Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer tE Error Fix: Temperature Sensor Error

Error code tE on the Samsung Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer means: Temperature Sensor Error. The water temperature sensor (thermistor) is reading out of range. The sensor may be open circuit, short circuit, or sending erratic signals. The thermistor is usually located near or inside the heater assembly at the bottom of the outer tub. Test resistance — it should change smoothly with temperature (typically 10-50 kilo-ohms range). Replace if readings are erratic.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace the Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)" (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 ("Test and Replace the Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 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 WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes, including: 3C (Motor Current Error), 3E (Motor Error), 4E (Water Supply Error), 4E1 (Hot/Cold Water Lines Reversed), 5E (Drainage Error), and 3 more.

Error code tE also appears on 5 other Samsung models: Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+, Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam, 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.