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Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeEC Temperature sensor issue
ApplianceWasher
Where EC sits on Samsung’s list
In the washer table EC appears under the legacy heading, and tE is its counterpart in the current one. The problem both describe is a temperature sensor issue. How a particular model presents it can vary.
The 30-second reset
Samsung’s advice amounts to one move: switch off at the mains, wait for 30 seconds, switch on, and start a fresh programme. If EC shows up again, get in touch with Samsung support.
Also worth a look
EA covers the legacy motor defect codes EA and EB.
For a washer with a temperature sensor code in San Francisco or the Bay Area, see Samsung washer repair or call (415) 969-6153. Keep the model number nearby and let us know that EC came back after the mains reset.
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
EC is the legacy code for tE, a temperature sensor issue.
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.
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