While LC1 is usually just a clothing placement issue, it can occasionally point to a real problem. If you check the gasket and there are no clothes stuck there, and the code persists, you might be dealing with:
High-efficiency (HE) detergents create immense suds. When suds climb above the drum, they drip down the outer tub, into the insulation, and onto the sensor. Suds contain conductive minerals and moisture. The sensor reads this as a leak—even though no water is escaping the machine. Run a "Self Clean" cycle with 1/2 cup of white vinegar to dissolve residual suds. samsung washer lc1 code
Don’t call the landfill. Don’t call the repairman yet. Call a timeout, unplug the machine, and dry out its nervous system. Your washer is likely fine. It’s just a little paranoid. While LC1 is usually just a clothing placement