Quick answer
LG washer codes mostly point to something you can check: OE is a drain problem, IE a water inlet problem, UE an unbalanced load, dE a door that will not lock, CL the child lock and Sud too many suds. LE means the motor is locked or overloaded; FE is overfilling and AE a leak, so turn the washer off for those. Unplug it for a minute to reset; PE and tE codes need a technician. Call (888) 217-0236 to reach an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP; the line is answered 24/7.
Follow the short menu, then your 5-digit ZIP. The line goes quiet for a few seconds while it connects; stay on. If it does not connect, call once more: companies taking calls change minute to minute.
Written & reviewed by Marcus ReedIICRC WRT
Reviewed November 4, 2026· Next review May 2027
LG washers stop a cycle with a short code on the display. Most of them point to water supply, drainage, the door or the load, and can be cleared at home. A few, such as motor and sensor codes, need a technician.
The Common Codes
| Code | What it means | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| IE | Water inlet error: not filling | Both taps open, hoses not kinked, inlet screens clean; see washer won't fill |
| OE | Drain error: water not leaving | Drain pump filter (front-load, behind the small panel at the bottom), drain hose kinks; see washer won't drain |
| UE | Unbalanced load | Spread the load out; see washer shaking |
| dE, dE1, dE2 | Door not locking | Close the door firmly; check the seal and the latch for clothing or residue |
| LE | Motor locked or overloaded | Remove part of the load, unplug for 10 minutes; if it returns, technician |
| FE | Overfilling | Turn the washer off and unplug it; usually the inlet valve or pressure sensor |
| PE | Water level (pressure) sensor fault | Technician |
| tE | Heater or temperature sensor fault | Technician |
| AE | Leak detected | Turn the washer off; look for leaks under it; see LG washer leaking from the bottom |
| CL | Child lock is on | Hold the child lock button (often marked with a padlock) for 3 seconds |
| Sud | Too many suds | Use HE detergent, less of it; run a rinse |
Reset First
Turn the washer off, unplug it for at least a minute, plug it back in and run a rinse-and-spin. Codes caused by a one-off fault often clear. A code that returns every cycle points to the cause in the table.
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When the Code Means a Part
A drain code with a clean filter points to the drain pump; an inlet code with good flow points to the inlet valve; an LE that returns on small loads points to the motor or its sensor. HomeAdvisor puts typical washer repairs at $125–$450. See washer repair.
When to Call
Call once a reset and the checks above have not cleared it, or right away for FE, AE or water on the floor. Have the code and the model number from the sticker inside the door ready. (888) 217-0236 is answered 24/7 and connects you to an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP for washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, cooktops and freezers. Follow the short menu, enter your 5-digit ZIP and stay on while it connects; if it does not connect, call once more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OE mean on an LG washer?
A drain error. Clean the drain pump filter behind the small panel at the bottom of a front-loader and check the drain hose for kinks.
What does IE mean on an LG washer?
A water inlet error: the washer is not filling. Check both taps, the hoses and the inlet screens.
What does LE mean on an LG washer?
The motor is locked or overloaded. Remove part of the load and unplug the washer for 10 minutes; if it returns, it needs a technician.
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