
Samsung appliance repairMore help for your Samsung appliance:
Washer repairSamsung Washer 4C / 4E / nFSamsung Washer 5C / 5E / ndWritten estimate first
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Samsung Washer LC / LE FAQs
LC and LE are leak codes. The washer detected water where it shouldn’t be and stopped to prevent damage.
Yes. Too much detergent or a non-HE detergent can create suds that trigger the leak code. An empty cycle with no detergent helps confirm it.
Not until you find the cause. Running it with an active leak can damage the floor and the washer.
If the code returns during an empty cycle with no visible leak, a hose, seal or sensor inside the washer needs diagnosis.
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