Samsung Dishwasher · Code HE

Samsung Dishwasher HE code: Heating / temperature detection error

The dishwasher did not detect the water temperature it expected while heating. Dishes may come out wet or not fully clean.

Most common causes

  1. Failed heating element
  2. Faulty temperature sensor
  3. Wiring or control board fault
  4. Temporary glitch after a power interruption

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
  2. If the code returns, turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then try again.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com · samsung.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does HE mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

The dishwasher did not detect the water temperature it expected while heating. Dishes may come out wet or not fully clean.

Can I clear the HE code myself?

Try these first: Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle. If the code returns, turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then try again. Call a technician if the code returns after a breaker reset; the heater and sensor need testing.

How much does it cost to fix a HE code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Dishwasher codes

4C · Water supply error5C · Drain errorLC · Leak detectedOC · Overfill error1E · Clogged filter (Waterwall) or heater overheat (rotary)3C · Pump failure3E · Incoming water too hot7E · Waterwall reflector error9E · Not enough waterbE · Stuck buttonCE · Control communication errorHC · High temperature heater errortE · Temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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