Brand: Samsung
Model Number: WF42H5200AW/A2
Main Symptom: 4E Code, can’t complete a cycle.
What happens & when: After initial fill the washer will pause and make a noise like it’s trying to fill or start spinning, but nothing happens. It throws a 4E code, and makes noise, but nothing happens to move the cycle forward. AI troubleshooting was pointing to the drive stator, but I’m having a hard time wrapping my mind around a burnt out motor after just 10 years. Who knows, could be cheap thin windings unable to handle sustained service.
Error Code (if any): 4E regularly, and one LE code
Parts or tests already tried: Checked inlet supply hoses and supply pressure, all fine. Checked inlet screens, no sediment debris or blockage. Fills fine, but then quits…
Photos / video link:
Symptom video
Actual problem photo. Pressure hose rubbing through on the drum housing over time.
The washer has reached 10 years of age or so, and is beginning to struggle, just like my LG fridge.
Upon further review, I did some more YouTube sleuthing, and this gentleman Hameed from Hameed Appliance Repair in Manitoba Canada led me to the issue. There is a pinhole in my pressure hose after it had rubbed on the drum exterior for 10 years and wore through. It is a poor design, but at least there seems to be a fix. Here is the YouTube link to the specific video. https://youtu.be/eJopz886m8U?si=2MPoNj7LEIXSX_9W
It is worth noting that the AppliancePartsPros.com AI “Max” pointed me to the stator motor part after I described the washer symptoms to it. I questioned it’s reasoning, as the spin cycle was not having a problem, and it mea culpa’d and started over. Glad I didn’t use it’s results.