Hey Neal - thanks for the instructional video! I took off my pan, saw two little drops of water, cleaned em up with a paper towel, put the pan back on, and voila! Back working again! Cheers from Canada Neal!
Thanks for taking the time for this. It’s was big help. I put the sensor back but added a couple washers to raise it off the bottom. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I have my dishwasher out now and I am doing this thanks SO MUCH!!!! You're a Rock Star, just saved Christmas and should start a plumbing RUclips Channel!!! Cheers!!!
This was faster than chatting with samsung tech support after an hour of telling me to do the equivalent of power/reset i was told i needed to have service done on my 1 an a half year machine. And he won't tell me what the problem could be 5 minutes in your video and i already have my machine turned on its side and that panel off. There was water, can't seem to find the source either. I opted to stack a few tiny washers underneath the sensor were the screws go to raise the contact pins off the panel. It should make it much less sensitive with out dissabling the safety feature. We shall see Its running fine now, thanks a bunch
Hi Neal. Thanks so much for the advice on the Samsung Dishwasher LC problem. After watching your RUclips video, I did what you had suggested. I took apart the right side plate, No Water on the bottom. The hose I had to drain but what really helped was the Sensor you explained. It Worked. I did it differently though. I completely Removed the Sensor because when I removed it to clean, there was a drop of water. I can't believe how sensitive that is so I removed it all together. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to your Bathroom Demolition. Lolololol Andrea, NYC
Andrea, i am glad i could help! Follow me for all of you DIY home needs! I have no clue what i am doing and i am learning as i go. So, i hope i can guide others away from the mistakes i make. Plus, i am a beginner and i hope that means i can explain to other novice beginners.
man thanks for your video! I had the same code and took the washer out and come to find out all the vibration, put a small tear in my water inlet line! dried out bowl and sensor and put it back in its original position! installed new elbow pipe and water lines just to be safe now its working fine! thought I was going to need a new dishwasher! Thanks a bunch!
That works. But, before I watched your video I did the same thing except I only spaced the sensor up a little bit with a couple of washers. Now at least it will run unless the water gets deep enough. If that happens ill do what you did. thanks
Thank you so much for this video. I just went ahead and dried up that plate with the sensor on it. I just think we put too much soap in it and something happened (had a nice big leak last night). But, if it happens again, I’m just gonna take the sensor out of the way like you did. 👍👌. Obviously, if it leaks again, we got a whole different thing going on.
Hope that works for you. If this has only happened to you once then it probably will work. Mine kept happening over and over with a tiny amount of water in the pan. Good luck.
Thanks to everyone for sharing how to fix the LC error code on the Samsung Dishwasher. I also had the code & the machine would not shut off. There was some moisture in the plastic pan under the machine, looked to be about 1/4 cup or less. However there were droplets which indicated to me it was more about condensation than actual leaking. I didn't find any tube or pipe connections where obvious leaking had occurred. I left the sensor in the original location, but lifted it up by using small washers to increase clearance from the probe ends to the top of any accumulated water in the future. Taking the probe completely up out of the pan seemed risky to me based on my prior experience with a slow leaking dishwasher that swelled up the under-layment floor and required major repairs. I'll return to comment if the error comes back soon, and whether I'll follow the video and yank the sensor out..... Nov 2020.
Thank you!!!! I fixed mine months ago keeping rinse aid full helped but crap it’s hard for a girl, my husband passed in July so it’s emotional to do his job. I used medical tape lol thanks again.
Neal Oldham I’m so happy because with nine kids I’ve had many dishwashers and honestly this one does clean everything so well ... best ever so the stupid error was the only issue-- thanks again!
I have worked on appliances for a long time. None of the videos are the solution. This moisture sensor is in place for a reason. If there is water in this area, there is obviously a leak. This feature is exceptional for any manufacturer to place in the machine. It indicates a sealing failure of the water containment vessel. Either the pump shaft seal is leaking, the tub seal is leaking, or a hose is leaking. The only way to find it is to raise the unit so that you can observe where the leak is coming from while it has water in it and it is running. Once a visual of the leak is found, only then can you "permanently" fix the issue.
I totally agree with this. Disabling the sensor is an invitation to disaster. We bought and totally rehabbed our house two years ago, so I've got new flooring that doesn't need to buckle from undetected moisture. The machine is barely two years old and started giving us LC fits about 3 months past the warranty of 18 months. So, we're chalking this up to experience and buying a new dishwasher - *not* a Samsung. And never any Samsung again. The old unit is free to anyone who likes to tinker with stuff or wants to turn it in for scrap. Times are hard.
