Samsung WF45T6000AW Repair Guide
Samsung’s volume front loader. Well priced and efficient, with service calls clustering around drainage (5C code), door boot wear, and shock absorbers. Parts are plentiful and reasonably priced.
Samsung WF45T6000AW is a front load washer washer sold 2020 to present. Its most common repair is 5c/sc error, stops full, usually $0 to $280.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 6 error codes decoded.
- A washer like this lasts about 10 to 14 years.
- OEM part numbers listed and checked against two suppliers.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C/SC error, stops full | Debris filter clogged or drain pump failure | Clean filter. Replace pump | DC97-20621Creplaces DC97-20621A, DC97-17999N | $0 to $280 |
| Slamming during spin ramp | Worn shock absorbers | Replace shocks as a set | DC66-00470D⚠ Sold individually, replace as a matched set | $150 to $280 |
| Leak at door | Boot torn or fouled | Replace diaphragm/boot | DC64-03788Creplaces DC64-03788A⚠ Most listings still show the old DC64-03788A. The current OEM part is the -C | $200 to $350 |
| dC/door errors | Door lock assembly | Replace lock | DC34-00028A | $120 to $240 |
| No fill / slow fill (4C) | Inlet screens or valve | Clean screens. Replace valve | not listed | $0 to $230 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 5C / SC | Drain fault |
| 4C | Fill fault |
| UB / Ub | Unbalanced load |
| dC | Door fault |
| OC | Overflow, inlet valve stuck or pressure sensor |
| LC | Drain hose siphoning, hose inserted too deep in standpipe |
Tech notes
An LC code usually isn’t a broken part. If the drain hose sits too deep in the standpipe the machine siphons and refills endlessly. Hose height should be 24 to 35 inches with an air gap.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Electrical Safety U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Shock and electrical fire hazards from damaged appliance wiring and grounding faults.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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