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H2 error on Samsung washing machine

H2 error in samsungIf a few minutes after the start of washing, the H2 error code appeared on the display of the Samsung washing machine, then you should think about repairing the equipment. Moreover, this error is an accurate evidence of a malfunction. What to do in this situation, whether it is worth calling the wizard - we’ll talk about this.

Decode the error

In the Samsung washing machine, the h2 error appears quite often. This message is decrypted as follows: water heating is not possible due to a breakdown of the heating system. No matter how the advertisement of ceramic heaters in cars of this brand praises advertising, the fact remains that they are not so good. Rather, they can be called the weak point of Samsung washers.

So, the H2 error appears on the display if within ten minutes the water in the drum does not heat up more than 2 degrees. This can happen for various reasons:

  • the heating element burned out, which happens most often when this error occurs;
  • faulty temperature sensor;
  • faulty wires between the heater and the control module;
  • breakdown of the electronic module.

If there is no display in the washing machine, then the user is notified of the malfunction using the indicators on the control panel. In the case of a lack of water heating, all the lights will flash, except for the lights with a heating temperature of 400C and 600C, or temperature 600With and cold water, these indicator pairs will light, not blink.

H2 error indication

H2 and 2H - is there a difference?

Often, users confuse the h2 error code with the 2h information message. In fact, this is not the same thing. If in the first case it is a serious malfunction, then in the second case it is just a display of the remaining program time. The English letter h means hours, respectively 2h - two hours.

It is important that when the error code h2 appears, the machine may stop working altogether, the washing will not start. Although some models have washing machines, the washing process takes place in cold water. This is easy to understand, if you touch the glass of the door with your hand, when the water is heated, it should be warm. As for the 2h message, the machine behaves as expected, no malfunctions occur.

Replacing the heater and temperature sensor    

A heating element in the washing machine samsung pulled out through the front wall. This complicates the process of replacing the part, you have to disassemble almost the entire body of the machine. Before that, prepare a pair of screwdrivers and a multimeter. Next, follow the algorithm:

  1. we remove the powder receiver from the machine and unscrew the drain filter;
  2. unscrew the top cover and temporarily remove it to the side;
  3. we unscrew the screws that hold the front panel of the washer and carefully remove it and put it on top of the machine so that it does not interfere;
  4. using a flat screwdriver, remove the lower plastic panel;
  5. Now you need to insert the rubber cuff into the drum, first removing the metal clamp on the cuff;
  6. along the perimeter of the front of the case we find screws and unscrew them;
  7. remove the panel;
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  8. below the tank, next to the counterweight, we find the contacts of the heating element, using a multimeter we measure the resistance to make sure that the part burned out;

    ! The working heating element has a resistance of 25-30 Ohms, a burned-out element will display 0 or 1 on the display.

  9. Now disconnect the contacts from the heater and unscrew the central bolt;
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  10. using swaying movements, we try to remove the heater; if the part does not lend itself, spray the base with WD-40 liquid and leave it for a few minutes;
  11. Before installing a new part, clean the seat from debris and other small objects;
  12. By installing a heater, you can assemble the machine by performing the steps in the reverse order.

If the reason for the error is not the heater, but the temperature sensor, then to replace it you will have to do no less than work.After all, the temperature sensor is located at the base of the heater, on some models next to the heating element, in the tank body, as you see in the photo below.

thermal sensor in samsung

Change this part and assemble the machine. Check the performance after the repair.

Repair wiring and control module

Least of all, the cause of the lack of heating is an electrician or electronics. To fix such a malfunction on your own, you need to have the skills to work in this area. Otherwise, you can finally send the electronic module to the landfill. The fact is that in some cases the board is subject to repair, it is enough to re-solder some faded elements and tracks.

! It is also important that with a complete replacement of the control module, it may be necessary to install software, which is very difficult to do on your own.

However, defining these elements is not so simple. Therefore, most often they turn to the master with such a problem, it will be cheaper, if not for the money, then you will definitely save your nerves.

As for the wiring, it is somewhat easier to deal with if you know how to work with a multimeter. You will have to alternately ring all the wires going from the control board to the heater, and then replace the broken wire.

So, the appearance of the Samsung h2 error on the display causes serious problems, the solution of which in most cases is trusted by the masters. If you are determined to do everything yourself, we do not discourage you, but wish good luck!

   

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