[SOLVED] How to fix Samsung dishwasher oE error code - no parts
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Here's a video which shows you how to fix your Samsung DW80F800UWS dishwasher when you get the oE overfill error code without any replacement parts.
This only applies when you are certain the problem is not the water inlet valve. If you suspect a problem with the overfill sensor, then try this fix.
Make sure to read through the comments if this video did not solve your specific problem. Many others have commented on certain variations of this fix which solved other issues and error codes.
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Models which apply are:
DW80F800UWS
DW80F600UTS
DW80F600TS
DW7933LRASR
DW80J3020US
DW80J3020UB
DW80J7550UG
DW80K5050US
DW80K7050UG
DW80K7050US
DW80K5050US
DW80H9970US
DW80J9945US
WaterWall
StormWash
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Samsung dishwasher:
Error Code 4C
Error Code 4E
Error Code 4E1
Error Code tE1
Error Code 5E
Error Code oE
Error Code LE
Error Code HE
Error Code HE1
Error Code 9E
Error Code bE2
Error Code PE
This video will forever be bookmarked for me.
Seriously thank you!.... you saved me $1000 on a new dishwasher. I've looked everywhere for a fix and stumbled onto this video... ran through the repair and the dishwasher is working again!
Buddy this ABSOLUTELY FIXED my problem. My stupid Samsung dishwasher (same model as yours) kept flashing this code no matter what I did, so I pulled it out and did exactly as you advised.
I took it a step further, I cleaned out the water pump, filter and all that crap at the bottom, pulling or wipe or vacuuming out larger chunks of crap. But my dish washer has been working fine since. Thank YOU for posting this.
Amazing. Really glad to hear it. Yeah, the sump, around the heating element, builds up a TON of detergent and crud. It’s hard to get it out. Terrible design. But I’m glad you fixed it. One less dishwasher going to a landfill.
My “gross” actions released a small flat piece of plastic. Prior to extracting this chunk I had made two unsuccessful attempts.
I prevailed.
Thank for the video, it had all the important info needed.
Yes, the adjustable rack height mechanism tend to break off the little tabs that hold it on and can get stuck on the pump, other places. Poor design but eh Koreans
One of the repair most smartest videos I have seen. Let me define smart. This is a "smart" that you can not get by just reading books. This is a smart that goes beyond book smart and uses knowledge from experience as well to make a seemly complex problem very simple. I always say that education without experience is only half-smart. The other 50% is experience from doing. Thanks for the clever video that worked very well and efficient for me.
Lyle, You! Rock! Thank you for that huge compliment. I’m grateful that you not only watched my video but also took the time to lend your thoughts on it. I’m glad the fix worked for you. Take great care and please stay safe and healthy.
Almost 3 years later and this video is still helping folks. It worked great and saved me a repair bill.
Woohoo! Score. Thanks for the comment.
2020 Pandemic.... No plumbers allowed to visit due to isolation so I did this myself. Happy woman! Empowered woman! Thanks for making this easy to follow and the turkey baster idea posted below was brilliant.
Oh don’t forget. You have a “sanitize” feature on your dishwasher. It kills everything! Use it every chance you get.
Things need to change in the appliance industry. Corruption and greed have polluted it!! These are very common fixes that the "technicians overlook routinely" By using a pay by the hour process, not by the job. I purchased an almost new refrigerator a few years ago. It needed an evaporator fan. The technician charged the person 600$ for diagnostics, yet didn't even diagnose the problem properly. Fridge has been going strong now, three years. Thank you for posting Tarek!!!!!
Your the man. Saved a lot of people $$$ with this video. Thanks! I will never ever buy a samsung appliance again!! Sticking with GE and Whirlpool from here on out.
I know this was posted 5 years ago but still helped me out all these year later. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Been having this issue on and off for a year now. Should have just bought a new washer but this one is only 3 years old! Either way, BIG TIME THANK YOU!!! PERFECT DIRECTIONS and my washer is washing again!!!
Amazing! Thank you for the thoughtful comment. You rock.
I repeat after Lawrence - You're the best for putting this up. This was EXACTLY what was wrong with my same Samsung dishwasher. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this.
