Samsung E07 washing machine: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What E07 actually means

The machine can't get a believable reading of how much water is in the drum, so it stops rather than risk over- or under-filling.

On Samsung machines this code (shown as 1E on some models) points at the water level sensor and the thin pressure hose that connects it to the tub. That hose carries trapped air to the sensor, and the sensor converts the air pressure into a water level. If it's blocked with sludge, split, kinked or pushed off, the control board sees a level that makes no sense — often it thinks the drum is already full at the start of the fill, or never full — and halts the cycle.

What E07 looks like on a Samsung washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Samsung washing machine, E07 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water
Standing water in the bottom
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Blocked or sludged-up pressure hose (the commonest by far, especially on machines run on low-temperature washes)
Split, perished or kinked pressure hose
Hose worked loose from the sensor or the tub connection
Failed water level (pressure) sensor itself
Control board fault reading the sensor — much rarer than people assume

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power back up and start a short cycle — a one-off misread will sometimes clear.
Check the machine isn't standing in a way that leaves the drain hose pushed hard against the wall or kinked, and that the hose isn't sitting too low in a standpipe.
Clean the filter and make sure the drum has emptied — persistent standing water alongside this code is worth mentioning when you book a visit.

Common questions about Samsung E07

What does E07 mean on a Samsung washing machine?

The machine can't get a believable reading of how much water is in the drum, so it stops rather than risk over- or under-filling. On Samsung machines this code (shown as 1E on some models) points at the water level sensor and the thin pressure hose that connects it to the tub. That hose carries trapped air to the sensor, and the sensor converts the air pressure into a water level. If it's blocked with sludge, split, kinked or pushed off, the control board sees a level that makes no sense — often it thinks the drum is already full at the start of the fill, or never full — and halts the cycle.

Can I fix Samsung E07 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power back up and start a short cycle — a one-off misread will sometimes clear.
Check the machine isn't standing in a way that leaves the drain hose pushed hard against the wall or kinked, and that the hose isn't sitting too low in a standpipe.
Clean the filter and make sure the drum has emptied — persistent standing water alongside this code is worth mentioning when you book a visit.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Samsung E07?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E07?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

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Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Samsung E07 error — washing machine