Samsung WA49B5205AW error LC
The drain hose needs checking. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
CauseThe drain hose end is misplaced or clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Information codes, p. 59
First checkMake sure the end of the drain hose is positioned correctly.
Causes and checks
The drain hose end is misplaced or clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Information codes, p. 59
- Make sure the end of the drain hose is positioned correctly.
- Make sure the drain hose is not clogged.
- Turn off the washer, unplug it, wait one minute, and then plug it in again.
Samsung Customer Service If the code remains, contact a Samsung customer service center. Contact: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) or samsung.com/us/support/.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Troubleshooting: Information codes, p. 60
Other WA49B5205AW codes
- 1C: The water level sensor is not working properly. The washer drains automatically for 3 minutes, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
- 3C: The motor needs checking.
- 4C: Water is not being supplied. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
- 4C2: The cold water supply hose may be on the hot water tap.
- 5C: Water is not draining.
- 9C1: The electronic control needs to be checked (over-voltage error).
- 9C2: Low voltage was detected.
- AC6: The inverter is reporting a communication problem.
- dC: The washer is operating with the door open.
- HC: High temperature heating check.
- OC: Water overflowed.
- PC: The position of the clutch cannot be detected.
- PC1: The clutch hall signal is incorrect after the clutch position was detected.
- Ub: Spinning does not work.
- Ur: The washer added a rinse because the tub was unbalanced.
- 8C: The MEMS sensor needs checking.
- dn: A firmware update is in progress through SmartThings.
Sources
- User manual, Washer WA49B5205A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04037Q-05, revision 05, 72 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.