Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer HC Error Fix: Heater Current Error

Error code HC on the Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer means: Heater Current Error. The heater circuit is drawing abnormal current — either too much (short circuit) or too little (open circuit). This is a circuit-level detection rather than a temperature-based detection (see HE). Check the heater element and wiring for shorts to ground. A heater element that has developed a crack in its insulation can short to the tub, drawing excessive current and potentially tripping the home circuit breaker.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Heater Element" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$30. 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 Heater Element") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $15-$30. 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 HC also appears on 3 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 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.