Oh man, thank you so much. Service tech came out and insisted that this was a drain error, so drain pump needed to be replaced. That did not make any sense since the the water was getting pumped out of the basin. This makes much more sense, and one blow latter the problem was cured. Thanks again!
Oh wow that’s so funny. I hope he was the one who blew through it :)
Worked like a charm. Thank you! I was about to order the part online until I came across your video. I'm leaving town for a week tomorrow and would have left my wife doing dishes by hand. As they say, "Happy Wife, Happy Life!"
As everyone else has said, thanks for this video! Worked on the DW7933LRABB too which has the separate piece that snaps into the Case Break assembly. Error code was Heavy and Smart Auto lights/buttons blinking together. This model doesn't have a display for error codes. Due to confined space, I wasn't able to bend down to the hoses level, so I used a bendable straw and closed off the excess opening with my thumb before blowing out the clog.
Great idea with the straw!
Forgot to mention...instead of blowing into the hose (couldn’t get my head down low enough- rather short tube), used a turkey blaster...worked like a charm!! 🙂🙌🏼
Great idea!!
I have 3 of these dishwashers in 3 suites, all have had this problem, and all were fixed by me using this clear, simple vid! THANKS TAREK!
Thank you so much this has been a continuous problem with our dishwasher since we’ve moved in five years ago. About every year and a half we have to do this trick. Life saver!
After replacing the heater in this bad boy a few months back, I thought I was in the clear. Then, just today I got the error. I read through the entire service manual, in detail, eliminated everything but the case brake. (Drain pipe clogged, PCB failure, sensor failure.) But nothing in the factory service manual told me to do this! Now, it's working better than it has in a while. This video saved me $100 bucks.
HOWEVER!!! You are going to want to have your sump cover removed before you blow on it, or immediately after you do, before reassembly, because the crap that gets pushed back underneath and inside it, I would prefer not be pushed back through on the next cycle. If it clogged it once, it may clog it again. Also, if you haven't taken the sump cover off yet, it's a great time to clean it out.
Nothing but love for the fella who posted this!
Yeah baby!!! Glad to hear it.
This is one of rare videos that offers real helpful information. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Awesome video worked like a charm. Thank you
Glad it worked out for you.
This is the worst appliance we’ve ever had but people like you keep helping us fix it 😆. Glad I found your video and stuck with it. I have to be honestly that when I got to the “this is gross” part I thought what... stick my finger in there... I can do that. Then you said to blow on it and I quickly said, out loud, “that ain’t gonna happen”. Then I realized, with a husband overseas, a repair man or getting a new dishwasher was a lot more complicated than blowing into that tube. Just a little while later, it’s back together and the machine is washing dishes instead of me! Thanks for a great, simple video!
What a fantastic and thoughtful comment. I loved it. Thank you for that. I glad it worked out for you.
This solution worked perfectly, thanks so much. My model is somewhat different, with two blinking lights instead of the OE code, but the same problem. My side panel was a bit more difficult to take apart, but I did a couple of additional things once I did. Before blowing through the hose I worked a bottle brush and pipe cleaners in and out to remove some of the soap scum and sludge, rather than blowing it all back inside where I figure it would work its way back down the tube. After doing that I did blow into the hose and heard the "pop" described as more junk blew out into the inside. Then I removed the plastic container that the hose plugs into on the side of the washer, not easy, but I found more soap scum and dirt inside that container that probably also impedes the water level. I ran hot water and soap through that in my kitchen sink and reassembled it all. Works perfectly now whereas before we'd have to start the dishwasher numerous times (wasting lots of water) before it would kick in and work. Now it works first time each time. I would never have thought to look on the side of the washer to solve the problem, so thanks again for the video!
Thanks for that very detailed and insightful comment. It will surely help others with a similar problem.
You are amazing! I had this problem and followed your instructions and IT WORKED! I'm thrilled your video enabled me, 64 year old woman, make this repair! THANK YOU!
I love this!! Thank you.
Thanks for posting this. Saved me a $320 repair - actually, that was just labour - and the tech thought it was probably a faulty valve so who knows how much the parts would have been. Blew some junk out of the hose, and it works like a charm now.
