Previously, we looked at how to reset a Samsung Ecobubble washer. As a continuation, today I will be guiding you on how you can troubleshoot and fix various Samsung Ecobubble 8kg problems.
Let’s get started.
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg problems (Samsung washing machine eco bubble 8 kg troubleshooting steps)
Let’s start with how to fix your washer when it won’t turn on and work our way down…
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Basically, this might be due to one of two reasons:
- The washing machine won’t turn on.
- The washing machine won’t start a cycle.
With that in mind, below is how you can go about troubleshooting and fixing these problems…
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Start by confirming that the washer is connected to a working power outlet.
The easiest way you can test if the outlet is working is by plugging your phone to see if it charges.
If the outlet is not working, connect the washer to another outlet and have an electrician have a look at the current outlet.
And while at it, carefully inspect the power cord. If it appears to be faulty (maybe it is torn), be sure to get a replacement cord.
Other than that, reset the circuit breaker (if it is tripped).
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This might be due to one of several reasons such as the child lock being activated, a faulty water inlet valve, faulty motor carbon brushes, a bad PCB, and so on.
Now, to point you in the right direction on how to troubleshoot this problem, we have a whole article to guide you along.
So read: How to fix Samsung washer turns on but won’t start problems.
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Start by confirming that the water faucet is fully open.
And while at it, also confirm that you have properly connected the water hose.
Another thing: Carefully inspect for any kinks or tears that might be along the water inlet hose.
If it is a kink, simply straighten out the hose.
On the other hand, if it is a tear, you can opt to patch it or get a replacement inlet hose depending on the size of the tear.
Pro tip: If it is during the winter season, some water has likely frozen in there. You can easily unfreeze it by running some hot water through the hose.
Next, check to see if the mesh filter (the filter connecting the hose to the inlet valve) is blocked.
If it is blocked, gently scrub it using a toothbrush under running water.
Something else: Confirm that the water pressure to the washer is between 20 and 116 psi.
Finally, test the inlet valve for continuity.
If it lacks continuity, it means that it is faulty and will need to be replaced – check current prices for Samsung washer water inlet valve.
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Start by confirming that your washer’s lid/door is closing fully. Here, remove any objects that might be obstructing the latch from clicking into place.
And, if the washer still displays a door lock error code such as 1dC4, dL, 1dC1, dS, or dE1, proceed to test the door switch for continuity.
If it lacks continuity, it means that it is faulty and you ought to replace it – see current Samsung washer door switch prices.
Next, confirm that you are not overloading your washer
Another thing: If the washer is displaying one of these codes: Ub, U6, Ur, UE, 1 Ub, or 1 U6, it means that the load is not balanced.
In this case, rebalance the load or throw in two or three towels to help the washer better balance itself.
Does the washer appear overly sudsy?
If yes, the suds are likely impeding the washer’s sensors from working as they should.
In this case, you should try to run two or three rinse cycles to get rid of the extra suds.
Once done, be sure to start using the right amount of the right detergent – HE detergent.
More troubleshooting steps you can try to fix your Ecobubble washer when it won’t spin
Try to manually spin the drum. Does it spin?
If it does not spin, high chances are that something is stuck in the motor.
So, be sure to remove any foreign objects that you might find inside the motor.
Other than that, confirm that the wires connecting the capacitor and the motor are properly connected.
If there is a break between this wire connection, be sure to fix it – electric tape should do the trick.
Next, confirm that the drive belt is not loose. If it is, simply tighten it using the motor pulley.
Also, at times I have come across washers that won’t spin due to the belt being worn out.
As such, also inspect the belt to see if it has worn out.
Fortunately, washer replacement belts are not expensive or hard to replace – check current Samsung washer belt prices.
Another part you should check is the heating element.
If it is faulty, the washer will not heat the water and in turn, it won’t start a spin cycle.
Bearing that in mind, test the heating element using a multimeter.
If the element is good, you should get a reading of between 20 and 50 ohms.
On the other hand, if the reading isn’t within this range, it might be time to get a replacement element.
From my experience, other possible causes for your Ecobubble washer not spinning include:
- A faulty capacitor.
- Faulty motor coupling.
- The stator and hall sensor might be bad.
- The motor is bad.
Now, for a better guide on how you can troubleshoot these parts, check our other article: Samsung washer humming but not spinning [Fixed].
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For the most part, this can be accompanied by one of the following error codes: nd, 5E, SE, 5C, SC, 1 5C.
Now, to fix this drainage problem, start by confirming the basics:
- There are no clogs in the drain pump and in the drain hose.
