# LG washers error codes | Costolio URL: https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-washers/ Updated: 2026-11-02 # LG washers error codes 10 washer error codes for LG front-load and top-load washers, LG SideKick pedestal washers, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from LG's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual. ## All codes - [IE](https://costolio.com#ie) Not enough water is coming in. - [UE](https://costolio.com#ue) The load is unbalanced. - [OE](https://costolio.com#oe) Water cannot drain. - [LE](https://costolio.com#le) The motor is overloaded and locked. - [FF](https://costolio.com#ff) The unit is frozen. - [PF](https://costolio.com#pf) A power failure interrupted the cycle. - [dE](https://costolio.com#de) The lid is not closed properly (top-load). - [dE1](https://costolio.com#de1) The drawer is not closed properly. - [dE2](https://costolio.com#de2) The drawer is closed but did not lock. - [dE3](https://costolio.com#de3) The lid is not properly latched. ## IE on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: Not enough water is coming in. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Make sure the water supply tap is fully open and straighten a kinked supply hose. - Turn off the water supply and clean the filter in the inlet hose. - Check house water pressure; call a plumber if it is too low. ## UE on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: The load is unbalanced. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - If the load is small, add one or two similar items. - Rearrange the load, close the door and press Start/Pause. ## OE on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: Water cannot drain. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Straighten a kinked drain hose. - Clean the drain filter. ## LE on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: The motor is overloaded and locked. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Let the appliance rest for 30 minutes to cool down, then restart the washing cycle. ## FF on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: The unit is frozen. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Supply warm water into the drum to unfreeze the drain hose and drain pump. - Cover the supply hose with a warm, wet towel. ## PF on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: A power failure interrupted the cycle. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Restart the cycle. ## dE on LG front-load and top-load washers What it means: The lid is not closed properly (top-load). You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Close the lid fully and press Start/Pause; it will not spin unless locked. ## dE1 on LG SideKick pedestal washers What it means: The drawer is not closed properly. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Close the drawer; the washer will lock and start. ## dE2 on LG SideKick pedestal washers What it means: The drawer is closed but did not lock. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Turn it off, hold the drawer open, restart the cycle and close the drawer firmly. ## dE3 on LG SideKick pedestal washers What it means: The lid is not properly latched. You can usually fix this yourself. ### What to try - Turn the washer off, open the drawer and make sure the latch area is free of clothing and other obstructions. - Close the lid, shut the drawer and restart the cycle. ### Source - [LG Washer - Error Code List (LG USA Support)](https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-washer-error-code-list--20150140270078) (checked 2026-11-02) Brand names and model names are trademarks of their owners. Costolio is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer. ## Related - [Whirlpool front-load washers and Maytag washers error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/whirlpool/whirlpool-front-load-washers/) - [Samsung washers error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/samsung/samsung-washers/) - [LG refrigerators error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-refrigerators/) - [LG ranges error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-ranges/) - [LG microwaves error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-microwaves/) - [LG dryers error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/lg/lg-dryers/) - [All appliance error codes](https://costolio.com/home/appliances/)