I made the mistake of paying a fake plumber $110 to come and look at my machine and he wasn't able to fix it, said it needs a new case assembly and in putting the machine back, he drilled through my cabinet. he called back today and said the case is $240cad but locally I found it for $140 cad. before buying it my hubby saw this video and was able to fix the machine with that trick you did above. thank you posting this video, the most helpful thing I have ever seen online
+R Singh. What an awesome comment. Thanks for that! Glad it worked out for you, and sorry for your cabinet.
You're the best for putting this up. This was EXACTLY what was wrong with my same Samsung dishwasher. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this.
Our 5 yr old Samsung dishwasher was blinking the code lights as described in this video and stopping very early in the starting cycle. We followed these steps, blew out the gunk in the hose and dishwasher is running perfectly. Thank you for the video. No purchased parts and no repairman.
Thank very much for posting this video. We just fixed our dishwasher in about 30 minutes. Hooray! So much better than paying for a technician to come and waiting a week. Now I’m feeling like I need to find a video on how to clean the filter and bottom drain.
Worked like a charm!! Was able to take it apart, blow into the hose and put it back together in 15 mins. No more error code now. THANK YOU!
Finally, someone who comes up with a clear solution! Thanks a bunch, man, you nailed it!
Not sure if you'll ever see this, but thanks a bunch! My husband just did exactly what you did, and got it running again!!! We know it's a POS based on the 22 pages of complaints on Samsung's forums lol, but as new homeowners we'd like to get at least a year out of it before we replace it! The previous owners did the whole kitchen Samsung, so we're nervous. This was a huge help tonight - only been in the house four months so far and was not happy to think we might need a new dw this week. Ours is a different model slightly, but the inner workings looked the same as what you showed. Thanks again!!!!
This was exactly the problem with my unit - blowing through the tube cleared a blockage and the dishwasher's happy again. So's the wife. :) Thanks for the tutorial!
My issue as well! Thanks Tarek for a great step by step video. Sorry to piggy back on your comment Dan, but I could leave a "thanks" to Tarek in the regular comment section...lol
Great Video and absolutely no parts required. My dishwasher was under the cabinet and in so snug, because We had styrofoam for sound attenuation that I could not get to the side panel, so I removed the inside strainer cover panel undoing ten screws. Once there I was able to get my shop vac out and used a small hose as the suction and vacuumed the scale that had built up. It worked like a charm. Two things to note, 1) the scale that clogged the water level sensor hose, appears to be calcium that had deposited on the heating element over time, and that had flaked off into the overlevel sensor hose and clogged it up; and 2) in the future I would simply oversized the water level sensor supply and return hoses and that will solve the problem forever.
I used this solution but it kept happening so I eventually order a replacement case.
I left a review on amazon, but I figured I'd post it here too, because so many people have issues with these units. I had a clog in the drain pathway. From an engineering perspective I think what happened with this dishwasher is that in lieu of good design, they just stuck sensors everywhere. So while the sensors protect you from catastrophe, they are constantly going off because the fundamental design of the system is poor.
Anyway...here's what I wrote on amazon.
"Worked as a replacement. As noted, this doesn't come with the plastic grate or rubber gasket. Turns out the issue with the one I replaced, was that there was a cherry pit stuck in the drain path. This was causing the oE error code (over level water error) because the dishwasher couldn't drain properly. Even when it made it through a cycle, sometimes things weren't clean, the soap wouldn't release, dishes wouldn't dry...etc etc etc.
Coincidentally the design of the drain path here is probably why so many people have issues with samsung dishwashers. The water drain path goes from a circular hose (at the drain pump) through this unit, which has a rectangular shaped horseshoe pathway, and then back into a hose which goes into your garbage disposal or sink drain. This rectangular pathway is prone to obstruction obviously because it's going from a hose to something much more narrow.
(There's also a small diaphragm on the pump drain hose before it goes into this case, which I believe is to prevent back flow into dishwasher the event of a clog in your sink.) The oE error code (over-level water error) or 5E (drain error) will come on depending on the severity of the blockage in the drain path. If some water makes it through, you'll have the oE error because it just can't drain fast enough. Having a partially obstructed drain will also cause excess water to be left in the drain which can cause a moldy smell and/or incomplete drying. Upon the start of the next cycle, the dishwasher will also unsuccessfully attempt to drain out and after 10 or 15 min return with an oE error.
