Common LG Washing Machines Problems

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Washing machine won't drain

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine that won't drain. Learn what causes OE drain errors and how to clear pump blockages step by step.

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Washing machine won't spin

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine that won't spin. Covers UE unbalanced load error, motor faults, and spin cycle problems.

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Washing machine won't start

Easy

Fix an LG washing machine that won't turn on or start. Covers door errors (dE), power supply, child lock, and control board issues.

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Washing machine is leaking water

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine leaking water. Covers FE overflow error, door seal, hose connections, and pump blockages.

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Washing machine won't fill with water

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine that won't fill with water. Covers IE inlet error, water pressure, inlet valve, and kinked hoses.

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Washing machine door won't open

Easy

Fix an LG washing machine door that is stuck or won't open. Covers dE door lock errors, water remaining in drum, and child lock.

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Washing machine is making loud noise

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine making banging, rattling, or grinding noises. Covers drum bearings, unbalanced load, and foreign objects.

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Washing machine not heating water

Advanced

Fix an LG washing machine that isn't heating the water. Covers tE thermistor errors, heating element, and temperature sensor faults.

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Washing machine vibrating excessively

Easy

Fix an LG washing machine with excessive vibration. Covers levelling feet, unbalanced load (UE), transport bolts, and floor stability.

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Drum is not turning

Advanced

Fix an LG washing machine where the drum won't rotate. Covers LE motor lock error, CE motor current fault, drive belt, and carbon brushes.

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Clothes still wet after spin cycle

Easy

Fix an LG washing machine leaving clothes too wet. Covers spin speed settings, unbalanced load, drain problems, and bearing wear.

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Washing machine has a bad smell

Easy

Fix an LG washing machine with a bad smell or mould odour. Covers tub clean cycle (tCL), door seal mould, detergent drawer, and filter.

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Child lock is active or stuck

Easy

Disable or fix a stuck child lock on an LG washing machine. Step-by-step guide to deactivating CL child lock and unlocking the control panel.

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An error code is showing on the display

Medium

Understand LG washing machine error codes on the display. Find out what AE, EE, PE, and PS fault codes mean and how to fix them.

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Washing machine won't complete a cycle

Medium

Fix an LG washing machine that stops mid-cycle. Covers power failure (PF), door faults, overheating, and drainage problems.

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