I was able to flip the sensor over (sensor pins pointing up) and put the screw back in. There's a lot of headroom, so the sensor isn't obstructed. I also read that you should check the screws inside the machine under the filter.
You can just disconnect the wire via the Male/female cord and leave all components in place. But thanks for the video! I wouldnt have disconnected it without this video confirming my thoughts.
My dishwasher is 2 days old and throwing the LC code, wtf Samsung!? At least now I know why thanks to the video. Taking this $800 piece of junk back to Lowes.
Same LC problem and would not shut off. I am glad this didn't happen last week when I was on vacation for 7 days. Not gonna try to repair it, I yanked it and will buy another brand to replace this problematic unit.
Did you pay attention as to where the water was coming from? I’ve recently procured a lesser model than yours but noticed the hot water connection is made to where if it leaks, even drips it will be caught by the drain Pan. Long term water damage to your subfloors and tile wouldn’t be worth getting a dishwasher functional. I’ve not seen anyone file warranty claims to resolve their issues. If I were the original purchaser I would but, have no standing with the used model we got. Are Samsung warranty claims more trouble than it’s worth? Happy New Year, thanks for sharing.
Yeah I remember seeing a few ppl doing this and I'm about to do the same thing now. This happens atleast every 2 weeks to a month. I did the temp fix 3 days ago and now it's doing it again. Always seems to happen when dishes are completely full. Smh Lmao thanks for the video man
Same problem, same issue. What started this mess was the unit was not able to drain due to a fairly clogged filter causing the unit to have excess water in it when I ran it again. Code 5C/SC. Figured I'd deal with it in the morning. The next morning, I started getting the LC code. Took it apart and I tried drying the bottom, and dry out the sensor itself. There was some moisture present, but very very little. Took the sensor off completely (unhooked it and removed it) and the unit worked fine! Put it back on (wire connector) and right back to the LC error code. So I took the sensor back off and set it outside in the sun to 'air-out' and dry out. Put it back on, no error code.
I didn't take mine off. I know for a lot of folks that is the preferred method. However, i didn't know what would happen if i took it off, would there be another code etc. I can tell you that since i taped mine i haven't gotten another LC code.
One thing people should check is this. There are two pumps. One is on the left side where you were taking the bottom pan off. The other (where mine leaked) is on the right side as you face the dishwasher. Well, those pumps easily twist apart. And inside, you will find a medium-sized o-ring. The o-rings are easily found at Ace Hardware/True Value. Take the pump with you. Replace them! I have seen no videos where the o-rings were mentioned. They were causing the leak and therefore the sensor detected water and display ed the error code. Unfortunately, I ended up with a door leak after fixing the leak on the underside. Bad gasket on the very bottom of the door ($40 plus shipping) allowed lots of built-up gunk into an evaporation tray. Another common problem with Samsung dishwashers - water leaking from the bottom of the door. Long story short, upon taking off the door skin to investigate/clean somehow the board got messed up. It was at this point I declared the thing was truly now junk. And we went to the store and got a Bosch. Never buy a Samsung anything.
Well, I keep getting this error message. I've taken apart the entire bottom of the machine. No debris in any of the pumps or hoses. So I'm thinking th problem may be that the side hose assembly (the sight glass on the left side of the unit) might be the problem. It looks like it is air-locking during the cycle. A bubble trapped in there, not able to remove the water completely. So, I'm thinking I may bypass that unit all together. How I'm going to do this... I'm not sure. If I figure it out, I'll update everyone.
