Samsung Washer — Error Code DC

Q: How do I fix the DC error on a Samsung washer?

Try first: Secure the door. Confirm the latch is intact, clear anything caught in the door, and close it firmly until it locks.

The door is not closed and locked.

brand Samsung appliance Washer market US component door lock assembly category door_lock severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Secure the door

Confirm the latch is intact, clear anything caught in the door, and close it firmly until it locks.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the door lock

If the latch is intact and the door still reads open, disconnect power and replace the door lock switch assembly.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $26.92–$49.01 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

DC64-00519B — Washer Door Lock Switch Assembly · observed $26.92–$49.01 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung US Support — Washing Machine Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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