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Samsung · Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer
The door lock motor is not responding to control signals. This indicates a motor-specific fault rather than a switch fault (see dE1). The lock motor may be burned out or have a broken wire in the harness. Check the wiring between the main board and the door lock. Replace the door lock assembly if the motor does not activate.
Error dL on the Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer means: Door Lock Motor Error. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace the Door Lock Motor Assembly” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $50-$100). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.
The Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code dL also appears on 1 other Samsung model:
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