Error code guide

LG Washer Error Codes: OE, IE, UE, LE, dE & More

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LG washers use a two-letter code to tell you why a cycle stopped. Most are simple — a drain filter, a water valve or an uneven load — and some you can fix in five minutes.

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Summary of LG Washer Error Codes
Code	Meaning
OE	Drain error — water isn't draining.
IE	Inlet error — not filling with water.
UE	Unbalanced load.
LE	Motor locked — the motor can't turn the drum.
dE / dE1 / dE2	Door error — the door isn't closed or locked.
FE	Overfill — too much water.
PE	Water-level (pressure) sensor error.
tCL	Not an error — a reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle.

OE — Drain error

Drain error — water isn't draining.

Common causes

Clogged drain-pump filter
Kinked or clogged drain hose
Failed drain pump
Frozen drain line (not in Florida!)

Try this first

Front-load: open the lower-front access panel, drain the small hose into a pan and clean the filter
Check the drain hose for kinks

When to call: If the filter is clear, the pump is the next suspect.

IE — Inlet error

Inlet error — not filling with water.

Common causes

Closed water valves
Kinked hose
Clogged inlet screens
Failed inlet valve

Try this first

Open the valves fully
Clean the screens in the hose connections

When to call: If water pressure is fine, the inlet valve likely needs replacing.

UE — Unbalanced load

Unbalanced load.

Common causes

Single bulky item
Washer not level
Worn shocks or springs

Try this first

Rearrange the load
Level the washer

When to call: Constant UE codes on normal loads point to worn suspension.

LE — Motor locked

Motor locked — the motor can't turn the drum.

Common causes

Overloaded drum
Item jammed between drum and tub
Motor, rotor or sensor problem

Try this first

Remove some of the load and reset the washer

When to call: If LE returns with a small load, the motor system needs testing.

dE / dE1 / dE2 — Door error

Door error — the door isn't closed or locked.

Common causes

Clothing caught in the door
Damaged latch
Failed door lock

Try this first

Close the door firmly and restart

When to call: A failed lock assembly is a quick repair.

FE — Overfill

Overfill — too much water.

Common causes

Inlet valve stuck open
Pressure sensor problem

Try this first

Turn off the water supply if water keeps running with the washer off

When to call: Call promptly — an inlet valve that won't close can flood the room.

PE — Water-level (pressure) sensor error

Water-level (pressure) sensor error.

Common causes

Pressure sensor or its hose

Try this first

Reset the washer once

When to call: Needs a technician to test the sensor.

tCL — Not an error

Not an error — a reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle.

Common causes

Set number of cycles since the last tub clean

Try this first

Run Tub Clean with the drum empty, or press Tub Clean to dismiss

When to call: No service needed. In humid Florida laundry rooms, running it monthly helps prevent mildew.

How to reset

Unplug the washer for 10 minutes to reset it, then run Rinse + Spin. A code that comes straight back means the problem is still there.

Codes vary by model and year. Check your owner's manual for your exact model — if a code isn't listed here, call us and we'll look it up.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-07 by Mako Appliance Repair.

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