Don't ask me what purpose is served by routing the drain through this narrowed case. I suppose it provides a place for the back flow diaphragm to attach. It's extremely lazy engineering though. It also brings up an issue of why there's no drain filter in general. If the opening size of the drain inside the dishwasher allows objects large enough to obstruct drain paths further down the line, it's going to cause problems (i.e. go read the 70+ reviews on other consumer product websites or any big box store that sells these and marvel at how Samsung continues to sell even one more single dishwasher unit).
The drain inside in the unit has a tendency to collect gunk as well, if you unscrew the drain cover you can see two ports, one for the drain and one for the over level water hose which plugs into this plastic case. The drain port is toward the rear and is protected with a little rubber flap and the over level port is on the sidewall next to the mid point of the heating element.
If you're going to the trouble of replacing this unit you should unscrew the drain cover and clean out any visible debris. You should also (stay with me here), blow out the over level sensor hose, blow out the drain to sink hose, and suction out the pump drain hose before you connect them to the case. The water supply hose can't be done, I believe because it's controlled electronically through a solenoid, and that's probably not an issue anyway. If there are obstructions obviously there will still be issues. You can turn the dishwasher on it's side and access the drain pump from the underside of the unit if need be. I had some more cherry pits inside the drain pump hose, that I could hear rattling around but I couldn't get out without removing the hose from the drain, which you can only do with the dishwasher on it's side.
SO, long story short, make sure all the drain lines are clear, and then attach this unit."
I can sign under every word of this. Incredibly bad dishwasher. The worst part is the reason for all the glogging - disintegrating rack pieces. Though there was a cherry pit once for me...
This right here is an amazing review. And I am scared that I have cherry pits in my dishwasher.
If we can’t resolve the issue I will not be getting another Samsung that’s for sure
I know there's been a lot of "this worked" comments already, but thanks for posting this, it got my dishwasher back up and running and avoided an expensive service call.
So glad to hear it. Thanks for the comment.
This has happened several times to me, same dw...ill never recommend a Samsung dw. This worked, thank you, nice work!
Agreed
Dad always said "Check the simple things first ". Took five minutes to repair. Our dishwasher is in a beach house. It broke after being shut down for the winter. Some soap probably dried out and clogged the hose. Thank you!
+Steve C. Who's you daddy!
Thanks for the advice. Now I have some for you: Change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
For real though, very helpful video; Thank you.
+Vapor S. Thompson Ha. Yeah I got so many of those comments. Makes me laugh every time. Glad to help.
Man i thought it was my smoke alarm beeping until I saw this comment 🤣
Haha. Sorry about that.
Thank you very much for such helpful video! You helped us to save so much money!
We have got this "oE" error. Called Samsung and did what they suggested. No result. Called to Samsung sub-contractors.The repairman from "Audio Video Repair", Pennsauken NJ charged us $90 for visit and diagnostics, said that a new sensor would cost about $190 and labor $160. He even suggested to change the mother-board and something else! We thought about all this expensive issue and decided that we better buy a new dishwasher tomorrow, but because you explained what to do, my husband was able to fix the problem! Appreciate your help,
Inessa
What a thoughtful comment. I’m really glad it works out for you.
This was so easy to fix. I was sort of grossed out at the thought of blowing on that hose but it was clean and nothing came out of it when I unhooked it. I thought the hardest part was getting the clamp off of the overfill chamber - the other one was easy to get off. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to get in to that small space.
This saved me a week to get a tech to the house and at least $150 for a service call.
Awesome. Thanks for the great comment.
Thank you. This was exactly what I needed to fix our dishwasher. Appreciate your time and efforts.
This video just saved me a $200 service call. The blocked hose was the problem. Took me 10 minutes to fix. YOU ROCK!!
Glad to hear it man. Thanks for the feedback.
The repair guys must love this failure. Fixed mine today thanks to your advice. Would have never thought it would be a clogged hose, as usually repair guys will first blame the fill sensor itself as its just another part to buy. I notice on older units this is actually a separate piece, but looks like they integrated it into the entire fill assembly.
I am not handy and know nothing about dishwashers. This video helped me solve my problem and saved me hundreds of dollars, THANK YOU!!
