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Samsung · Washing Machine

Samsung Washing Machine PC / PE error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $100–$300 · Duration: 5m

The PC or PE error means your Samsung washing machine detected a fault with the clutch position — the mechanism that switches the drum between wash and spin modes. Power off the washer for 2 to 3 minutes, power it back on, and restart the cycle. If the code returns service is required.

Common causes

  • Clutch mechanism has malfunctioned or failed
  • Clutch position sensor is giving an incorrect reading

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Power off the washer for 2 to 3 minutes

  2. 2

    Power it back on and restart the cycle

  3. 3

    If the code returns arrange professional service

Related Samsung Washing Machine error codes

1

1E / LE / 1C / LC / LC1 / 11C / 1LC

Water level or leakage error — moisture detected where it should not be

medium
2

4C / 14C / nF / 4E

The washing machine is not filling with water correctly

easy
3

4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1

The cold water supply is extremely hot — the supply hoses are swapped

easy
4

nd / 5E / SE / 5C / SC / 15C

The washing machine is not draining water at the correct speed or at all

easy