Samsung Washer nd Error — No Drain Fix

What it means

Samsung washer nd error means the machine cannot drain water at the expected rate — Samsung's 'No drain error', shown on certain top-load Samsung models as 'nd' rather than 5C/5E.
The drum can't progress to the spin phase because water remains in the tub.

Affected Models

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

Common Causes

Debris filter (drain pump filter) blocked
Drain hose kinked or installed too high
Drain pump impeller jammed by a small object
Discharge end of the drain hose blocked
Drain pump motor failed

How to Fix It

Empty the debris filter.

Front-load Samsung washers have a small access door at the front bottom corner.
Place a shallow tray underneath, unscrew the cap counter-clockwise, pull the filter out.
Clean off lint, hair, coins, and small objects.
Check the drain hose.

Pull the machine out and check the corrugated drain hose at the back for kinks.
Make sure the discharge end isn't pushed deeper than 100 cm into the standpipe — siphoning issues otherwise.
Test for hose blockage.

Disconnect the drain hose at the standpipe and aim it into a low bucket.
Run a Drain & Spin cycle.
If water flows now, the household drain is blocked, not the washer.
Listen for the drain pump.

Start a Drain cycle and listen at the bottom of the machine.
You should hear a low hum — the pump motor running.
Silence means the pump isn't getting power or has failed.

When to Call a Professional

If the filter and hose are clear but nd persists, the drain pump motor has failed and needs replacement — a one-hour repair for a competent technician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samsung nd the same as 5C and 5E errors?

Yes — Samsung groups nd, 5E, SE, 5C, and 1 5C all under 'No drain error'.
Different display formats appear on different model generations.
Diagnosis and fix are identical: filter, hose, pump in that order.