Error Code OE

Your Samsung washer displays OE when the water level in the tub exceeds the maximum allowed level. The water level pressure sensor detects that the tub has overfilled beyond what the selected cycle requires. The washer stops the fill and displays OE to prevent water from reaching the door seal and spilling onto the floor. In most cases, the water inlet valve is stuck open or the pressure sensor is giving a false reading.

1. Cancel the cycle and unplug: Press the Power button to cancel the current cycle. Unplug the washer from the wall outlet immediately. If water is still flowing into the tub after unplugging, the inlet valve is mechanically stuck open. Turn off both water supply valves at the wall. 2. Drain excess water: Use the emergency drain hose behind the debris filter panel on the lower front of the washer. Pull out the hose, remove the plug, and drain into a shallow pan. Once the water level is low enough, you can also run a Drain/Spin cycle after plugging the washer back in. 3. Test the water inlet valve: Unplug the washer and turn off the water supply valves. Remove the top panel (two Phillips screws at the rear). Locate the inlet valve at the top rear. Disconnect the wire harness from each solenoid. Turn the water supply back on briefly. If water flows through the valve with no electrical power to the solenoids, the valve is stuck open mechanically and must be replaced. 4. Check the pressure sensor and air hose: With the top panel removed, find the pressure switch (round disc, usually on the right side). Trace the clear air hose from the switch down toward the tub. Check for cracks, holes, or kinks in the hose. Disconnect the hose from the switch and blow gently into it. You should feel no air escaping from cracks, and you should hear a click from the switch. Replace the hose or switch if either fails this test. 5. Test household water pressure: Buy or borrow a water pressure gauge with a hose bib adapter (available at hardware stores for around $10). Screw it onto an outdoor spigot, open the valve, and read the gauge. Samsung washers require pressure between 20 and 116 psi. If your pressure exceeds 116 psi, install a pressure-reducing valve on your main water line. 6. Replace the inlet valve if faulty: Order the correct inlet valve for your Samsung model number. Remove the old valve by disconnecting the water hoses, wire harnesses, and the two mounting screws. Install the new valve, reconnect the hoses and harnesses, and tighten everything securely. Turn on the water supply, plug in the washer, and run a test cycle.

Typical repair costs: DIY: $30 - $65 | Pro: $175 - $375. Free diagnostic with approved repair.