Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error code3E1 / 3E2 / 3E3 / 3E4
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
3E1, 3E2, 3E3 and 3E4 are motor defect codes in the 3E family. A short mains reset is the first step.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 3E1 / 3E2 / 3E3 / 3E4 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
Motor defect (3E family).
If a Samsung washer shows 3E1, 3E2, 3E3 or 3E4, it is reporting a motor defect. These four codes sit in the 3E family on Samsung’s Levant code table, which lists current and legacy codes together, so the exact meaning can differ by model.
What to do first
Switch the washer off at the mains, wait 30 seconds, then switch it back on and start a new cycle. If the code appears again, contact Samsung support.
Codes that look similar
The 3C, 3E and E3 motor error is listed separately, and for 3E the manual shows whether your model means a motor or a voltage fault. 3CP is a different code: it says the electronic control needs to be checked.
Samsung washer service in Los Angeles
A motor code that comes back after the mains reset is a good moment to book Samsung washer repair in Los Angeles. Call (310) 896-4231 and have the code, your model number and a note of the reset you tried ready.
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.
