There's water on the floor — door boot seal, drain hose, dispenser
Water is left standing in the drum — drain pump, drain hose
It won't fill, or fills very slowly — water inlet valve
It bangs or walks across the floor when spinning — shock absorber
The drum won't turn at all — motor stator, door lock
The wash water never gets warm — heating element
The door won't open or won't lock — door lock
Detergent is left in the drawer — dispenser
It's making a grinding or rumbling noise — drain pump
The display is dead or buttons don't respond — control board
Codes on the display
Code
What it means
Evidence
IE
Inlet error
this model's own manual
OE
Water outlet error
this model's own manual
UE
Unbalance error
this model's own manual
dE, dE1, dEz, dE4
Door open error
this model's own manual
tE
Temperature sensor error
this model's own manual
FE
Overflow error
this model's own manual
PE
Pressure sensor error
this model's own manual
LE
Motor locked error
this model's own manual
vs
Vibration sensor error
this model's own manual
svd
Oversudsing detection
this model's own manual
FF
Frozen error
this model's own manual
PF
Power failure
this model's own manual
CL
Control lock
this model's own manual
tcL
Tub clean alarm
this model's own manual
DE
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E7
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1E
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Documented failures
Door boot seal
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. DIY-able but fiddly - the outer ring must seat perfectly or it will leak again. If the tub itself is cracked or the leak is from behind the drum, stop and call a technician.
Check, in this order
Pull the boot open all the way round and look for splits, especially at the bottom (6 o'clock) where water sits.
Run a Rinse+Spin and watch the door seal - a boot leak usually shows only when the drum is turning.
Check the retaining ring (ACA56078801) is seated; a popped ring leaks without the boot being torn.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
The outer spring clamp is under real tension — keep fingers clear when it seats.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (1.1%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Drain pump
Usually DIYVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
DIY. Escalate only if the pump is fine and OE persists, which points at the control board or wiring.
Try this first — it costs nothing. Clean the drain filter - manual: MAINTENANCE.
Check, in this order
Clean the drain filter behind the lower access panel FIRST - a coin or lint clog mimics a dead pump exactly and costs nothing.
Confirm the drain hose is not kinked and its end is below 96 in (2.4 m) - the manual lists both as OE causes.
With power off, spin the pump impeller by hand; if it is seized or noisy, replace the pump.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
Drain the residual water through the filter first — several litres will still be in the sump.
Tools
5/16" nut driver ($8) — Most LG cabinet and bracket screws are 5/16" hex.
#2 Phillips screwdriver ($6) — Panel and bracket screws.
Shallow pan and towels ($0) — Residual water always comes out, even after draining.
Slip-joint pliers ($12) — Hose clamps and inlet filter screens.
Flashlight ($0) — Boot, sump and pump housings are dark.
Phone camera ($0) — Photograph connector positions before unplugging anything.
The repair, in order
Open the lower access panel and drain through the filter hose into a shallow pan.
Remove and inspect the pump filter — coins, hair clips and lint clog it and mimic a dead pump exactly.
If the filter was clean, photograph the pump's wiring connectors, then unplug them.
Release the hose clamps to the sump and the drain hose; expect more water.
Unscrew the pump from its mount, fit the replacement, and reconnect clamps and connectors in the photographed order.
Run a Rinse+Spin with the panel still off and watch for leaks before closing up.
How you know it worked. Run Rinse+Spin. A good repair drains fully within the drain step with no OE and no drip at either clamp.
Prices are a snapshot taken on the date shown and are not monitored. Check the retailer before buying.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (6.2%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Drain hose
Usually DIYVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
DIY.
Check, in this order
Inspect the full run of hose for kinks, crushing behind the machine, and splits at both clamps.
Verify the standpipe height against the manual's 24-96 in (61-244 cm) window; too high causes OE, too low siphons.
Confirm there is no airtight seal at the standpipe - the manual warns this siphons water out of the drum.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
Have the pan ready — the hose holds water.
Tools
Slip-joint pliers ($12) — Hose clamps and inlet filter screens.
Shallow pan and towels ($0) — Residual water always comes out, even after draining.
Flashlight ($0) — Boot, sump and pump housings are dark.
The repair, in order
Pull the machine out far enough to see the whole hose run.
Check for kinks, crushing behind the cabinet and splits at both clamps.
Confirm the standpipe height sits inside the manual's 24–96 in (61–244 cm) window.
Make sure the connection is NOT airtight — the manual warns a sealed joint siphons the drum.
Replace the hose if split, reseating both clamps.
How you know it worked. A full drain step with no pooling behind the machine and no OE.
Prices are a snapshot taken on the date shown and are not monitored. Check the retailer before buying.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (10.7%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Shock absorber
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. DIY but replace in pairs/sets. If the drum has dropped or the spider arm is cracked, that is a technician (or replace) job.
Try this first — it costs nothing. Redistribute the load and re-level the machine - manual: UE causes.
Check, in this order
Rule out the load first - the manual lists small loads, mixed weights and tangling as UE causes before any part is at fault.
Check the machine is level and the leveling legs are locked.
Push the drum down by hand; a good absorber resists and returns slowly, a dead one drops freely.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
The drum is heavy — support it before releasing dampers.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (2.7%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Control board
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. Borderline. The board is the most expensive part on this machine and is commonly misdiagnosed - get a technician to confirm before buying one.
Check, in this order
Confirm power at the outlet and that PF (power failure) is not simply latched - press Start/Pause first.
