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Samsung washer LC, LC1 or LE code: the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition

LC, LC1 or LE means the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition. Stop the cycle, close the supply valves, dry the area, and find the first wet location.

Direct answer

On a supported Samsung washer, LC, LC1 or LE means the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition. Stop the cycle, close the supply valves, dry the area, and find the first wet location. Then inspect inlet connections, dispenser, door seal and the drain hose insertion and rear retaining clamp.

What this covers

  • Samsung washers displaying LC, LC1 or LE
  • The code and product type exactly match the official source
  • Customer-accessible checks before component replacement

What it does not cover

  • ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
  • ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
  • ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Confirm LC, LC1 or LE on the exact model

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.

  2. Check the condition named by the code

    Reversible

    Stop the cycle, close the supply valves, dry the area, and find the first wet location.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Inspect inlet connections, dispenser, door seal and the drain hose insertion and rear retaining clamp.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    Correct only an external connection, then run a brief empty fill while watching for water. Keep water off and request service for water beneath the cabinet or a code that returns with no visible external leak.

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Sources behind this answer

Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.

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Official hose, drain insertion, leveling, dispenser and leak-isolation guidance.

Exact questions

Common follow-ups

What does LC, LC1 or LE mean on a Samsung washer?+

It means the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition.

Can I clear LC, LC1 or LE by resetting the washer?+

A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.

When is professional service appropriate?+

Keep water off and request service for water beneath the cabinet or a code that returns with no visible external leak.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Published the exact LC, LC1 or LE meaning, customer-safe checks and service boundary from Samsung Support.
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