Another video showed the screws that hold the pump to the bottom of the tub were loose; take out the bottom rack, the filter and the cover plate, then tighten the screws; this can be done without pulling the dishwasher out; the sensor will have to be dried out before the code will clear though, and that requires pulling the unit out and turning it on it's side; so for you product engineers out there you can use this as a guide: instead of making something that doesn't leak, just add a leak sensor that shuts the product down! I've never seen a dishwasher that needed a catch pan & leak sensor, the designers must have known that it was going to leak and this was their solution, Amazing!!!
On first inspection of my Samsung DW80N39030US I found moisture around the drain hose attachment. The impeller motor seal looked good, so I replaced the existing hose clamp with a new one and snugged it down. This got me through 2 cycles, but the 3rd cycle was interrupted by the LC code again. This video gave me the patience to take mine back apart and dig a little deeper. Thanks!
I would suspect that the pump drain unit on the bottom you removed near the end might have been leaking from the motor to pump connection (pump seal) as it should not have a dirty pool of stagnant water in the drip tray underneath the unit. Keep an eye on this area for any future leak problems.
Thank you so much for doing this. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you guys making videos like this to help others. I'm having no luck at the present, but I will hit it again tomorrow.
I ran into the LC code last night on my dishwasher. I pulled it out and took off the bottom plate, water was present which I cleaned up. But I could not determine the leak point. All the hoses look dry, nothing obvious, no water marks. I did reseat the water line and drain hose at the unit. Put it all back together and ran a cycle. No issues. Your video has given me some other areas to check. Thank you! I expect the code will come back after more cycles/days go by. We shall see.
@@riderescue Update: Been over a week of daily use, the issue has not returned. Very odd, but glad I don’t need to make a major repair or purchase yet.
Well the error came back, pulled the unit and confirmed water again. Not a lot, just enough to trip the sensor. I finally discovered the leak point. The ribbed drain hose that attaches to the sump motor assembly had pinhole cracks in it. These cracks could not be detected without pulling the hose and stretching it/bending it to open up the ribs. I discovered the issue when I flexed the hose and saw fresh water seeping out of the ribs closest to the contact area with the floor pan. The hose was routed/clocked in such a way that it was rubbing against the plastic floor pan near the water wall assembly. I got a new hose on order. For now I have patched the hose with some quick dry flexible glue (water resistant). Test cycle running, so far so good.
I found the leak on the black rubber hose coming out of that pump you took apart and said smelled bad. I believe it’s leaking out of where that rubber hose connects to the pump. When you had that pump apart, the small rubber ring on the side that the impeller fits inside when you put the 2 halves together, is the end of that rubber hose (it seems). Before I took that pump out, I squeezed that black rubber hose while I had the dishwasher on its right side and water started dripping from that side of that pump. Real hard to see the leak itself, but pretty certain that’s where it is leaking. Going to put it all back and use it and, when (not if) I get the LC code again, I’m going to buy a new one, mostly so I can tear into the old one more (take that rubber hose off) and see if it can be resealed with sealant. Thank you for the video!
This video was the most comprehensive I have found. I was only able to eliminate the LC code on my Samsung by disconnecting the leak sensor. My next dishwasher will be a Bosch.
Haha, me too. I'll never buy a Samsung appliance again. My Samsung microwave blew up and my refrigerator is the most expensive pile of dung I've ever owned.
Thank you for this video. Once I took the dishwasher out and tipped it over about a half a cup of water spilled out of it. I just put it back and tried it again and it seems like it’s fine. I would advise anyone to try the machine again after tipping it over, but before removing any pieces.
Thank you for your calm demeanor in checking for that leak, hopefully you fixed that problem. I'm a new subscriber and will enjoy going thru your other videos. Handsome too. 😉👍❤️
I’m a certified Samsung tech it was most likely your main wash pump. The bearings probably went and rubbed a hole in the plastic. YOU WONT SEE IT ON THE OUTSIDE. Replace your main wash motor.
