What to check first
Stop normal operation while this warning is active. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for the exact model.
Basic checks
- Stop the cycle and look for visible water around the washer.
- Check the visible supply and drain hoses for kinks or loose routing.
- Keep the washer off if water is near the cord, outlet, or controls.
- Check that the appliance sits level without rocking; if it tilts, leveling can affect float or leak sensing.
- Look around and under the appliance for visible water; if any water appears, stop use before another cycle.
Applicability
Regional guidance · United States
Samsung's US washer list groups these water-level and leakage variants; code availability can vary by model, so confirm the exact model manual and local support region.
Reset or retry steps
- Retry only after the area is dry, hoses look secure, and Samsung's guidance no longer shows the alert.
When to call a technician
- Call Samsung service if LC, LC1, 1C, or 1E returns after visible leak and hose checks.
- Call service immediately if water reaches electrical areas or the leak source is not obvious.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not continue normal cycles while this code is active; any protective-drain sequence must follow the exact model instructions.
- Do not repeatedly reset, tip, or move the appliance to clear a leak code.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Water leak near the washer
- Kinked or misrouted hoses
- Water level or leak sensor issue
FAQ
What does Samsung Washer code LC usually mean?
Commonly logged when the washer detected moisture where it should not be or a water-level sensing issue. Model context matters: Samsung groups 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, and 1 LC as water-level or leakage alerts; this record keeps the clearest common variants as direct aliases.
Can I keep using the washer with code LC?
Stop normal operation until the issue and safety warnings have been addressed. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for your model. Do not use the washer with water near electrical parts.
When should I call a technician for Samsung LC?
Call Samsung service if LC, LC1, 1C, or 1E returns after visible leak and hose checks. A qualified technician may check Leak sensor, Water level sensor, and Hose assembly against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.