Great video! Same "LC error" on my samsung dishwasher....geeeeezzzz looks like all of them are the same!!! At first, I have been trying to dry off the drip pan to clear the LC code but I got tired of that quickly .. nothing better then after a whole day of work I have to deal with "honey, YOUR dishwasher is displaying same error AGAIN and I need you to fix it NOW", - mind you key words "YOUR, AGAIN, NOW" says it all ... lol. Since we have 2 little kids, this machine is an essential piece of kitchen equipment. Lately I have been just unplugging it, opening the door for the night and plugging it back on the next morning. Got tired of it all also. Enough is enough. I gave it a chance not once, not 10 times but hundred of times at least. I am going to remove the sensor like your showed in your video. Yes, I am risking but I can't live like that anymore. Question for you... any feedback after 1 year without that sensor? Any issues? We run the dishwasher fully loaded sometimes twice a day due to little kids in the house. I was wondering if you happen to have any feedback on "living without a sensor" - thanks. Kris
I followed your steps to locate cause of the LC error. very little moisture in the pan and easily dried out with hair dryer. Put it back together and error code again. reopened and disconnected sensor and found the problem, a very small drop of water came out of the connection. obviously not water proof. It works fine now but I ordered a new dishwasher, no more Samsung products for me
About three months after the warranty ran out, we saw our first LC code. We've pulled the dishwasher three times, monkeyed with it, dried it out, and it works for about a month. Then the same problem. We even added washers to adjust the height of the sensor. Still didn't last but a month. This dishwasher was professionally installed, and we never detected any leaks in the hoses. It's obviously a Samsung problem. So, today, we had it. I ordered a replacement (different brand) and will offer this up on Craig's List or Facebook Marketplace to anyone who wants it for scrap or wants to tinker with it. I *refuse* to pay $30 to have it hauled off. I've already wasted money by buying this thing in the first place. I have other Samsung appliances, some of which are great, some of which aren't. But I will *never* buy a Samsung appliance again. Ever.
To fix my LC code, I replaced the water inlet valve because it had a very small leak on the face side of the valve ( between mounting plate and where it installs in the machine.
Neal, first time caller. There seems to be a lot of units with a similar DM SKU - can anyone confirm that this method might offer similar assistance to a DW80m2020 unit?
I tried to look at the parts of your model number. It has a "leak sensor base". I am not sure that it is the same assembly and system as mine... but then again.... i am no expert at all
We tried to dry it and then turn it back on and still got the error. So we turned it back over and disconnected the sensor for now. We are still under warranty. Fingers crossed they do something.
@@patriciaterranova1074Terranova just a little water was in the bottom, a couple of tablespoons at most. But there were a few drops in the connector. We ran a normal cycle and go the code. Its been two weeks now and no further codes.
Some people have messaged me that they simply remove the sensor all together. Others message that they leave the sensor on the pan but elevate it using washers. I don't know if either works but thought i would pass that along.
Ok took it apart again. The connection to the sensor were wet like they were driped on. Dried the connection and moved it out of the way and taped it out of the way working now. I’m remodeling my kitchen and buying a Bosch or kitchen aid or anything but another Samsung lol. I mean it’s a good dishwasher. It’s the stupid sensor thing. And to note it was very minimal water in the pan just like you. Thanks again Sir for the video.
So sorry. I never encountered that or heard of anyone else having that issue. I don't know what to recommend. I wish i could point you in the right direction.
@@larrymiltonjr9092 even with the sensor removed, the place you unplugged it from might be getting wet, just a guess. Or maybe it is just possessed lol!
My Samsung started draining non stop this morning around 1 am and the "heavy" cycle is blinking. Around 3 am I finally figured out something was wrong. I called the help line today for Samsung and was told to take the kick plate in the front off and place a fan and let it dry over night. I don't think I will be able to get the dishwasher out from where it is housed because when the floors was redone in this house, they did not run it under the dishwasher, instead it stops in front of the dishwasher blocking it in so it won't slide out. Any suggestions on what to do with out ruining the floors? If your answer is drop kicking it, then I already tried that around 4 am.
So sorry you are having to deal with that. That fan idea may work but the problem will come back. My floors are like that also. There are little risers that the machine sits on. They can be screwed up or down. I assume if your machine is flush with the new floor then those little risee legs are turned pretty high. If you can reach them once you take off the kick plate then screw them down to make the machine shorter in the front. Once you have gotten it shorter you will probably have enough space under your counter to get the machine angled to pull it out over the floor. I know if is complicated but getting rid of that noise is worth the effort. Good luck!
Janice, Thank You for posting what Samsung suggests. This is only post that I found that....I am trying this fix now because my floors are also raised and the tech that installed it informed me that hopefully you will never have to pull this out. Only edit that I would do to your post is that after removing the kick plate you need to tape up the rubber skirt that is the same size as the kick plate so the airflow actually can get into the dishwasher. Thanks Again!
Lar Jam 1 second ago So my 2 hours of fan and breaker off didn't work BUT!!!! breaker off and fan OVERNIGHT did work! I was skeptical of fan after seeing the sensor buried under a plastic shield how a fan air would get to it. On the other side some circuit boards don't reset error codes unless power is off for a certain amount of time. I am not sure which of the two fixed it but I will try 1 at a time if error returns and report back
@@larjam3866 I shut the breaker off for a week and it seem to work until early one morning around 3 a.m. the diswasher turned itself on and started draining again. Funny thing is, I didn't even get to use the damn thing before it broke again. So my fix for now is just leaving the breaker off.
