HC Minor Easy DIY

Amana Washer HC — Hot and Cold Hoses Reversed

Amana Washer · Error code HC

What HC Means

HC (shown at the end of a cycle) means the hot and cold inlet hoses are installed reversed.

Symptoms

  • HC at end of cycle
  • Wrong water temperatures

Common Causes

1
Inlet hoses swapped

The hot hose is on the cold inlet and vice versa — common after installation.

How to Fix It

  1. Turn off the water and swap the hot and cold fill hoses to the correct inlets.
  2. Run a cycle to confirm HC clears.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Washer Fill Hoses View on Amazon→

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.