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LG Washing Machine Error Codes

14 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
OE	Drainage error — water not draining within expected time	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$80
UE	Unbalanced load — cannot complete spin cycle	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$60
IE	Water inlet error — water not filling within expected time	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$70
LE	Motor locked — hall sensor or stator fault	⚠ High Severity	hard	$15–$200
dE	Door open or door lock failure	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$25–$90
tCL	Tub clean reminder — drum needs cleaning	✓ Low Severity	easy	$5–$20
FE	Water overflow error — drum overfilling	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$30–$70
CE	Over-current error — motor drawing too much current	⚠ High Severity	hard	$15–$200
SE	Hall sensor error — motor speed sensor fault	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$15–$30
PE	Water level pressure sensor error	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$20–$55
EE	EEPROM error — control board memory failure	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$120–$280
E6	Clutch motor error (top-load models)	⚠ High Severity	hard	$40–$120
bE	Button error — control panel key stuck	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$150
nE	Noise sensor error (front-load models)	✓ Low Severity	moderate	$20–$50

⚠️ Serious Errors — Act Quickly

Drainage error — water not draining within expected time

The LG washer is unable to drain water within the programmed time. This will res…

Motor locked — hall sensor or stator fault

The motor control system has detected that the drum is not spinning as commanded…

Water overflow error — drum overfilling

The water level sensor has detected that the drum has filled above the maximum s…

Over-current error — motor drawing too much current

The motor control board detected that the motor is drawing excessive current. Th…

Hall sensor error — motor speed sensor fault

The hall sensor measuring motor rotation speed has failed. The motor control boa…

Clutch motor error (top-load models)

On LG top-load washers with a clutch motor, the clutch actuator motor has failed…