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Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeEC Temperature sensor issue
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
EC on a Samsung washer is the older code for tE, a temperature sensor issue. A mains reset of 30 seconds is the listed step.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so EC Temperature sensor issue 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
Legacy code for tE: temperature sensor issue.
EC is a legacy Samsung washer code and corresponds to tE, a temperature sensor issue. It appears on a support list of current and legacy codes where meanings may differ by model.
What to try
Reset at the mains for 30 seconds: switch off, wait, then switch back on and start a new programme. If the code appears again, contact support through the customer support team.
If EC keeps showing, call (310) 896-4231 and ask about Samsung washer repair in Los Angeles. It helps to have the EC code, the model number and the time you left the washer 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?
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