Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer 3E Error Fix: Motor Error

Error code 3E on the Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer means: Motor Error. The drive motor or motor Hall sensor has reported an error. The motor Hall sensor sends speed and position signals to the control board — if these signals are missing or erratic, 3E appears. Check the motor wire harness connections. Test the Hall sensor resistance. On Samsung front-load washers, the Hall sensor is mounted on the stator (the stationary part of the motor on the back of the tub). Replacing just the Hall sensor or stator is often possible without replacing the entire motor.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Stator Assembly" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$40. 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 ("Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Stator Assembly") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Phillips screwdriver.

DIY cost: $20-$40. Professional repair typically costs $180-$300. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes, including: 3C (Motor Current Error), 4E (Water Supply Error), 4E1 (Hot/Cold Water Lines Reversed), 5E (Drainage Error), 9C1 (Voltage Supply Error), and 3 more.

Error code 3E also appears on 3 other Samsung models: Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher, Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher, 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.