Should you get the error code LC Before you take your dishwasher apart. Check under your kitchen sink, where the dishwasher connects to the drain. Disconnect your dishwasher drain, and see if the drain itself is blocked. Even if you find tiny debris that might be the reason for the LC error code.
This isn't a fix its a workaround. Just an FYI...Mine threw the code because my sink wasn't draining due to a clog down in the drain pipe. I called a Mr Rooter he snaked my line and now my sink is draining. I am happy for this moisture sensor cause it stopped the water add to my dishwasher. In the past the dishwasher is running and if it can't drain all the water runs all over the floor. Ruining your wood floor. This video bypasses a moisture sensor. While I agree that I don't want to do this every 3 months, I would much rather pull it out and blow dry the sensor than find all my floor boards bowed to my floor flooding while I am sleeping. I am sure that Samsung doesn't like spending all the money to send techs at a $300-$500 a pop to dry a sensor and will eventually come up with a permanent fix that isn't as risky.
I am following a Samsung suggestion and not pulling out my dishwasher instead I removed the kick plate(2 screws) then taped up the rubber skirt underneath and stick a fan to blow in it for a couple hours I will report if that works.
So my 2 hours of fan and breaker off didn't work BUT!!!! breaker off and fan OVERNIGHT did work! I was skeptical of fan after seeing the sensor buried under a plastic shield how a fan air would get to it. On the other side some circuit boards don't reset error codes unless power is off for a certain amount of time. I am not sure which of the two fixed it but I will try 1 at a time if error returns and report back.
@@larjam3866 Did you point the fan at the dishwasher while it was on its side and the pan uninstalled? Can you clarify how you positioned the fan? Also wondering if you had any recurrences of this LC error code issue after you tried this approach. Thanks!
I have the same dishwasher, same thing just happened, I just watched before this video... they said just open the door give it a day or two for the sensor to dry off and it should work, I currently have a fan sitting in mine to assist if that doesn't work going to do what you've done here. Cheap overpriced Chinese built crap. Samsung better get their shit together.....seeing nothing but problems with ALL of their product line.
So truthfully, you didn't fix anything. You just removed the warning system that is telling you there is a problem and called it "fixed". You might want to change the title of this video. Then go watch an actual repair: ruclips.net/video/zmCfZOQ3M5Y/видео.htmlsi=oebEzTA0H-ugn02i
Moral of the story ... stay away from Samsung. Lol
Haha, i love the disclaimer: "I"m not a plumber, I don't know what I'm doing." Thanks for the help, Neal, gonna try this on my dishwasher!
Good luck brother! If i can do it anyone can!
Hey Neal - thanks for the instructional video! I took off my pan, saw two little drops of water, cleaned em up with a paper towel, put the pan back on, and voila! Back working again! Cheers from Canada Neal!
I am glad to help my brethren in the north!
I tilted my DW and removed pan, dried and re-install. All working now. Thanks for the video
I am happy i could help!
Thanks for taking the time for this. It’s was big help. I put the sensor back but added a couple washers to raise it off the bottom. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Glad to help. Good luck
I have my dishwasher out now and I am doing this thanks SO MUCH!!!! You're a Rock Star, just saved Christmas and should start a plumbing RUclips Channel!!! Cheers!!!
Merry Christmas Paul. I am so happy i could help.
This was faster than chatting with samsung tech support after an hour of telling me to do the equivalent of power/reset i was told i needed to have service done on my 1 an a half year machine. And he won't tell me what the problem could be
5 minutes in your video and i already have my machine turned on its side and that panel off. There was water, can't seem to find the source either.
I opted to stack a few tiny washers underneath the sensor were the screws go to raise the contact pins off the panel. It should make it much less sensitive with out dissabling the safety feature. We shall see
Its running fine now, thanks a bunch
I'm glad i could help. I think your washer idea is probably much more prudent than my solution. I do like that i am replacing Samsung support though!