Help please?! Already purchased a replacement Whirlpool dishwasher, for his Samsung water wall 2018…9550UG…unplugged, disconnected, even removed water wall assembly, why is it STILL stuck under the cabinet? Had a 3C error, now an LC and small pool of water, then it shuts down. Very hard water in the deserts of Utah…it is really TRYING to work! I’m trying to save Dad money, and appliance repair didn’t want to address it-he fixed Dad’s stove top Ge 1992 gas stove top (1) extra burner, now I have two! Yeah! But after that 140.00 cash repair, trying to save him money! I’ve been working on this on and off for a week!
Any service tech that tells you to replace a $700 dishwasher without even looking at it is not a good service tech. Trust me there are plenty of us out there that in the event you did call we would take care of you.
I'm happy to hear that you sound like a trustworthy tech. I have not had very good experiences with service. My furnace had a simple fix but they tried to sell me a new $4000 unit. It ended up costing me $25 to fix it.
I also had the same problem! I took the dishwasher apart, just like you did, and found the leak in the sensor; the o-ring was ruined and there was water leakage .... My dishwasher's warranty had expired 4 months ago!🥵
I had a leak error, but had no leak, found the electrical contacts on the leak sensor just needed some cleaning. Burnished the contacts and put back together.
Another video showed the screws that hold the pump to the bottom of the tub were loose; take out the bottom rack, the filter and the cover plate, then tighten the screws; this can be done without pulling the dishwasher out; the sensor will have to be dried out before the code will clear though, and that requires pulling the unit out and turning it on it's side; so for you product engineers out there you can use this as a guide: instead of making something that doesn't leak, just add a leak sensor that shuts the product down! I've never seen a dishwasher that needed a catch pan & leak sensor, the designers must have known that it was going to leak and this was their solution, Amazing!!!
On first inspection of my Samsung DW80N39030US I found moisture around the drain hose attachment. The impeller motor seal looked good, so I replaced the existing hose clamp with a new one and snugged it down. This got me through 2 cycles, but the 3rd cycle was interrupted by the LC code again. This video gave me the patience to take mine back apart and dig a little deeper. Thanks!
Glad this video gave you the patience and confidence to pull yours apart to see if you can repair it and save. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
I would suspect that the pump drain unit on the bottom you removed near the end might have been leaking from the motor to pump connection (pump seal) as it should not have a dirty pool of stagnant water in the drip tray underneath the unit. Keep an eye on this area for any future leak problems.
Thank you so much for doing this. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you guys making videos like this to help others. I'm having no luck at the present, but I will hit it again tomorrow.
I'm happy to hear that these videos are helping people like you. Cheers!
I ran into the LC code last night on my dishwasher. I pulled it out and took off the bottom plate, water was present which I cleaned up. But I could not determine the leak point. All the hoses look dry, nothing obvious, no water marks. I did reseat the water line and drain hose at the unit. Put it all back together and ran a cycle. No issues. Your video has given me some other areas to check. Thank you! I expect the code will come back after more cycles/days go by. We shall see.
I never did find the exact leak in mine but the LC code has not shown up again in over a year now. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
@@riderescue Update: Been over a week of daily use, the issue has not returned. Very odd, but glad I don’t need to make a major repair or purchase yet.
@@drdiabeetus3061 Pretty strange. Mine has not had the error again either.
Well the error came back, pulled the unit and confirmed water again. Not a lot, just enough to trip the sensor. I finally discovered the leak point. The ribbed drain hose that attaches to the sump motor assembly had pinhole cracks in it. These cracks could not be detected without pulling the hose and stretching it/bending it to open up the ribs. I discovered the issue when I flexed the hose and saw fresh water seeping out of the ribs closest to the contact area with the floor pan. The hose was routed/clocked in such a way that it was rubbing against the plastic floor pan near the water wall assembly. I got a new hose on order. For now I have patched the hose with some quick dry flexible glue (water resistant). Test cycle running, so far so good.