Mallory, of all the comments I receive, this is the best one. This is exactly the reason why I made this video. Thanks for thanking the time to comment.
I tried this and something clearly popped out of the hose. It didn't solve my problem so I took the filter, impeller etc. out of the bottom of the unit, cleaned out a bunch of crap and put it back together. It worked!
Thanks. I blew through mine and heard something dislodge. Didn't take the rest apart but will now.
This saved me a new dishwasher. I blew the hose out and a piece of broken straw came flying out. Thanks a ton!
Amazing. Thanks for sharing that. Take care.
Thank you so much. Your 10 min video with no edits inspired me to give it a try and it worked perfectly. Very straight forward. Thanks for the great instructions!
Gave my dishwasher a nice kiss, and it now works like a charm. Proof that all you need is love! Thanks for this video!
Hahaha!! That was funny. Thanks for that.
A nice kiss! Omg cracking up!!
As soon as you said "now this is kinda gross..." I knew what was coming.
Fantastic video! Solved my problem. If you get a 0E error, but your dishwasher is not filled with water this is the likely cause. Blowing into the tube and hearing the pop immediately signifying there was a blockage and that it was likely clear was so satisfying. Thanks again!
Can you please do a video on changing the 9 volt battery in the smoke alarm that keeps chirping??? thanks
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+Jimmie Bennett Sorry Jimmie. I couldn’t translate that. But in hope it worked for you.
Le cod
100% totally agree!!!
That’s it. I’m gonna do it :)
seriously wish i found your video sooner. i purchased a Samsung water-wall dishwasher in august 2015.. all was fine for 13 months and then it broke down (standard just out of warranty) luckily Samsung still honored the warranty and sent an engineer round to check my dishwasher. he proceeded to tell me that i needed a new one completely. Samsung honored this but the model i had was out of stock.. i waited 6 months for a new dishwasher to arrive and when it did it was the wrong one!!!!. i asked for a refund instead and they gave me my money back and forgot to pickup the replacement dishwasher (free dishwasher for me!!). today i had the 0C error again on the replacement dishwasher and i feared the worst until i discovered your video and did the same.. if i had seen this video a year previously it would have saved me a tonne of hassle and washing dishes manually. and would of saved Samsung sending me a £800 dishwasher for free. i want to thank you very much for discovering this fix and saving me buy a new dishwasher!! so thanks a lot!!
+moomin110 What an awesome story. That's certainly one for the record books. So glad to have helped and thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment.
Thank you for this video. I did exactly as you said and the dishwasher is back in business.
Thanks so much for helping me repair the same problem. I also had a repairman come in after 12 months and he ordered the same part. When this happened again, I tried your solution and definitely heard something pop out of the hose. I saved the first white panel he took out and after wiggling a wire, two cherry stones were lodged in there. Now I have a spare. The one thing that took me awhile was taking out the round cap on the inside to release that white panel. I almost gave up but my nephew noticed the arrow on the cap showing which way to turn. Such a great video!thank you. I also thought I would be looking for new batteries for a smoke alarm. Should have read comments first!
+Laura Della Franco Thank you for the good words. So glad it helped.
I am joining the big positive commenters (like the following) and salute this man for this awesome video.
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Awesome video worked like a charm. Thank you?
Finally, someone who comes up with a clear solution! Thanks a bunch, man, you nailed it!?
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. It saved me money.?
Bravo... going over to help my mom & dad with this error now. Thanks!?
Very helpful video.
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Following the instructions from the video works with no issue, so video is complete but I would like to add my personal observations:
1- First I opened the base inside by removing all the screws and cleaned the base inside which was very dirty and put everything back, started the machine, it washed one cycle and then I ran into the same error code.
2- As was said in the video, opening the big knob from inside the dishwasher was a real challenge for me. Finally used screw and hammer. Be patient and be careful to not to break it.
3- I did NOT take the second hose (the black hose with elbow, second from right) or electric jacket out. I ONLY released the first from the right black hose, blew to it as was instructed in the video, heard the loud pop sound, and did put everything back. This video saved me $165 + tax technician charge + parts. THANK YOU AGAIN.
+Allen Rose Wow, what a great gesture of your appreciation, Allen. Thanks so much for that.