- The drain hose is not kinked. Of course, if it is, be sure to straighten it.
If you have a front-load model, it’s likely that the drain filter is full of lint and other debris.
That being so, be sure to also empty the drain filter.
Pro tip: The drain filter is located behind the small rectangular panel at the bottom right corner of the washer.
Finally, test to see if the drain pump is bad.
Now, for a comprehensive guide on how to test the drain pump, read our older article on the same: how to test Samsung washer drain pump.
Fortunately, if the pump is bad you can easily get a good replacement drain pump that fits your budget.
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg problems (Samsung washing machine eco bubble 8 kg troubleshooting steps) – more solutions
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg not spinning fast
First things first, check for a slow drain issue as we have just seen in the section above – Samsung Ecobubble 8kg not draining.
Other than that, confirm that you are using the right cycle for your clothes.
You see, using a slow spin cycle such as delicates for heavy laundry such as comforters will also result in a slow spin.
Something else: Confirm that the belt is not loose as it might not be having a strong grip on the drum.
So, if the belt is loose, be sure to tighten it using the motor pulley.
Also, test the hall sensor (rotor position sensor) as it could be bad.
Indeed, if it is bad, be sure to get a replacement sensor – they are quite budget-friendly (view current prices of hall sensors on Amazon).
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If your clothes are still living the washer all wet, it means that your washer is not spinning fast enough.
To fix this, refer to the steps above – Samsung Ecobubble 8kg not spinning fast – they will guide you along.
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Here, start by rebalancing the load. This is more so if the washer is displaying one of these error codes: Ub, U6, UE, Ur, 1 Ub, or 1U6.
Also, if the load is small, throw in some extra towels to help the washer better detect and balance the load.
Does the washer appear overly sudsy?
If yes, chances are that you have used too much detergent or you have used the wrong detergent.
And, this might be impeding the washer’s sensors hence your appliance stopping midway.
So, confirm that you are using the right amount of the right detergent – HE detergent is preferred.
It could also be that the lid switch/door latch is faulty and the tumbling of the clothes is kicking it open.
As such, confirm that the door is latching fully.
And, be sure to test the continuity of the switch terminals.
Again, if the door switch is bad, you should consider getting a replacement switch (Buy from Amazon)
Does the washer stop mid-cycle only to start again after some time?
If yes, there’s a possibility that your motor is overheating.
In this case, start by confirming that you’re not overloading the appliance.
Also, you could test the motor to see if it is going bad. If it is, be sure to get a replacement motor.
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Here, there is a high possibility that the heating element is gone.
So, using a multimeter, test the resistance between the two terminals on the heating element.
Pro tip: You will locate the heating element behind the back panel.
If the element is healthy, it will have a reading of between 20 and 50 ohms.
If your element’s reading is not within this range, it means that it’s bad hence you will need to replace it.
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg problems (Samsung washing machine eco bubble 8 kg troubleshooting steps) – final solutions to try
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg door won’t lock
Of course, start by checking the basics.
Make sure that nothing is obstructing the door from latching fully. This might be anything from a hanging piece of cloth to suds build-up around the latch.
Also, check to confirm that the door latch is not faulty.
And if it is, be sure to get a replacement latch.
Now, if all the above checks out and your washer displays an error code such as dS, LO, FL, dL, dC1, or any other related door error code, chances are that the door switch is to blame.
As such, make sure to test the door switch for continuity.
Indeed, if the switch lacks continuity, you should replace it.
Fortunately, a replacement switch is quite affordable – see prices
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Start by checking if there is some water left in there. This is because most washers are designed not to open if they have not fully drained.
If there is still some water left in there, check for drainage problems as we have seen above under – Samsung Ecobubble 8kg not draining water.
Something else: it could be that child lock is activated and you ought to deactivate it. To do so, use one of the following button combinations depending on your model:
- Press and hold the spin and temperature buttons together for three seconds.
- Press and hold the rinse and temperature buttons together for three seconds.
- Touch and hold the + and – buttons together for 3 seconds and then press the start/pause
You can also try to press the power button for 10 seconds – at times, this does the trick for me.
Oh, and have you tried resetting your washer? – at times, it could be due to static charges in the control board.
Also read: How to reset Samsung Ecobubble washer
Now, if these do not work, chances are that the lid lock switch is stuck and you will need to bypass it
Samsung Ecobubble 8kg problems (Samsung washing machine eco bubble 8 kg troubleshooting) – parting words
If you run into problems as you fix your Samsung Ecobubble washer, you can always find some instructional videos on YouTube to guide you along.