Samsung Washer code **LO** is associated with **door / door-lock error**. The display identifies the system or condition the control detected, but it does not by itself prove which individual part should be replaced. The useful diagnostic value of the code is the subsystem it identifies. A good repair process confirms the symptom, checks the accessible external conditions, and then follows the model-specific circuit only if the display returns. The recorded display form is **LO**. Search normalization stores it as **LO** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Reviewed by Ethan Mercer · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
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Error codeLO
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
Door / door-lock error.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so LO may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Samsung Washer code **LO** is associated with **door / door-lock error**. The display identifies the system or condition the control detected, but it does not by itself prove which individual part should be replaced. The useful diagnostic value of the code is the subsystem it identifies. A good repair process confirms the symptom, checks the accessible external conditions, and then follows the model-specific circuit only if the display returns. The recorded display form is **LO**. Search normalization stores it as **LO** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
The LO display becomes more meaningful if the appliance can refuse to start or continue a cycle.
The LO display becomes more meaningful if a door, lid, divider, or latch may not be recognized as closed or locked.
The LO display becomes more meaningful if the code can return immediately when the appliance reaches a door-safety verify.
A symptom that fits LO is that lO appears during the washer stage associated with door / door-lock error.
Depending on the exact model, the cycle can pause, stop, retry, drain, or refuse to advance until the condition is cleared.
Why it happens
Possible causes
varies by model/region — cross-region baseline — Door / door-lock error
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
The next non-invasive check is to open and close the door or lid firmly without forcing it.
The next non-invasive check is to remove clothing, racks, cookware, packaging, or debris that can interfere with closure.
The next non-invasive check is to inspect the visible latch/strike area for obstruction or damage without bypassing the safety interlock.
Before requesting service for LO, if water is trapped in a washer or dishwasher, resolve the drain condition before trying to force the door open.
Before opening any service area, record the code and the cycle stage where it appears.
A safe owner-level check is to verify owner-accessible water supply, drain hose/filter, load balance, door, detergent, or power only when relevant.
Important safety warning. Disconnect power and stop use for active leakage near electrical parts, smoke, burning smell, or repeated breaker trips. If resolving LO would require energized internal access, that is the point to hand the diagnosis to a qualified technician.
Get help
When to request repair service
Request service if the door closes normally but the code returns, the latch will not release safely, or diagnosis requires testing the interlock, wiring, or control circuit. In a service visit for LO, model-specific testing should follow the door / door-lock error circuit rather than treating the code as proof of one failed part.
Book your repair
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Resetting can clear a temporary state, not a persistent issue. If **LO** comes back, preserve the code and move to the safe checks or model-specific service path.
Do not keep operating the appliance through a hazardous symptom just to see whether **LO** clears. If there is heat, water, electrical, gas, or food-safety risk, stop and arrange diagnosis.
Treat **LO** as a starting point, not a replacement instruction. Wiring, feedback signals, operating conditions, and electronic controls can mimic a failed component.
The same-looking code can be reused on another Samsung appliance family or reformatted by region/model year. Match the appliance type and exact model before applying a meaning. This page therefore keeps **Washer LO** separate from same-looking codes used by other Samsung appliance families.