Error Code 4E2

Your Samsung washer displays 4E2 when it detects that the incoming water temperature does not match the expected temperature for the selected cycle. Specifically, the washer asked for cold water but received hot, or vice versa. This happens because the hot and cold fill hoses are connected to the wrong inlet ports on the back of the machine.

1. Identify the washer inlet ports: Look at the back of your Samsung washer. The water inlet ports are labeled H (hot) and C (cold), usually color-coded red and blue. On some models, the labels are stamped into the metal bracket near each port. 2. Check current hose connections: Trace each fill hose from the washer to the wall. Note which wall valve connects to which washer port. The hot wall valve (usually the left one) should connect to the H port on the washer. The cold wall valve (usually the right one) should connect to the C port. 3. Swap the hoses if reversed: Turn off both wall valves. Place a towel under the connections to catch residual water. Use adjustable pliers to disconnect both hoses from the washer inlet ports. Swap them so the hot supply hose goes to the H port and the cold supply hose goes to the C port. Hand-tighten each connection, then snug with pliers a quarter turn. Do not overtighten. 4. Verify wall valve connections: If the hoses are on the correct washer ports, check the wall end. Run water from each hose into a bucket individually. Open the hot valve only and feel the water temperature after 30 seconds. It should be hot. If the hot valve delivers cold water, swap the hoses at the wall valve connections. 5. Clear the error and test: After correcting the hose connections, turn on both supply valves. Plug in the washer. Press Power, then select a Normal cycle with warm water. Start the cycle and let it fill. The 4E2 code should not reappear.

Typical repair costs: DIY: $0 - $20 | Pro: $150 - $280. Free diagnostic with approved repair.