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Samsung Washer Code tE / tC: Temperature Sensor

Samsung washers with a digital display, front-load and top-load, show tE, tE1, or tC for a temperature sensor error. The control reads water temperature through a sensor, and the code appears when that reading is not…

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Code
tE / tC
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Samsung
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What tE / tC means

Samsung washers with a digital display, front-load and top-load, show tE, tE1, or tC for a temperature sensor error. The control reads water temperature through a sensor, and the code appears when that reading is not usable. The listing offers no specific owner steps, and no models are named. The washer may stop mid-cycle or refuse a warm or hot wash, and the display shows the code.

Common causes of tE / tC

  • Temperature sensor reading
  • Sensor wiring and connector
  • Heater circuit that shares the sensor
  • Control board reading of the sensor
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Leave the washer switched off for a few minutes. 2. Switch it back on and start the cycle again. 3. Try a cold-water cycle to see whether the washer completes it. 4. If tE or tC returns, schedule a visit and avoid hot cycles.

! Why to stop there
  • A restart cannot show whether the sensor or its connection is the cause.
  • We test the sensor's reading against the water temperature.
  • We check the connector and wiring before any part is quoted.
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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tE / tCtE / tC questions
What does tE mean?

The control could not get a usable reading from the water temperature sensor. The cause can be the sensor, its wiring, or the board input.

Can I wash cold?

A cold cycle may still run on some washers, but the code often stops the cycle altogether. Try one cold cycle after a restart to see.

Does tC differ from tE?

They are listed together in the same temperature sensor group. We treat them as the same condition. The two spellings name the same sensor concern, and the variant tE1 belongs to the same family, so one check covers all of them.

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