Rule out the cheaper failures the board gets blamed for (pump, valve, door lock) before buying a board.
Look for visible scorching or swollen capacitors on the board.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Weigh it — this part is a meaningful share of a new machine, and a technician visit adds to it. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (54.9%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Motor stator
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. TECHNICIAN. LG's own manual escalates a persistent LE to service. Direct-drive stator work involves the rotor bolt and heavy assemblies.
Check, in this order
Follow the manual first: let the washer stand 30 minutes and restart - LE can latch from a temporary overload.
Check nothing is jamming the drum (a garment through the boot, a foreign object).
If LE returns after the 30-minute reset, LG's manual says call for service.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Weigh it — this part is a meaningful share of a new machine, and a technician visit adds to it. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (19.2%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Water inlet valve
Usually DIYVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Replacing the valve is DIY. BUT if the display shows FE (overflow), LG's manual says close the faucets, unplug and call for service - do not attempt that one.
Try this first — it costs nothing. Clean the inlet filter screens - manual: Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters.
Check, in this order
Check both faucets are fully open and the hoses are not kinked - the manual's first two IE causes.
Clean the inlet filter screens (manual: MAINTENANCE > Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters); hard-water scale is a common cause and needs no parts.
If the machine fills with the power off, the valve is stuck open and must be replaced.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
Close BOTH faucets before removing either hose.
Tools
5/16" nut driver ($8) — Most LG cabinet and bracket screws are 5/16" hex.
Slip-joint pliers ($12) — Hose clamps and inlet filter screens.
Shallow pan and towels ($0) — Residual water always comes out, even after draining.
#2 Phillips screwdriver ($6) — Panel and bracket screws.
Phone camera ($0) — Photograph connector positions before unplugging anything.
The repair, in order
Close both faucets and unscrew the inlet hoses from the back of the machine.
Pull the filter screens out with pliers and soak them in white vinegar (manual: Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters) — scale here causes IE with no part needed.
If the screens were clean, remove the top panel to reach the valve body.
Photograph the wiring and hose positions — hot and cold are not interchangeable.
Swap the valve, reconnect in the photographed order, and reattach the hoses.
Open the faucets and check for weeping at both couplings before running a cycle.
How you know it worked. Machine fills at a normal rate on a cold and a warm cycle, and does NOT fill when powered off.
Prices are a snapshot taken on the date shown and are not monitored. Check the retailer before buying.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (2.3%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Heating element
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. TECHNICIAN for a persistent tE - LG's manual escalates it explicitly. The element itself is a DIY part only once a technician has confirmed the diagnosis.
Check, in this order
Confirm the cycle actually heats - many cold/eco cycles never do, which is not a fault.
Follow the manual's tE step: unplug 60 minutes, restore power, retry.
If tE persists after that reset, LG says call for service.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
LG escalates a persistent tE to service — confirm the diagnosis before buying the part.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (2.3%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Pressure switch
Technician onlyVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Stop. TECHNICIAN. LG's manual for PE says close the faucets, unplug and call for service.
Check, in this order
Check the clear pressure hose from the tub to the switch for kinks, water or debris - a blocked hose mimics a dead switch.
Look for detergent sludge in the hose port.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
LG's manual escalates PE to service — this is a confirm-then-call component.
Parts exist for this component and are deliberately not listed here: this is not a repair to attempt yourself.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (2.3%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Dispenser
Usually DIYVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
DIY.
Check, in this order
Confirm the leak is the housing and not the drawer seal or the inlet hose above it.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
Close both faucets.
Tools
#2 Phillips screwdriver ($6) — Panel and bracket screws.
Slip-joint pliers ($12) — Hose clamps and inlet filter screens.
Shallow pan and towels ($0) — Residual water always comes out, even after draining.
Phone camera ($0) — Photograph connector positions before unplugging anything.
The repair, in order
Confirm the leak is the housing and not the drawer seal or the feed hose above it.
Remove the top panel to reach the housing and its hoses.
Photograph hose positions, swap the housing, reseat every clamp.
How you know it worked. No water escaping around the drawer on a fill.
Prices are a snapshot taken on the date shown and are not monitored. Check the retailer before buying.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (7.1%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
Door lock
Usually DIYVendor replaces this part if it's missing or broken
Mechanical latch replacement is DIY; a repeating dE after a proper close is escalated to service by LG's manual.
Check, in this order
Make sure nothing (a garment corner) is trapped in the door and it latches fully home.
The manual's escalation: if the message keeps appearing, unplug the power cord and call for service.
Before you open anything
Unplug the washer.
If the drum still holds water, drain via the pump filter first.
Tools
T20 Torx driver ($7) — Some LG control and door assemblies use Torx.
#2 Phillips screwdriver ($6) — Panel and bracket screws.
Multimeter ($25) — Confirm continuity before replacing an electrical part.
Phone camera ($0) — Photograph connector positions before unplugging anything.
The repair, in order
Confirm nothing is trapped in the door and it latches fully home.
Peel back the boot's outer clamp to expose the lock's screws.
Photograph the connector, then release it.
Fit the new lock, reseat the boot clamp fully, and reconnect.
How you know it worked. The door locks at cycle start and releases at the end with no dE.
Prices are a snapshot taken on the date shown and are not monitored. Check the retailer before buying.
Worth fixing? Repair — the part is a small fraction of a new machine. Part — against $729.00 for a new machine (2.3%).Part cost only. A service call adds a diagnostic fee plus labour, which we do not quote because it is regional.
If you replace it instead
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