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LG Error Codes
LG home appliances
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LG washing machine Error Codes
OE
Drain Error — water is not draining from the machine.
🚨 Critical$150–$350
UE
Unbalanced Error — laundry is unevenly distributed, preventing safe spin.
⚠️ Warning$0 DIY, $200–$400 for shock absorbers
LE
Motor Error — the drum motor has locked up or is drawing too much current.
🚨 Critical$100–$400
DE
Door Error — door is open or the door latch sensor is faulty.
⚠️ Warning$80–$220
LE
Motor error — the drum motor is locked or overloaded and cannot operate.
🚨 Critical$150–$500
UE
Unbalanced load — the spin cycle cannot proceed due to laundry imbalance.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
PE
Water pressure sensor error — the sensor monitoring water level is malfunctioning.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
FE
Water overflow error — too much water has entered the drum.
🚨 Critical$100–$250
dL
Door lock error — the door lock mechanism is not functioning properly.
⚠️ Warning$80–$180
FE
Water Overflow Error — the drum has filled with too much water.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
PE
Pressure Sensor Error — the water level sensor is malfunctioning.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
OE (Overflow)
Water Overflow — the drum has overfilled beyond the safe level.
🚨 Critical$150–$400
SE
Door Sensor Error — the door sensor is not reading correctly.
⚠️ Warning$80–$220
CE
Current Error — the motor is drawing too much current, indicating an overload or motor fault.
🚨 Critical$200–$500
IE
Inlet Water Error — the machine cannot fill with water within the allowed time.
🚨 Critical$120–$280
LG dishwasher Error Codes
AE
Anti-Flood Error — water sensor at the bottom of the machine has detected a leak.
🚨 Critical$100–$450 depending on source of leak
E1
Water Inlet Error — dishwasher is not filling with water within the required time.
🚨 Critical$100–$250
tE
Thermistor Error — the water temperature sensor has failed.
⚠️ Warning$80–$200
hE
Heater Error — the heating element is not warming water to the target temperature.
⚠️ Warning$120–$350
AE
Leak detected — water sensor in the base pan has detected moisture from a leak.
🚨 Critical$100–$400
nE
Vario motor error — the spray arm motor is not functioning properly.
⚠️ Warning$150–$350
LG refrigerator Error Codes
Er FF
Freezer Fan Motor Error — the fan that circulates cold air in the freezer has stopped working.
🚨 Critical$100–$300
Er IF
Ice maker fan motor error — the fan that circulates cold air in the ice maker has failed.
⚠️ Warning$100–$250
E FS
Freezer sensor malfunction — temperature sensor in the freezer is reading incorrectly.
🚨 Critical$100–$300
Er RF
Refrigerator Fan Motor Error — the fan circulating cool air in the fresh food compartment has stopped.
🚨 Critical$100–$280
Er DH
Defrost Heater Error — the automatic defrost heater has failed, leading to ice accumulation.
🚨 Critical$100–$300
LG dryer Error Codes
D80 / D90 / D95
Exhaust Duct Blockage — the dryer has detected that the exhaust duct is 80–95% blocked, creating a fire hazard.
🚨 Critical$80–$200 for professional duct cleaning
TE1 / TE2 / TE3
Thermistor Error — a temperature sensor in the dryer has malfunctioned.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
PS
Power Supply Error — the dryer is detecting incorrect voltage from the power supply.
🚨 Critical$80–$300 for electrical repair
D80
Vent blockage warning — 80% of airflow is blocked. This is a fire risk.
🚨 Critical$100–$200 professional cleaning
D90
Vent blockage warning — 90% blocked. Immediate fire hazard.
🚨 Critical$100–$300
PS
Power supply error — the dryer is detecting incorrect voltage.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300 electrical repair
DE
Door Error — the dryer door is not fully closed or the door switch has failed.
⚠️ Warning$60–$180
tHE
Thermistor Error (High) — the inlet air temperature sensor is reading above its expected range.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
tE4
Thermistor Error (Exhaust) — the exhaust air temperature sensor has failed.
🚨 Critical$80–$250
E3
Overheating — the dryer drum temperature has exceeded the safe maximum.
🚨 Critical$80–$300
LG stove Error Codes
F9
Door Latch Error — the oven door lock is not engaging during self-clean or is stuck locked.
⚠️ Warning$100–$300
F3
Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD) Open Circuit — the oven temperature probe is reading an open circuit.
🚨 Critical$100–$250
F5
Runaway Temperature — oven temperature has exceeded the set target by a large margin.
🚨 Critical$200–$600
F1
Control Board Error — the main control board has detected a fault.
🚨 Critical$200–$600
F2
Oven Overtemperature — oven temperature has exceeded the maximum safe limit.
🚨 Critical$200–$700
F10
Oven Runaway Temperature — oven exceeded temperature set point by a large margin.
🚨 Critical$200–$700
F11
Shorted Keypad — a button on the range control panel is stuck or shorted.
⚠️ Warning$100–$400
Related Troubleshooting Guides
Guide
Washer Drain Error Guide
How to diagnose and fix long-drain, no-drain, and pump-related washer error codes.
Guide
Dryer Heating Error Guide
What to check when a dryer overheats, fails to heat, or shows thermal and airflow-related error codes.
Guide
Dishwasher Leak and Drain Error Guide
How to troubleshoot anti-flood, leak, vent, filter, and drain issues on dishwashers.