Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer DRAIN FILTER CLOG Error Fix: Drain Pump Filter Clogged

Error code DRAIN FILTER CLOG on the Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer means: Drain Pump Filter Clogged. The drain pump lint filter is clogged with coins, buttons, hair, lint, and small objects that passed through the drum holes. The filter is located behind a small access panel at the front bottom of Samsung front-load washers. A clogged filter causes slow or failed draining (nd/5E errors), foul odor from standing water, and can burn out the drain pump motor if left unaddressed. Clean the filter monthly. Place towels on the floor before opening — water will flow out when the filter cap is removed.

The most successful fix is "Replace the Drain Pump Filter Assembly" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. 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 the Drain Pump Filter Assembly") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Towel, Shallow pan.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. 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 DRAIN FILTER CLOG also appears on 1 other Samsung model: 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.