When I first watched the video and saw the blow on the end of the hose I thought “No way!” After trying to snake something out to no avail I said “Yes way!” and pop! It was plugged up. Dishwasher running right now. Nice video post. Total time for me 38 minutes as the installers put a short water hose that I had to disconnect and reconnect the water supply.
What a thoughtful comment. Thank you. I’m glad it worked out for you.
just did this and it worked like a charm. thank you!!!
Awesome!!!
This trick actually worked on my Samsung DW7933L. Took me about 20 mins to solve the problem and saved a service call!
Thanks a lot Tarek
Glad to hear it Andre. Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe to my channel to support more great videos.
Outstanding video, Tarek. Thanks for putting up this well done and very instructional video. You couldn't make it any simpler. My experience is that if you have Samsung appliances, you'd better have lots of money to spend on tech's, or learn to work on them yourself, because out of 6 new appliances we bought 5 years ago when we had our house built, 4 of them have already had problems and needed service - some more than once! Great help for me and many others. Thanks again!
+dbp9000 Thanks for that very thoughtful note. Much appreciated. And really glad it helped.
Whenever i buy an appliance or device, my first choice is always samsung. I have found the brand to be very reliable.
I agree with you for the most part. I really do like Samsung. Apart from this one issue, which I think is a slight engineering oversight, it has been a good machine. Samsung did honor the warrantee after the 1 year, but it took a little pleading. My other Samsung’s have been rock solid. Thanks for the comment.
I just wanted to thank you for the video. That saved me at least $150 for a service call as mine is out of warranty. I have a traumatic brain injury and the video was easy to understand and follow step by step. The error code I was getting was the "heavy" and "Smart Auto" light was blinking simultaneously. Although I did perform mouth to mouth on the dirty drain hose, the satisfaction of knowing I fixed it myself and didn't have to pay anyone made it worth it.....followed by severe mouth rinse gargling....Thanks again
+jmetf150 Awesome comment (compliment). You're welcome, and thank you!
You're awesome! I've been dealing with this 'oE' issue for 6-8 months with the dishwasher Just Out OF Warranty! (of course) The maintenance manual was saying either the overfill sensor or the Electronic Control Board (which runs $130-150). I've had the whole thing apart a few times but, it never crossed my mind to blow out the hose. Huge oversight on my part, good thinking on yours! So, with regards to this dishwasher and kitchen clean-up, I think it's going to be a great New Year in 2017 thanks in no small part to your post. Thank you again.
Thanks for that note! Really nice of you to take the time like that. Glad I could help and that it worked out.
Thanks a hundred times over. That’s what I was about to pay for a new overflow sensor until I found your video. Worked like a charm. Now my wife thinks I’m a rock star.
What an awesome comment. Thank you for that huge compliment. Please do support me by subscribing to my channel. Thanks again!!
Just saw that. Thank you so much.
Very helpful video. While looking at this video I walked throughout the house trying to find the chirping smoke detector...
+weh3weh3 Haha!!! I love all the smoke detector comments. Glad it helped you out.
So great ! You helped me to save not only $, but environnement ! The tech guy asked me about 500$ without any garanty about the result. I decide to let it go... means put it in the garbage.
Again, great thanks for your time. I appreciate !
Bravo... going over to help my mom & dad with this error now. Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting this video. I fixed my dishwasher today with help from your video. The blocked tube wouldn't clear so I had to take apart the filter and water assembly and then use my wet/dry vacuum to clear the blockage. I wouldn't have had any idea how to assess what was wrong without your video. Thank you.
Good job! You just save me from buying a new dishwasher!!
It also worked for me. I almost bought a new dishwasher. You saved me a lot of money. Thank you!! No more Samsung appliances for me. I had problems with the fridge (about every 6months), microwave and the stove never really worked the right way.
Awesome. Glad to hear it.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. It saved me money.
THANK YOU! Did this today and saved me several hundred $$ from a technician visit. I also cleaned out the bottom of the dishwasher near the heating element where the blockage blew out (so it would go back and clog the hose again).
It strikes me as a fundamental design flaw. The overfill hose, on the bottom, has a belly in it. Any particles, even water sediment, get caught in there and don't move out with the slow movement of the drain cycle. That's why it requires a bit of force to purge it. If they just designed it to pitch downward entirely, this would not be an issue.
