What to do
- Restart it
Switch the washer off, wait a minute and start a new cycle. A one-off reading clears this way.
When to call an engineer
If it continues. The sensor is a cheap part, but it sits on the heating circuit, so for most people it's an engineer's job.
A repair visit will usually check the sensor's reading with a meter, then its wiring.
- Note the model and serial number. They're on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
- Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
- Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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Quick answers
What does the Samsung tE error code mean?
The sensor that reads the water temperature isn't giving sensible readings. It shows as tC on newer models and EC on older ones.
Can I fix Samsung tE myself?
Tricky (5 minutes to reset). Start with: restart it. If it continues. The sensor is a cheap part, but it sits on the heating circuit, so for most people it's an engineer's job.
Is Samsung tE worth repairing?
Worth fixing. The sensor is inexpensive and the rest of the machine is usually fine.
Checked against
- Samsung Australia: washing machine error codes
- Samsung US: washer error codes
- Samsung Levant: error codes and their older equivalents
Last reviewed October 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@appliance-error-codes.com.