Hi Neal. Thanks so much for the advice on the Samsung Dishwasher LC problem. After watching your RUclips video, I did what you had suggested. I took apart the right side plate, No Water on the bottom. The hose I had to drain but what really helped was the Sensor you explained. It Worked. I did it differently though. I completely Removed the Sensor because when I removed it to clean, there was a drop of water. I can't believe how sensitive that is so I removed it all together. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to your Bathroom Demolition. Lolololol Andrea, NYC
Andrea, i am glad i could help! Follow me for all of you DIY home needs! I have no clue what i am doing and i am learning as i go. So, i hope i can guide others away from the mistakes i make. Plus, i am a beginner and i hope that means i can explain to other novice beginners.
man thanks for your video! I had the same code and took the washer out and come to find out all the vibration, put a small tear in my water inlet line! dried out bowl and sensor and put it back in its original position! installed new elbow pipe and water lines just to be safe now its working fine! thought I was going to need a new dishwasher! Thanks a bunch!
I am glad to help. Nice work!
That works. But, before I watched your video I did the same thing except I only spaced the sensor up a little bit with a couple of washers. Now at least it will run unless the water gets deep enough. If that happens ill do what you did. thanks
Confirmed this works. Needed to wait another 24 hours after I moved the sensor but it's working now.
Thank you so much for this video. I just went ahead and dried up that plate with the sensor on it. I just think we put too much soap in it and something happened (had a nice big leak last night). But, if it happens again, I’m just gonna take the sensor out of the way like you did. 👍👌. Obviously, if it leaks again, we got a whole different thing going on.
Hope that works for you. If this has only happened to you once then it probably will work. Mine kept happening over and over with a tiny amount of water in the pan. Good luck.
Hey Neal, Great Video. This worked for me. Saved me a big hassle and expense.
Glad to help!
Thanks to everyone for sharing how to fix the LC error code on the Samsung Dishwasher. I also had the code & the machine would not shut off. There was some moisture in the plastic pan under the machine, looked to be about 1/4 cup or less. However there were droplets which indicated to me it was more about condensation than actual leaking. I didn't find any tube or pipe connections where obvious leaking had occurred. I left the sensor in the original location, but lifted it up by using small washers to increase clearance from the probe ends to the top of any accumulated water in the future. Taking the probe completely up out of the pan seemed risky to me based on my prior experience with a slow leaking dishwasher that swelled up the under-layment floor and required major repairs. I'll return to comment if the error comes back soon, and whether I'll follow the video and yank the sensor out..... Nov 2020.
Thank you so much, I did the same thing you did and it worked !! I did not take off The sensor I just dried out and put it back. Thanks again
Well done. Glad to help
Huge help, the vacuum videos did not work for us with our shop vac but this did!
I am glad!
This worked, thank you!
I am very glad i could help
Worked like a charm.
Good I am glad
Thank you!!!! I fixed mine months ago keeping rinse aid full helped but crap it’s hard for a girl, my husband passed in July so it’s emotional to do his job. I used medical tape lol thanks again.
Lynn i am so happy that i could help. I admire your resolve to jump in and take on this job!
Neal Oldham I’m so happy because with nine kids I’ve had many dishwashers and honestly this one does clean everything so well ... best ever so the stupid error was the only issue-- thanks again!
Thanks this worked for me!
Great
I have worked on appliances for a long time. None of the videos are the solution. This moisture sensor is in place for a reason. If there is water in this area, there is obviously a leak. This feature is exceptional for any manufacturer to place in the machine. It indicates a sealing failure of the water containment vessel. Either the pump shaft seal is leaking, the tub seal is leaking, or a hose is leaking. The only way to find it is to raise the unit so that you can observe where the leak is coming from while it has water in it and it is running. Once a visual of the leak is found, only then can you "permanently" fix the issue.
Thank you for sharing your expertise mr. Lunzar.
I totally agree with this. Disabling the sensor is an invitation to disaster. We bought and totally rehabbed our house two years ago, so I've got new flooring that doesn't need to buckle from undetected moisture. The machine is barely two years old and started giving us LC fits about 3 months past the warranty of 18 months. So, we're chalking this up to experience and buying a new dishwasher - *not* a Samsung. And never any Samsung again. The old unit is free to anyone who likes to tinker with stuff or wants to turn it in for scrap. Times are hard.
I have had 4 of these fail in the last 3 years due to the pump seal o ring.
I was able to flip the sensor over (sensor pins pointing up) and put the screw back in. There's a lot of headroom, so the sensor isn't obstructed.
I also read that you should check the screws inside the machine under the filter.
You can just disconnect the wire via the Male/female cord and leave all components in place. But thanks for the video! I wouldnt have disconnected it without this video confirming my thoughts.
Glad to help and thanks for the alternative and probably easier way to do it.
My dishwasher is 2 days old and throwing the LC code, wtf Samsung!? At least now I know why thanks to the video. Taking this $800 piece of junk back to Lowes.
