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Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 5C: No drain error
Applies to Samsung washing machines that show 5C or 5E, SE, SC, nd on the display.
Water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed, or at all. The usual causes are a kinked drain hose or a clogged pump filter.
What this code means
The washer times how long draining takes. If the level does not fall fast enough, it stops and shows this code instead of forcing the pump.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Turn the washer off and check that it is level.
- Inspect the drain hose for kinks or blockages and make sure it is seated correctly.
- Clean the pump filter (front loaders only) — coins and lint collect here.
- Turn the washer back on and start a cycle.
If the code returns with a clean filter and a clear hose, the drain pump itself is the likely fault — that is a service job.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drain pump | The pump that pushes water out weakens or jams on debris. | $30-$90 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Drain hose | Replaces a hose that is crushed, split or permanently kinked. | $10-$20 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Pump filter / filter assembly | The filter that catches lint, coins and food soil before the pump. | $8-$35 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Related Samsung washing machine codes
LE — Water level / leakage error4E — Not filling errordE — Door errorUE — Unbalanced load error4C2 — Hot/cold errorOE — Overflow error
Questions people ask about 5C
Is 5C the same as 5E?
Yes. 5C, 5E, SE, SC and nd are all Samsung labels for the same no-drain fault.
Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from Samsung official support — “Samsung Washing Machine Information and Error Codes” (source), read on 2026-11-06. No forum content, no invented repair steps, and nothing involving gas, refrigerant or mains wiring. Where the manufacturer says to request service, this page stops too.