13
Feb
2011

Fix for Error Code “LE” on LG Front Load Washing Machine

I just had an interesting experience with our LG washing machine today. I found some hints for the solution online buried in some user forums, but I thought posting my particular solution here in a less cluttered blog might make it easier to find.

I had just run a load of laundry, emptied the machine, and reloaded. I put the detergent in and started the machine. After sitting for about 2 minutes with no activity, a "LE" error message appeared.

While the online forums indicated this might be a problem with a sensor, I was able to solve the problem by doing the following:

1. Press the Power button
2. Manually rotate the hopper 4 times clockwise and 4 times counter-clockwise.
3. Press the power button and run the machine normally.

Don't know if this will work for everyone, but it worked for me. If I keep getting the error message, I'll have to call LG and find out about this sensor I was reading about.

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  • Connie

    Have a 6 yr old TROMM LG front loader… Got the LE message this morning, have never had other problems… Searched the web for a fix, this was the first advise I looked at and it worked!!!!!!!!!

  • Denny C

    Just go the LE error code and this works. I can’t thank you enough for this fix!!!

  • bttrcup143

    My 10 yr old LG WM1832CW front load washer started giving me problems a month after moving to my new home. Error LE. I tried the tips on this page with no luck. We replaced the stator senor and it worked. It was easy enough to do ourselves. Until two weeks ago when I got the code again. I immediately ordered the same part since it was cheap enough. After we fixed it the 2nd time, I ran 2 loads and the LE error code came back. I was in tears. So I pulled this page again and tried the steps again. I had to try 3 times but eventually it worked! When I turned the drum though I think I had to turn it hard enough to make it power itself back on eliminating the last step. I think that might have been the trick. Thank you soooooo much for saving me lots of money!

  • bttrcup143

    got 2 more loads out of it before getting the same message. ugh.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/michael.jameson.756 Michael Jameson

    Great Fix! Thank you very much.

  • LGturner

    worked for me today. I did both the unplug and sit for 30 minutes + 4 full turns in both directions. thank you!

    • http://www.facebook.com/Tuaussi Bob Simmons

      The turns didn’t work, but I flipped off the circuit breaker for five minutes and it worked.

      • http://russ.alman.us/ Russ Alman

        Rule #1 of anything with a computer chip. It it starts acting funky, turn it off (completely) and turn it on again. Sounds silly to reboot your washing machine, but that’s exactly what you did :)

  • Rachel

    Thank you for posting! Fixed mine, too. :o )

  • Nursebytrade

    Thank you so much Alan, you saved us a huge service fee. It worked like a charm!

  • CarolRich1

    my LG machines are seven years old and have had this issue several times as well. I had several service calls since they were under warranty and during my last warranty call, techinician ordered the sensor assembly but did not need it and left with me. I am experiencing the same issue again and was thrilled to find your site with these helpful tips as warranty is now expired. Unfortunately turning the drum/hopper is not working but was pleased to find directions on replacing the sensor assembly. Will try this later today. Thanks for saving us from needlessly spending hard earned money on an issue LG needs to correct, address and maybe recall. Shame on you LG!!! Kudos to you Russ!!!

  • Teresa

    Worked! Thank you so much :)

    • http://russ.alman.us/ Russ Alman

      You’re welcome

  • Rodney

    Russ I am having the same issue as most and read this blog page today. Thanks for taking the time to do this it has been helpful to me, Hope to have some good news soon ,as I am working on the issues now.

  • jnkm2001

    Awesome!!! Just had the “LE” code on my LG front loader and turned it clockwise and counter-clockwise and its working!!! Thank you so much!

  • marcella

    OK, I could pretty much reach through this screen and kiss you!!! I’m getting ready to leave on a 10-day vacation and I put an important load of clothes in the washer and got the LE error (which according to my service guide – requires a service call.) I used your quick fix and while the load isn’t finished yet, it appears to have done the trick! THANKS!!!!!

  • David Dibble

    NO WAY! It worked :-) It’s good to be the King!

  • MrBigglesworth

    Instruction number 1 is not clear, so you press power…then release? and then do steps 2 and 3, or press and hold power while you turn the hopper/drum then press power again to shut down and press again to restart for normal operation?

  • mrflan

    I can’t believe it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    THANK YOU :) ))))

  • Darlene

    I have a LG THOMM (8 yrs or so) and I keep getting a dE error after several attempts of opening and shutting the door and changing cycles the washer will finally start the cycle, or during the cycle the error will pop up. Now and then I will get a PE error. Help !

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