Samsung · Washer
LE / LE1
Leakage detected in the tub
What causes it
Failed drain pump, worn tub seal, or a blocked drain line.
What it means in practice
The washer's sensors detected water where it shouldn't be, usually in the base of the machine, so it stops to avoid a bigger leak. The cause can be a real leak, but a blocked drain or an unlevel machine can also set it off.
What to check before calling
- ✓Pause the cycle and check underneath and around the machine for standing water.
- ✓Make sure the machine is level — sensors can misread on an uneven floor. If a leak is visible, don't run another cycle until it's inspected.
- ✓Look under and behind the washer with a flashlight for drips or a wet floor.
- ✓Check that all four feet are level and the machine doesn't rock.
When to call a technician
If water is leaking from the machine, or LE comes back with a dry floor, the drain pump or a seal needs inspecting.
If those checks don't clear the LE / LE1 code, it's usually a sign of a failed part rather than something to keep resetting. A technician runs a full diagnostic on your washer, confirms the cause, and quotes the repair before any work starts. The $89 service call is waived if you go ahead with the repair, and parts and labor are covered by our 90-day warranty on parts & labor.
Common question
Is it safe to keep running the washer with an LE code?
We don't recommend it if there's visible water. Running more cycles can spread the leak and damage the floor.
Still showing LE / LE1?
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Other Washer Error Codes
Not seeing LE / LE1, or want to compare it against a different code on the display? Here's what these other common washer codes mean.