Error codes
Search for a code displayed by your appliance. The same code can vary by brand and model.
Examples: not draining E15 leak not heating
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F15 (Drum Position Sensor)
F15 means the control board lost track of drum position, usually a loose sensor connector rather than a mechanical failure.
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F13 (Dispenser or Door Lock)
F13 points to the detergent dispenser on most models, sometimes the door lock depending on the exact washer.
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F09 (Water Level Error)
F09 means the washer can’t read water level correctly during fill or mid-cycle, usually a pressure switch or hose problem.
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F08 (Won’t Heat Water)
F08 means the washer isn’t heating water to the expected temperature, usually a failed heating element or tripped safety thermostat.
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F06 (Motor Speed Sensor)
F06 means the control board lost a reliable speed signal from the motor or drum, most often a loose connector or worn belt.
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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F05 (Temperature Sensor)
F05 means the Whirlpool washer’s temperature sensor reading is unreliable, usually a connector or wiring issue rather than a bad sensor.
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Samsung Washer Error Code LE (Water Level or Leak Error)
LE means the washer’s sensors detected moisture or a water level problem, not necessarily a leak you can see.
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Samsung Washer Error Code 5C (No Drain)
5C means the washer isn’t draining. Samsung’s own fix is almost always the drain hose installation, rarely the pump.
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Samsung Washer Error Code OE (Overflow)
OE means there’s too much water in the washer. Samsung treats it the same as a drain fault: check the hose and level first.
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Samsung Washer Error Code DE (Door Error)
DE means the washer doesn’t detect the door as closed and locked. Samsung’s fix starts with the latch, not the lock mechanism.