Samsung Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher 5E Error Fix: Drainage Error — Not Draining

Error code 5E on the Samsung Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher means: Drainage Error — Not Draining. The dishwasher is not draining water after a cycle. Standing water remains in the bottom of the tub. The most common cause is a clogged drain filter in the sump area (bottom of the dishwasher tub). Remove the filter assembly and clean it. Also check the drain hose under the sink for kinks. If the dishwasher drain connects to a garbage disposal, ensure the disposal knockout plug has been removed. If the filter and hose are clear, the drain pump may have failed.

The most successful fix is "Replace the Drain Pump Assembly" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated warning severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace the Drain Pump Assembly") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Pliers, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Samsung Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher has 8 other known error codes, including: 1E (Water Level Sensor Error), 3E (Wash Pump Motor Error), 4E (Water Supply Error — Not Filling), 7E (Water Reflector Error (WaterWall Models)), 9E (Low Water Level During Wash), and 3 more.

Error code 5E also appears on 6 other Samsung models: Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher, Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus, Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator, Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer, Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.