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LG Washing Machine Error Codes

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

Your LG washing machine uses 24 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around motor (4), sensor (3), balance (2). Of these, about 24 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 8 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $480 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

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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	$0–$15
FE	Water overflow error — drum overfilling	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$30–$70
HE	Heater error — water heater circuit fault	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$20–$110
UB	Unbalanced load — washer cannot distribute the load for spin	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
SUD	Excess suds detected — too much foam in the tub	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
CD	Cool Down — washer-dryer combo lowering tub temperature (not a fault)	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
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
tE	Thermistor error — water temperature sensor reading out of range	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$12–$85
F6	Overcurrent error — excessive current detected in the motor drive circuit	⚠ High Severity	hard	$90–$250
CL	Child lock active — controls are locked, not an error	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
dHE	Dry heater error — drying heater fault (washer-dryer combo models)	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$8–$110
AE	Leak detected (Aqua error) — water sensed in the base pan	🛑 Critical — Stop Using	hard	$5–$95
PF	Power failure — the cycle was interrupted by a loss of power	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0