You, as always, threw the laundry intended for washing into the washing machine, pressed the start button, and after a certain period of time, to your surprise, you found that the washing was paused and the 5D error was on. Samsung washing machine. You may also have noticed that there is an excessive amount of foam in the drum. Although this is not always the case.
What does this error mean?
Most Samsung washing machines have a built-in foam control system. If the amount of foam in the drum exceeds the norm, a mode is activated to eliminate this problem. Error code 5D, SUD, SD means only one thing - this mode did not do its job, and now the washing machine is waiting for the amount of foam to decrease on its own.
You can fix the 5D error yourself in the following cases:
This error code on Samsung washing machines in most cases is just an alert, and in principle you don’t have to do anything. It is necessary to wait until the excess foam settles, then the washing machine will continue the washing process on its own. After finishing washing, it is recommended to check:
- serviceability drain filtermaybe it got clogged. It needs to be eliminated.
- Are the detergents you use suitable for your washing machine.
- Have you gone too far with a portion of washing powder? We recommend using measuring cups.
- Perhaps you have loaded porous or fluffy things? Then the powder should have been put in half as much.
- Try changing detergents to better ones.
What should be done if the wash does not end, there is too much foam, and error 5 is onD, SUD, SD on the washing machine Samsung
Try to interrupt the wash yourself: activate drain mode or try to open the hatch and take out the laundry. After that, clean the drain filter and turn on the wash without laundry and detergent for the longest washing program at a concomitant temperature of at least 60 degrees. This will help to remove excess detergents that interfere with normal functioning.
If there is no foam, and the sud error in the washing machine remains, most likely, the matter is already in a more serious violation. In this case, we recommend that you seek the help of specialists.
Possible problems that need repair
Believe me, our specialists are faced with the 5d error not for the first time. Here is a table that contains the most common causes of failure.
| Error symptoms | Possible reason for the appearance | Replacement or repair | Price for labor and consumables |
| There is no foam in the drum, but the error does not disappear. Washing in idle did not give a result. | The problem is with the foam sensor. | The sensor will need to be replaced. | Starting from 3000, ending at $45. |
| The sud error in the washing machine appears immediately after starting or during the washing process. | The problem may be a broken water level sensor. | The sensor should be replaced. | Starting from 2900, ending at $39. |
| Without the use of washing powder, the washing machine operates normally, error 5d appears with the powder. | The problem is in the drain system. Somewhere there was a blockage. | It is necessary to clean the drain hose, pipe or sewer. | Starting from 1000, ending with $25. |
| Error 5d, sud or sd in a Samsung washing machine appears anyway. | The case is quite rare, the problem is in the control unit. | The decision depends on the extent of the damage. Both repair and replacement are possible. | Repair - starting from 3800, ending with $ 55.
Replacement - starting from $70. |
**Repair prices are given, as well as the cost of consumables. The final cost can be determined after the diagnosis.
If you did not cope with the 5d, sud or sd error on the Samsung washing machine yourself, you should seek the help of specialists
During the conversation, you can choose for yourself the most convenient time for the arrival of a specialist who will conduct free diagnostics and carry out high-quality and fast repairs.
