Samsung · Washer / dryer
SUD Excess suds detected (washer)
What this code means
The washer senses more foam than it can manage and pauses to run extra rinses before continuing.
Also displayed as: Sd, 5d on some Samsung control panel generations — same fault, different display.
Most likely causes
- Using regular dish or hand soap instead of HE detergent
- Using too much HE detergent for the load size
- Detergent dispenser drawer clogged with residue
What to try first
Cancel the cycle, run a rinse-only cycle to clear the suds, and use less HE detergent next time.
Good news: this one is often fixable without a service call. If it persists after the steps above, have it looked at.
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What does Samsung error code SUD mean?
Excess suds detected (washer). The washer senses more foam than it can manage and pauses to run extra rinses before continuing.
Can I fix Samsung code SUD myself?
Often, yes. Cancel the cycle, run a rinse-only cycle to clear the suds, and use less HE detergent next time.
What causes Samsung code SUD?
The most common causes are: using regular dish or hand soap instead of he detergent; using too much he detergent for the load size; detergent dispenser drawer clogged with residue.
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