Smart decision!
Same LC problem and would not shut off. I am glad this didn't happen last week when I was on vacation for 7 days. Not gonna try to repair it, I yanked it and will buy another brand to replace this problematic unit.
Did you pay attention as to where the water was coming from? I’ve recently procured a lesser model than yours but noticed the hot water connection is made to where if it leaks, even drips it will be caught by the drain Pan. Long term water damage to your subfloors and tile wouldn’t be worth getting a dishwasher functional. I’ve not seen anyone file warranty claims to resolve their issues. If I were the original purchaser I would but, have no standing with the used model we got. Are Samsung warranty claims more trouble than it’s worth? Happy New Year, thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot!
You are welcome! Glad to help!
Yeah I remember seeing a few ppl doing this and I'm about to do the same thing now. This happens atleast every 2 weeks to a month. I did the temp fix 3 days ago and now it's doing it again. Always seems to happen when dishes are completely full. Smh Lmao thanks for the video man
Super frustrating
Same problem, same issue. What started this mess was the unit was not able to drain due to a fairly clogged filter causing the unit to have excess water in it when I ran it again. Code 5C/SC. Figured I'd deal with it in the morning.
The next morning, I started getting the LC code. Took it apart and I tried drying the bottom, and dry out the sensor itself. There was some moisture present, but very very little. Took the sensor off completely (unhooked it and removed it) and the unit worked fine! Put it back on (wire connector) and right back to the LC error code. So I took the sensor back off and set it outside in the sun to 'air-out' and dry out. Put it back on, no error code.
Thanks
Hey- I removed the sensor entirely a few months back. Just started spitting the LC code again...wondering if I should put it back on and tape it ?
I didn't take mine off. I know for a lot of folks that is the preferred method. However, i didn't know what would happen if i took it off, would there be another code etc. I can tell you that since i taped mine i haven't gotten another LC code.
One thing people should check is this. There are two pumps. One is on the left side where you were taking the bottom pan off. The other (where mine leaked) is on the right side as you face the dishwasher. Well, those pumps easily twist apart. And inside, you will find a medium-sized o-ring. The o-rings are easily found at Ace Hardware/True Value. Take the pump with you. Replace them!
I have seen no videos where the o-rings were mentioned. They were causing the leak and therefore the sensor detected water and display ed the error code.
Unfortunately, I ended up with a door leak after fixing the leak on the underside. Bad gasket on the very bottom of the door ($40 plus shipping) allowed lots of built-up gunk into an evaporation tray. Another common problem with Samsung dishwashers - water leaking from the bottom of the door.
Long story short, upon taking off the door skin to investigate/clean somehow the board got messed up. It was at this point I declared the thing was truly now junk. And we went to the store and got a Bosch.
Never buy a Samsung anything.
Well, I keep getting this error message. I've taken apart the entire bottom of the machine. No debris in any of the pumps or hoses. So I'm thinking th problem may be that the side hose assembly (the sight glass on the left side of the unit) might be the problem. It looks like it is air-locking during the cycle. A bubble trapped in there, not able to remove the water completely. So, I'm thinking I may bypass that unit all together. How I'm going to do this... I'm not sure. If I figure it out, I'll update everyone.
Great video and simple fix! Is the dishwasher still working okay?
Great video! Same "LC error" on my samsung dishwasher....geeeeezzzz looks like all of them are the same!!! At first, I have been trying to dry off the drip pan to clear the LC code but I got tired of that quickly
.. nothing better then after a whole day of work I have to deal with "honey, YOUR dishwasher is displaying same error AGAIN and I need you to fix it NOW", - mind you key words "YOUR, AGAIN, NOW" says it all ... lol. Since we have 2 little kids, this machine is an essential piece of kitchen equipment. Lately I have been just unplugging it, opening the door for the night and plugging it back on the next morning. Got tired of it all also. Enough is enough. I gave it a chance not once, not 10 times but hundred of times at least. I am going to remove the sensor like your showed in your video. Yes, I am risking but I can't live like that anymore. Question for you... any feedback after 1 year without that sensor? Any issues? We run the dishwasher fully loaded sometimes twice a day due to little kids in the house. I was wondering if you happen to have any feedback on "living without a sensor" - thanks. Kris
I have had no feedback of any disasters running without the sensor. I have had no issues myself. Good luck.
Hey Brother, did you ever have additional LC code problems or leaks with this dishwasher? Thanks. Love the videos
Once i took the sensor out of the pan i haven't had any more problems. No leaks so far and i am about 18 months out.