Yep, same as the DW-FG725L model in Aus.. get the same issue. 3 times now.
the most fundamental flaw is the narrow vanes in the plastic part. Which is made worse by the really, really, really bad quality of the racks. They disintegrate withing 6 months and their pieces block that vane
Thanks for posting this video. I was just about to order a new case sensor when I found your video. I blew out the line, reassembled and ran a quick load and it actually ran!!! Saved me $40. Much appreciated.
+James S Woohoo! Score!
Thank you! This did the trick. Genius!
Don’t think my 1st comment posted. Wanted to say thank you for the vid!! Cleaned all the parts inside the washer, which didn’t fix the issue. Searched online, found your video & viola...washer fixed...you saved me a plumbing fee 🙏..TY!
Allison, you’re awesome for taking the time to comment back so nicely. BTW, your first comment did post. Good idea using the turkey baster to blow through. Please do subscribe to support my channel. Thanks so much.
awesome video, helped me out big time! thanks for the help
great video. I just bought this dishwasher for $40 since it wasn't working and the guy didn't want to call a repairman. Had it running within half an hour of getting it home.
Krista, that’s awesome! Big score! Thanks for the comment. Enjoy your day.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Just moved into a new house with Samsung appliances. Spent hours cleaning the filter, which is a nightmare in itself, and still got the code. This fixed it for me. Samsung appliances are over engineered junk. All the bells and whistles, but don’t work well.
I’m really glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice response. Take care.
This saved me a service call. My Samsung had the fill sensor as a separate piece. I was able to dismantle it, clean the gunk out as well as blowing out the hose. Ta-da! No more oE error code. Thanks!
You're awesome! I
paid a local shop $280 (replace the overflow assembly), and it displayed the oE error again within two weeks and reluctantly decided to purchase a new one. Thank goodness before I went to purchase, I saw your video and decided to give it a shot... Lo and behold... blowing on the hose worked! Can’t believe the technician didn’t clean the hose out after replacing the sensor.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
And thank you, Jimmy, for taking the time to write me that nice comment. Happy New Year to you.
You as well... thanks for the x-mas gift!
Holy hell this worked like a charm!!! I was ready to go out and buy a new dishwasher. Dude thank you so much for this!! You are truly a lifesaver
Great job fixing that! I’m so glad to hear it!
Having same issue with a brand new Samsung DW and just called for service. Let's see what the service guy have to say. What bothers me is why Samsung haven't addressed the issue when it's so common. Thanks for posting.
This did the trick for me! Thank you so very much. BTW, my Samsung does not show character codes but shows blinking lights. Mine showed two lights blinking: Heavy + Smart Auto. Your fix resolved it. The User Manual gave vague troubleshooting leading me to think the panel buttons were malfunctioning. Two suggestions: the hose you blow on fit nicely over my bike pump Schroeder valve with its nut removed. Also, I had a hard time pulling my dishwasher out. It’s under a granite counter. I didn’t know it was affixed to the cabinets in each side with screws. Once I found those, the removal went much better :)
Thank you again. Made my weekend!!
Really happy to hear it. Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend.
Bro!! 5 years later and your video is still helping so many. Worked for me too. Thanks for taking the time!!
Such a savior, I entered a little metal rod in the pipe to clean it and put some CLR before connecting back everything. Thanks for the video Tarek 🤞
That’s a good idea cleaning out the tube. Take care and thanks for the comment.
Thank you so much for making this video. Our dishwasher has had this problem since we moved into our house and we have always been able to get it working for a wash or two but once we used this method we haven't had a single problem
For our unit, the problem was coming from the floated piece, there was lots of gunk and they were interfering with the function of this sensor. A blow into the tube and thorough cleaning of the sensor part solved the issue. Thanks for the video.
Our model is DMT800RHS.
Great video! This information in this video helped me solve my oE error. I would recommend that everyone remove the main pump filter/screen assembly BEFOREHAND and then clean out all of the contamination (including from around the heater coil reservoir) after blowing out the overfill line. I would also recommend that everyone remove the "brake case assembly" entirely, its' not that hard, so that you can completely clean out the overfill sensor reservoir with some cotton swabs (a.k.a. Q-tips). If you follow these two recommendations you will likely spare yourself having to disassemble your dishwasher twice to solve the problem...
