Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer CE Error Fix: Abnormal Water Temperature

Error code CE on the Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer means: Abnormal Water Temperature. The water temperature at the beginning of the cycle is abnormally high or low — outside the expected range for the selected cycle. This can indicate a faulty water inlet valve allowing hot water when cold was selected, a faulty thermistor reading, or a problem with the household hot water supply. Check the water supply connections and temperature at the tap.

The most successful fix is "Replace Faulty Water Inlet Valve or Thermistor Sensor" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $30-$50. 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 Faulty Water Inlet Valve or Thermistor Sensor") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Socket wrench set, Multimeter, Phillips screwdriver, Pliers.

DIY cost: $30-$50. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front 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 CE also appears on 3 other Samsung models: Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher, Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher, Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.