Samsung Washer Won't Start and Shows E4 in Dunedin: The Water Valve Was Closed
- Symptom
- The washer wouldn't start and showed E4.
- Cause
- The water supply valve was closed. It had been shut off during plumbing work and never opened again.
- Fix
- We opened the valve and checked the washer. It runs normally.
A Samsung top-load washer, model WA52M7750AV, in Dunedin wouldn’t start. It showed E4.
What E4 means
E4 is a water supply error. The washer is waiting for water, and it can’t begin a cycle without it.
What we found
The water valve was closed. Someone had come out earlier to do some plumbing work, shut the water off, and never opened it again.
The fix
We opened the valve and checked everything. The washer works fine, with no parts needed.
If your washer won’t start or shows a water error, check that both valves behind it are open first, especially after plumbing work. If that’s not it, our washer repair service covers Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Clearwater and nearby.
FAQ
What does E4 mean on a Samsung washer?
E4 is a water supply error. The washer is waiting for water and can't start a cycle without it. Here the cause was a closed shutoff valve.
What should I check before calling for a washer that won't start?
Make sure both water valves behind the washer are open, especially if someone worked on the plumbing recently.