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A puddle on the floor doesn’t always explain the error code. In this real Samsung washer case, the door boot seal is damaged - but the leak is not what triggers OE.

Course fragment - Washing Machine Repair & Diagnostics Course | Real Cases by Appliance Fix Lab (Winnipeg, Canada)
Lesson 3 - Samsung front load washer NOWF431ABP
Real call from Starbuck, Manitoba (near Winnipeg)

Full case breakdown (no music + subtitles):
   • Samsung Washer OE Error Puddle on the Floo...  

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What this clip explains (the key diagnostic point)
A common cause of door boot damage is loading and closing the door too fast. If a small item gets trapped between the door glass and the rubber bellow (door gasket), it can tear the seal over time. That’s why a simple habit helps: before starting the cycle, check the door edge and make sure nothing is pinched.

But here’s the important part for real diagnostics: yes, the boot seal needs replacement to stop the leak - but this leak is not what triggers the Samsung OE error code. Treating “water on the floor” as the main cause can lead to the wrong repair and a repeat problem.

In the full lesson, we show how to separate symptoms and diagnose the OE fault path properly using observation plus service diagnostics. Samsung OE is linked to a water level condition that remains too high when the washer expects water to be drained. The full breakdown walks through realistic causes (drain restriction vs observed draining, pressure hose/air path, water level pressure switch/sensor logic, drain pump possibilities) and finishes with verification - fill, wash, drain, spin.

Winnipeg area context:
Winnipeg, Starbuck, Headingley, Charleswood, Tuxedo, River Heights, Linden Woods, Linden Ridge, Bridgwater, Sage Creek, Whyte Ridge, Prairie Pointe, Wellington Crescent, Grant Park, Sargent Park.

Safety note:
Water and electricity don’t mix. This video is educational. If you’re not trained and equipped, contact a qualified technician.