I found the leak on the black rubber hose coming out of that pump you took apart and said smelled bad. I believe it’s leaking out of where that rubber hose connects to the pump. When you had that pump apart, the small rubber ring on the side that the impeller fits inside when you put the 2 halves together, is the end of that rubber hose (it seems). Before I took that pump out, I squeezed that black rubber hose while I had the dishwasher on its right side and water started dripping from that side of that pump. Real hard to see the leak itself, but pretty certain that’s where it is leaking. Going to put it all back and use it and, when (not if) I get the LC code again, I’m going to buy a new one, mostly so I can tear into the old one more (take that rubber hose off) and see if it can be resealed with sealant.
Thank you for the video!
This video was the most comprehensive I have found. I was only able to eliminate the LC code on my Samsung by disconnecting the leak sensor. My next dishwasher will be a Bosch.
Haha, me too. I'll never buy a Samsung appliance again. My Samsung microwave blew up and my refrigerator is the most expensive pile of dung I've ever owned.
Turn the water off under the sink?
Thank you for this video. Once I took the dishwasher out and tipped it over about a half a cup of water spilled out of it. I just put it back and tried it again and it seems like it’s fine. I would advise anyone to try the machine again after tipping it over, but before removing any pieces.
Thank you for your calm demeanor in checking for that leak, hopefully you fixed that problem. I'm a new subscriber and will enjoy going thru your other videos. Handsome too. 😉👍❤️
Thank you for the kind words. And yes, I was able to fix it, for now.
Very informative and practical Thank you
Glad to hear it helps. Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching.
I’m a certified Samsung tech it was most likely your main wash pump. The bearings probably went and rubbed a hole in the plastic. YOU WONT SEE IT ON THE OUTSIDE. Replace your main wash motor.
So far there is no leaks. Thank you for your suggestion and thanks for watching.
Mine all the sudden started sounding loud, is that one of the symptoms of the bearings going out? It finally put out the LC code.
Help please?! Already purchased a replacement Whirlpool dishwasher, for his Samsung water wall 2018…9550UG…unplugged, disconnected, even removed water wall assembly, why is it STILL stuck under the cabinet? Had a 3C error, now an LC and small pool of water, then it shuts down. Very hard water in the deserts of Utah…it is really TRYING to work! I’m trying to save Dad money, and appliance repair didn’t want to address it-he fixed Dad’s stove top Ge 1992 gas stove top (1) extra burner, now I have two! Yeah! But after that 140.00 cash repair, trying to save him money! I’ve been working on this on and off for a week!
7:40 good doggy wants to help.
That is Marty. He is a time traveler.
Any service tech that tells you to replace a $700 dishwasher without even looking at it is not a good service tech. Trust me there are plenty of us out there that in the event you did call we would take care of you.
I'm happy to hear that you sound like a trustworthy tech. I have not had very good experiences with service. My furnace had a simple fix but they tried to sell me a new $4000 unit. It ended up costing me $25 to fix it.
I also had the same problem!
I took the dishwasher apart, just like you did, and found the leak in the sensor; the o-ring was ruined and there was water leakage ....
My dishwasher's warranty had expired 4 months ago!🥵
Sorry this happened just after the warranty but at least you can use your hands and knowledge to find a low cost fix. Cheers to you!
Designed obsolescence manufactured products are disposable gone is the 25 year fridge, washing machine
The sad truth.
Which model is this? Im getting the LC Code on mine: samsung dw80R9950
My model is DW80J7550UG
@brandi Rubio . I have the same model and I’m getting the same error and there is a leak . Were you able to fix it ?
I had a leak error, but had no leak, found the electrical contacts on the leak sensor just needed some cleaning. Burnished the contacts and put back together.
That is great that you were able to pin that down and fix it yourself. Cheers!
Its the dog, it is always the dog, just ask her. she may not bite toes but you never know
Perfect. I should have thought of the dog. If only I could speak dog...
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Snowbird!
Thanks your a light saber 😂
You bet. May the force be with you.