Error code · Washer

Samsung Washer Hot and Cold, or Hot and Eco Warm Lights Blinking: Motor Error

Medium · inspection needed

Code: Hot & Cold / Hot & Eco Warm
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Samsung
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Hot & Cold / Hot & Eco Warm means

Samsung washers without a digital display flag a motor error by blinking the Hot light together with the Cold or Eco Warm light. The control reports a problem in the motor circuit and stops the cycle. This follows the motor group on washers with a numeric display. The drum may not turn, and the lights keep flashing in the pair.

Common causes of Hot & Cold / Hot & Eco Warm

Motor drive circuit
Motor wiring and connectors
Drum drag under a heavy load
Main board motor output

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the washer off for two to three minutes. 2. Turn it on and run the cycle once more. 3. Take part of the load out, and make sure nothing is wedged between the drum and the tub. 4. If the lights blink again, stop using the washer and request service.

! Why to stop there

A restart cannot tell us whether the motor, its wiring, or the control is the cause.
We check the motor connectors and test the drive output.
You approve the written price before any part is replaced.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Hot & Cold / Hot & Eco WarmHot & Cold / Hot & Eco Warm questions

What does Hot with Cold blinking mean?

On a washer without a digital display, that pair is the pattern for a motor error. It is the same condition as the motor group on numeric displays.

Can a heavy load cause it?

A load that is too heavy can make the drum hard to turn. Try a lighter load once, and call us if the lights return.

Is the washer safe to keep trying?

One restart is fine. Repeated attempts will not fix a motor circuit problem, so stop if it returns. If it returns, leave the washer idle until we have tested the motor circuit.

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Still seeing Hot & Cold / Hot & Eco Warm?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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