Error tE is common for all types of Samsung washing machines – both for regular washers and those with a drying mode. Samsung washer tE code can occur immediately after you close the door or within 5-10 minutes after the washer starts spinning the drum.
Error code tE indicates a problem with the water temperature sensor which monitors the water temperature in Samsung washing machine drum. The washer receives incorrect information from the sensor or does not receive any at all.
You can usually notice tE error on the display when the water heating sensor voltage level drops beyond 0.2 V or is more than 4.5 V.
The meaning of the tE error code in Samsung washing machines
The tE error code indicates a problem with a water temperature sensor that monitors the heating of the device. The Samsung washing machine doesn’t receive or get incorrect information from the sensor.
Usually, tC, tE, EC error appears on the display when the voltage level of the water heating sensor is less than 0.2 V or more than 4.5 V.
The EU error is an analog of the tE code. It is typical for Samsung VRT steam washer until the 2007 year of production.
Samsung washing machine can issue different versions of the code tE – tE1, tE2, tE3. Here’s what these codes mean:
Often the washing machine displays the tE code at the beginning of the wash before the water heating. The varieties of this error code appear on display after washing and spinning when the laundry is dried.
When tE, TC1, TC2, TC3, TC4, EC error codes occur, in rare cases, it is possible to remove the error manually, as they signal the malfunctions.
The washing machine issues the tE error when:
How to decipher the error tE washer Samsung
TE, Ec, tc error codes signal about some malfunctions with a temperature sensor, which is responsible for measuring the temperature in a washing machine. Your device by some reasons doesn’t «see» it and receives incorrect data. That’s why it doesn’t understand what to do and decides to turn off. So it needs your help. Actually, the tE error is an abbreviation of Termistor Error – the problem of a temperature sensor which is responsible for water heating. Ec error is the analog of tE for Samsung washers, released to 2007. Usually, tE/Ес/tc error code appears when the voltage of the temperature sensor is below 0.2 V or higher than 4.5 V.
The most important distinction! The tE error code appears immediately after the machine is run or at the beginning before water heating. TE1/tE2/tE3 error code appears on a display after washing and wringing, before the beginning or during drying. Due to the experience of specialists, the Ес/tE/tc/tE1/tE2/tE3 error code usually signals about the malfunction of the Samsung washer, which is very hard to fix by your own.
How do You Get Rid of the tE Error Code?
When you see error code tE on your washer’s digital display, you need to get to troubleshoot and repair or replace the faulty component to restore the washer to its optimum efficiency. This is what you need to do when you see fault code tE on your washer’s digital display:
These three methods will help you eliminate error code tE from the washer’s digital display screen if the problem is not severe. However, if there is serious damage within the washer, you should call an appliance specialist to inspect the washer and fix it.
FAQ
How do I fix my Samsung washer tE?
- RESET THE CONTROL BOARD. …
- 2 – After 10 minutes, plug the washer back in.
- 3 – The washing machine’s main control board may have reset.
- 4 – Test the washing machine by running a small load.
How do I fix tE error on my washing machine?
- Unplug the washer for 10 seconds.
- Plug the washer back in, and press power button. Press the spin speed button until no spin is highlighted.
- Once the washer is drained, restart the washing cycle process.
How do you change the thermistor on a Samsung washer?
- Unplug the washer for 10 seconds.
- Plug the washer back in, and press power button. Press the spin speed button until no spin is highlighted.
- Once the washer is drained, restart the washing cycle process.
Where is the temperature sensor on a Samsung washer?
- Unplug the washer for 10 seconds.
- Plug the washer back in, and press power button. Press the spin speed button until no spin is highlighted.
- Once the washer is drained, restart the washing cycle process.
