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Samsung · Washing machine

Samsung Washing machine error LC

Moisture or an abnormal water-level condition was detected.

Error codeLCAlso: LE, 1C, 1E, LC1
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Stop and make safeSamsung groups LC/LE and related displays as water-level or leakage errors: moisture may be present where it should not be, or the sensor may be reporting a fault.

Coverage: Samsung washers; code aliases and meaning can vary by region and model.

What this code usually means

Samsung groups LC/LE and related displays as water-level or leakage errors: moisture may be present where it should not be, or the sensor may be reporting a fault.

BrandSamsung
ApplianceWashing machine
ConfidenceManufacturer sourced

Safe checks, in order

  1. 1Turn off the washer and close the water supply.
  2. 2Inspect the floor, visible hoses and accessible connections without removing panels.
  3. 3Use the exact model number to check the owner manual before attempting a reset.

Common symptoms

  • Washer drains continuously
  • Cycle will not start or resume
  • Visible moisture or a leak may be present

Possible causes

  • Water leakage
  • Moisture near the sensor
  • Water-level sensor or related connection issue

Stop and get qualified help when

  • Any active leak is visible
  • Water is under the appliance
  • The code returns after the area is dry
Primary sourceSamsung USA Support — washer error codes ↗Verified 2026-07-17 · manufacturer