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

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Secure the door”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the door lock assembly. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Washer Door Lock Switch Assembly.

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.

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.