Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeHC Heater error
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
HC, HE, HE1, Hr and 1 HC all mean a heater error on a Samsung washer. Power off for 2 to 3 minutes and restart the cycle.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so HC Heater error 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
Heater error.
Samsung’s US washer troubleshooting list groups HC, HE, HE1, Hr and 1 HC under one heading: Heater Error. The entry applies across washer generations.
Owner steps
Take the washer off power for 2 to 3 minutes, bring it back up and run the cycle again. Service is the next step if the error remains.
Heater error back after the restart? Call (310) 896-4231 for Samsung washer repair in Los Angeles. Tell us which of the codes you see, your model number and that you already did the power-off.
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.
