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

Error code HE on the Samsung Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer means: Heater Error. The water heater element has failed or is not heating water to the target temperature within the expected time. Samsung front-load washers with steam or sanitize cycles use a heater to raise water temperature. Check the heater for continuity with a multimeter. The heater is typically at the bottom of the outer tub, accessed by removing the front panel. Also check the heater relay on the main control board.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace the Heater Element" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $5-$15. 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 Heater Element") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Flathead screwdriver.

DIY cost: $5-$15. Professional repair typically costs $120-$200. 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 HE 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 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.