PE
Samsung · Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher
The half-load sensor or zone wash function has malfunctioned. The dishwasher uses sensors to detect load size and adjust water usage. If the sensor fails, PE appears. This is a non-critical error — the dishwasher can still run full cycles. Professional diagnosis may be needed to identify the specific sensor.
Error PE on the Samsung Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher means: Half-Load Function Error. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace the Half-Load Sensor or Zone Wash Sensor” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $10-$25). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dishwasher
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While many dishwasher repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$220.
The Samsung Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher has 8 other known error codes:
Error code PE also appears on 3 other Samsung models:
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