{"id":12135,"date":"2025-03-12T08:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=12135"},"modified":"2025-08-06T13:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T20:15:03","slug":"troubleshooting-error-code-te1-on-a-samsung-top-load-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/troubleshooting-error-code-te1-on-a-samsung-top-load-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshooting error code tE1 on a Samsung top load washer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is your Samsung top load washer displaying the error code tE1? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This is a troubleshooting problem that you can fix yourself without the need for a costly service call, and we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n

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The error code information provided in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. The disassembly information is based on models starting with WA45H7 and WA422P.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n

What does the error code mean?<\/h2>\n

The tE1 error on a Samsung top load washer indicates an issue with the temperature sensor, also called the thermistor, for the washing heater. This is often due to a wiring or connection problem that is causing an improper temperature reading and triggering the error code.<\/p>\n

Safety precautions<\/h2>\n

When working on any appliance, remember to keep safety first. Here are some tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n