Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codend, 5E, SE, 5C, SC, 1 5C
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
The nd code is the no drain error: water is not leaving the washer at the right speed, or at all. It can also appear as 5E, SE, 5C, SC or 1 5C.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so nd, 5E, SE, 5C, SC, 1 5C may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
No drain error: water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed, or at all.
When a Samsung washer shows nd, it is reporting a no drain error. Water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed, or it is not draining at all. The same fault can also appear as 5E, SE, 5C, SC or 1 5C. The meaning is the same on every Samsung washer that uses these codes.
What to do when the washer will not drain
Samsung’s instructions go in this order:
Turn off the washer and check the water level.
Inspect the drain hose.
On front loaders only, clean the pump filter.
Turn the washer back on and start a cycle.
Samsung also publishes a separate guide for water that is not draining, if you want more detail on these checks.
If nd keeps coming back after the hose and filter checks, call us about Samsung washer repair in Los Angeles at (310) 896-4231. Have the code, the washer’s model number and the checks you already tried ready when you call.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