Glad to help
I followed your steps to locate cause of the LC error. very little moisture in the pan and easily dried out with hair dryer. Put it back together and error code again. reopened and disconnected sensor and found the problem, a very small drop of water came out of the connection. obviously not water proof. It works fine now but I ordered a new dishwasher, no more Samsung products for me
About three months after the warranty ran out, we saw our first LC code. We've pulled the dishwasher three times, monkeyed with it, dried it out, and it works for about a month. Then the same problem. We even added washers to adjust the height of the sensor. Still didn't last but a month. This dishwasher was professionally installed, and we never detected any leaks in the hoses. It's obviously a Samsung problem. So, today, we had it. I ordered a replacement (different brand) and will offer this up on Craig's List or Facebook Marketplace to anyone who wants it for scrap or wants to tinker with it. I *refuse* to pay $30 to have it hauled off. I've already wasted money by buying this thing in the first place. I have other Samsung appliances, some of which are great, some of which aren't. But I will *never* buy a Samsung appliance again. Ever.
Hey Neal, have you had any issues since you moved the sensor?
No sir. Not at all.
Great job! I did the same thing and it worked for me.
I put washers under the screws raising it just enough that it would still work if the pan had 1/2 " of water. We will see
Thats a great idea
THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST FIX.
@@patriciaterranova1074 thanks. Happy to help.
Genius. I'll be trying that! rather than just disabling the error code all together.
I did the same. 3x #6 washers on both screws to the sensor. Hopefully this will keep me from having to pull this thing out again for awhile.
To fix my LC code, I replaced the water inlet valve because it had a very small leak on the face side of the valve ( between mounting plate and where it installs in the machine.
Neal, first time caller. There seems to be a lot of units with a similar DM SKU - can anyone confirm that this method might offer similar assistance to a DW80m2020 unit?
I tried to look at the parts of your model number. It has a "leak sensor base". I am not sure that it is the same assembly and system as mine... but then again.... i am no expert at all
@@nealoldham3426 Thanks for taking time to look Neal. Either way both of our units are regrettable purchases. Never again with Samsung anything.
So I have to ask, is this still working for you? Any LC coding since then?
Absolutely. No code since then. No leaks either.
😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 trying this now
How did it go?
We tried to dry it and then turn it back on and still got the error. So we turned it back over and disconnected the sensor for now. We are still under warranty. Fingers crossed they do something.
Fun Fact, the water setting my code off was on the connector to the sensor. I used a hair dryer to dry out that water and was good to go.
Wish you can tell us how much water was in the base on the dishwasher. And, did you have the LC error code on the EXPRESS Wash option ?
@@patriciaterranova1074Terranova just a little water was in the bottom, a couple of tablespoons at most. But there were a few drops in the connector. We ran a normal cycle and go the code. Its been two weeks now and no further codes.
Apparently you need the tape because my LC code keeps going off I moved it to where there could be no possible water but still going off
Some people have messaged me that they simply remove the sensor all together. Others message that they leave the sensor on the pan but elevate it using washers. I don't know if either works but thought i would pass that along.
Ok took it apart again. The connection to the sensor were wet like they were driped on. Dried the connection and moved it out of the way and taped it out of the way working now. I’m remodeling my kitchen and buying a Bosch or kitchen aid or anything but another Samsung lol. I mean it’s a good dishwasher. It’s the stupid sensor thing. And to note it was very minimal water in the pan just like you. Thanks again Sir for the video.
@@bsuswmr glad to help
Tried this it worked for awhile but the lc code came back. Even after removing the sensor totally I still get it not sure what else to do.
So sorry. I never encountered that or heard of anyone else having that issue. I don't know what to recommend. I wish i could point you in the right direction.
Some other comments have mentioned that the sensor's connector being wet can also throw the LC code.
@@1CatNoDog I've tried that as well. I removed it entirely and it still throws the lc code from time to time.
@@larrymiltonjr9092 even with the sensor removed, the place you unplugged it from might be getting wet, just a guess. Or maybe it is just possessed lol!
I just unclipped the wire pulled the whole sensor out.
Me too. It's to sensitive. It's really just for precaution to avoid flooding.
I am so tired of this awful machine. Too finicky and too expensive. I will try this and cross my fingers. Thanks.
Good luck brother!
