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bE

Samsung Washing Machine

Severity: Critical

Source: OnlyErrorCodes.com — Every error code. One place.

Samsung Washer bE Error — Motor Speed Sensor Fix

What it means

Samsung washer bE error means the motor speed sensor (a Hall-effect sensor on the drum motor) is reporting a speed reading the control board can't accept — Samsung's 'Motor speed sensor error'.
The control board needs accurate motor RPM to manage the wash and spin cycles.

Affected Models

  • Samsung Front Load Washer
  • Samsung Top Load Washer
  • Samsung AddWash Washer
  • Samsung EcoBubble Washer
  • Samsung QuickDrive Washer

Common Causes

  • Motor speed sensor (Hall sensor) faulty or out of position
  • Wiring loose between sensor and main control board
  • Drum belt slipping — actual motor speed doesn't match expected drum speed
  • Motor brushes worn (older direct-drive Samsung washers)
  • Main control board fault

How to Fix It

  1. Power-cycle the washer.

    Unplug for 60 seconds, plug back in.
    A clean reboot clears one-off sensor glitches.
    If bE returns on the next cycle, the issue is hardware.

  2. Check for stuck buttons.

    On some Samsung models bE is shown when a button on the control panel is stuck pressed.
    Press each button in turn — start, pause, options — and feel for one that doesn't pop back up.
    Clean around any stuck button with a damp cloth.

  3. Listen for the motor.

    Start a Spin cycle.
    You should hear the motor run up to speed.
    If you hear nothing, the motor isn't getting power; if you hear it run but bE still appears, the speed sensor or its wiring is the issue.

  4. Call a technician.

    Motor speed sensor replacement and motor inspection need the back of the washer off and electrical knowledge.
    For most owners, contacting Samsung support or an independent washing-machine engineer is the right next step.

When to Call a Professional

bE involves the motor and motor controller — usually a technician job.
If a stuck-key (jammed button) is causing it on some models, the user-facing fix is straightforward; otherwise expect a service call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Samsung bE and 6E errors?

Same fault — Samsung groups them together under 'Motor speed sensor error'.
Older models display 6E; newer models use bE.
The diagnosis and fix are identical.
Some Samsung documentation also lists 8E in the same family for vibration-sensor variants on top-load models.