What to do if an H1 error occurs in a Samsung washing machine? Causes, troubleshooting options - Setafi

Error H1 in the Samsung washing machine about too much heating of the water or, conversely, about the absence of this heating. This is easy to verify by feeling the hatch door with your hand. Sometimes repairs can be done at home. But if the cause is related, for example, to the control module, it is recommended to call a specialist. This and other cases of breakdown are described in detail in the article.

What does the code look like

If an H1 error appears on a Samsung washing machine, it may light up on the display itself or, if there is none, in the form of a combination of light bulbs. In this case, the indicators for cold washing and the temperature of 60 ०С are constantly on, and the symbols next to such inscriptions flash:

• synthetics;
• spin mode;
• delicate mode;
• cotton washing;
• quick wash;
• rinse and spin cycle.

If the user has an old Samsung washing machine, the H1 error does not appear. Instead, you can see the inscription E5 or E6. These codes are reflected on the displays of devices released before 2007.

Main reasons

First of all, you need to figure out what the H1 error of the Samsung washing machine means. This code, as well as other similar combinations starting with “H” (for example, H2, HE, HE2, etc.), indicate a breakdown in the water heating system. 2 types of failure are common:

• water does not heat up and remains cold;
• the water overheats excessively - then Samsung gives an H1 error.

In any case, the machine performs diagnostics, by which it is possible to determine the specific cause:

1. H1 and error HE1 in the Samsung washing machine indicate that 2 minutes after starting the heating, the temperature has risen sharply to 40 degrees or higher.
2. The same codes appear when the water is heated to a critical level of +95 ०С and above (regardless of the specific reason).
3. The message H2 or HE2 may also appear. They say that the heating element practically does not heat the water - its temperature increased by only 2 degrees or less in 10 minutes.

How to repair yourself

If error H1 appeared, the Samsung washing machine clearly failed. Often it is associated with serious reasons, but sometimes the breakdown can be fixed on its own. It is recommended to follow these instructions:

1. First, they check the power cord - it may have come out of the outlet, it is not inserted well into it. It is also worth inspecting the cable for integrity. If there is damage, the device is disconnected from the network and replaced.
2. If the H1 error appeared on the washing machine for the first time, it may be due to a system failure. This is especially likely if there has been a recent voltage drop in the electrical network. Then it is enough to turn off the unit, remove the plug from the socket, wait 15 minutes and reconnect.
3. Turn off the unit and check the cables. Normally, they fit well to the control module (they fit snugly in their grooves). If the washer was recently moved, they could move away - then you will need to tighten the wires.

When to see a specialist

It is clear what the H1 error of the Samsung washing machine means. She talks about problems in the water heating system. Moreover, if the described recommendations did not help in any way, you will have to call a specialist, since the reason is more serious:

1. The heating element has broken - over time it becomes clogged and stops heating the water. Often the heating element is covered with a large layer of scale, dust and other particles. As a result, it overheats greatly, which can lead to a burning smell and even a short circuit. In these cases, the heating element must be changed unequivocally.
2. Error H1 in a Samsung washing machine can also indicate a malfunction of the temperature sensor, which controls the degree of water heating. You can touch the glass of the door and make sure that it is cool or, conversely, very hot (it can be almost like boiling water). Then the washing is immediately stopped - the element will need to be replaced. Since in many models it is built into the heating element, both parts are changed together.
3. Finally, an H2 error may appear in the Samsung washing machine and due to a failure in the electronic control module, that is, in the board with the processor. Then the programs will start to work incorrectly, and at some point the device will freeze, stop responding to commands, or not turn on at all. It is necessary to inspect the contacts, if necessary, replace the relay or solder the tracks. But it may also be necessary to completely replace the board - such repairs can be called expensive.

Thus, errors starting with "H" always indicate problems with the heating system. The reasons are failures in the heating element or temperature sensor. If these elements are functioning normally, then a system failure has occurred. In this case, without the advice and help of a specialist, it is no longer possible to do.