dE1
Samsung · Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer
The door lock motor or solenoid has failed. The lock physically cannot engage or disengage. The washer will not start without a confirmed door lock signal. Replace the door lock assembly. On Samsung front-load washers, the lock assembly is mounted to the front panel and accessed by removing the door boot clamp.
Error dE1 on the Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer means: Door Lock Mechanism Failure. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Door Lock Assembly” (hard difficulty, ~60 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 WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code dE1 also appears on 1 other Samsung model:
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