I have done this twice (3 yrs apart) and it worked both times! Thanks for sharing your fix. :)
Fantastic video. Found your video after I changed out the ECS and no improvement. I blew into the hose and heard the gurgle and a bunch of white gunk came pouring out. The washer is currently running a "normal" cycle and holding my breath (literally and figuratively after putting my mouth on that hose). Unfortunately, the overfill sensor compartment was filled with black sludge. I flushed out with pipe cleaners and will see if that's enough for it to wash itself out. Thanks again!
This took care of the issue with the high level code and no parts required. 20 minutes. Excellent instruction. Thank you!
You’re welcome. Really glad to hear it. Please subscribe for more great DIY videos. More on the way.
Thanks a lot, my dishwasher was giving me issues (oE code), followed your video and it's running great again. Couldn't stand the thought of paying Samsung so much to come out here and work on it when last time I had an issue (different issue than now) it took the 8 tries before they fixed it right.
This video helped my hubby and I fix our dishwasher. Of course we discovered this hours before my hubby had to fly out on business. You saved me from having to hand wash dishes and the headache of calling in a repair. Thank you!!!!
+Jaclyn Jaye I'm so glad to hear that, Jaclyn. Big score!
Hallelujah!! Dude this totally fixed my issue with blinking lights. Its been broken for months and finally i stumbled upon your fixed, looked straight forward enough and it works, Many thanks.
I’m so glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you my dishwasher stop working over a month ago seen your video did the steps and now my dishwasher is working THANK YOU SO MUCH my christmas wish came true
+K bolean What a great comment. Thank you.
Perfect! Blowing out the hose worked perfectly. I will suggest taking apart the washer moter assembly and clean out what was dislodged after blowing it out.
Awesome. And thanks for the suggestion. Definitely helpful. Please subscribe to support my channel. Thanks.
Yes!!! This worked. My dishwasher was back flowing, pushing water out of the sensor wires causing it to stop filling and revert back to pumping out. Blowing back on the tube did the trick. You saved me some money, thank you again for making this. If anyone has a Samsung, look to see if this is it. I am really starting to hate Samsung appliances.
Thanks for the comment. Glad it worked. Please subscribe.
Worked well for me a couple of times. Once you did unblock the tube, pour a bottle of drain opener in the bottom of the diswasher and let stand for the night. Although the tube is unblocked, it may still be highly obstructed by grease and other stuff. Make sure to blow in the largest black tube (the one that comes horizontally to the right of the brake case). The small black tube is blocked by a valve. Sometimes blowing with the mouth is not enough. I used an inflatable canoe pump. The harder you blow, the better!
You really saved me. My Samsung DW7933 would show 5E code. Which is a drain error. I noticed after your video. The float was not moving up. I tapped on it. Sure enough my dishwasher started working fine. Thank you for the tip.
+Bonnie Dupree New error solved! Awesome, and thanks for the comment.
Amazing. Thank you. Been trying to fix this error for weeks when I stumbled on this video on page 14 of some samsung support forum.
A few tips for others:
1. I couldn't figure out how to remove the interior cover with screw drivers like he does. I ended up using an oil filter wrench and it came off really easily.
2. When I blew in the hose I heard the flutter that told me something was in there but no matter how many times I blew, nothing came out. I duct taped my shop vac to the hose and turned it on for 10sec or so and then blew again. Totally clear.
Great tips! Thank you.
This video was a great help! Probably saved me a $250 service call (We've spent over $500 dollars on service calls already, so anything that could save us another is definitely appreciated).
I’m honestly so glad to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to share. Take care.
Thanks for the video. I used a can of compressed air to blow through the hose you point out in the video. My dishwasher is running again! My wife thinks I'm a master.
Big THANKS to Tarek's DIY. I had been dealing with this code and was about to break down and call a repair guy when I found this video. Only thing I did different was to use a shop vac to suck the hose clear instead of blowing through the hose.
Huge help - Thanks again
+Justin Cileo Great idea with the shop vac! Kudos.