My Samsung started draining non stop this morning around 1 am and the "heavy" cycle is blinking. Around 3 am I finally figured out something was wrong. I called the help line today for Samsung and was told to take the kick plate in the front off and place a fan and let it dry over night. I don't think I will be able to get the dishwasher out from where it is housed because when the floors was redone in this house, they did not run it under the dishwasher, instead it stops in front of the dishwasher blocking it in so it won't slide out. Any suggestions on what to do with out ruining the floors? If your answer is drop kicking it, then I already tried that around 4 am.
So sorry you are having to deal with that. That fan idea may work but the problem will come back. My floors are like that also. There are little risers that the machine sits on. They can be screwed up or down. I assume if your machine is flush with the new floor then those little risee legs are turned pretty high. If you can reach them once you take off the kick plate then screw them down to make the machine shorter in the front. Once you have gotten it shorter you will probably have enough space under your counter to get the machine angled to pull it out over the floor. I know if is complicated but getting rid of that noise is worth the effort. Good luck!
@@nealoldham3426 great suggestion. I will try that. Thank you for responding!
Janice, Thank You for posting what Samsung suggests. This is only post that I found that....I am trying this fix now because my floors are also raised and the tech that installed it informed me that hopefully you will never have to pull this out. Only edit that I would do to your post is that after removing the kick plate you need to tape up the rubber skirt that is the same size as the kick plate so the airflow actually can get into the dishwasher. Thanks Again!
Lar Jam
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So my 2 hours of fan and breaker off didn't work BUT!!!! breaker off and fan OVERNIGHT did work! I was skeptical of fan after seeing the sensor buried under a plastic shield how a fan air would get to it. On the other side some circuit boards don't reset error codes unless power is off for a certain amount of time. I am not sure which of the two fixed it but I will try 1 at a time if error returns and report back
@@larjam3866
I shut the breaker off for a week and it seem to work until early one morning around 3 a.m. the diswasher turned itself on and started draining again. Funny thing is, I didn't even get to use the damn thing before it broke again. So my fix for now is just leaving the breaker off.
Should you get the error code LC
Before you take your dishwasher apart.
Check under your kitchen sink, where the dishwasher connects to the drain.
Disconnect your dishwasher drain, and see if the drain itself is blocked.
Even if you find tiny debris that might be the reason for the LC error code.
This isn't a fix its a workaround. Just an FYI...Mine threw the code because my sink wasn't draining due to a clog down in the drain pipe. I called a Mr Rooter he snaked my line and now my sink is draining. I am happy for this moisture sensor cause it stopped the water add to my dishwasher. In the past the dishwasher is running and if it can't drain all the water runs all over the floor. Ruining your wood floor. This video bypasses a moisture sensor. While I agree that I don't want to do this every 3 months, I would much rather pull it out and blow dry the sensor than find all my floor boards bowed to my floor flooding while I am sleeping. I am sure that Samsung doesn't like spending all the money to send techs at a $300-$500 a pop to dry a sensor and will eventually come up with a permanent fix that isn't as risky.
I am following a Samsung suggestion and not pulling out my dishwasher instead I removed the kick plate(2 screws) then taped up the rubber skirt underneath and stick a fan to blow in it for a couple hours I will report if that works.
So my 2 hours of fan and breaker off didn't work BUT!!!! breaker off and fan OVERNIGHT did work! I was skeptical of fan after seeing the sensor buried under a plastic shield how a fan air would get to it. On the other side some circuit boards don't reset error codes unless power is off for a certain amount of time. I am not sure which of the two fixed it but I will try 1 at a time if error returns and report back.
@@larjam3866 Did you point the fan at the dishwasher while it was on its side and the pan uninstalled? Can you clarify how you positioned the fan? Also wondering if you had any recurrences of this LC error code issue after you tried this approach. Thanks!
Disabling a moisture sensor. Hmmmm.... What could Possibly go Wrong!
Didn’t work for me.
Yummy beard!
Thanks
Do not follow his advice. This sensor there is there for a reason!!! You risk flooding your kitchen. You probably have a bad shaft seal like mine had.
I have the same dishwasher, same thing just happened, I just watched before this video... they said just open the door give it a day or two for the sensor to dry off and it should work, I currently have a fan sitting in mine to assist if that doesn't work going to do what you've done here. Cheap overpriced Chinese built crap. Samsung better get their shit together.....seeing nothing but problems with ALL of their product line.
So truthfully, you didn't fix anything. You just removed the warning system that is telling you there is a problem and called it "fixed". You might want to change the title of this video. Then go watch an actual repair: ruclips.net/video/zmCfZOQ3M5Y/видео.htmlsi=oebEzTA0H-ugn02i