LG Washer Error Code LE: What It Means and How to Fix It
Seeing LE on your LG washer? Here is what LG says it means, the checks you can safely do yourself, and when to call a technician.
What Does LG Error Code LE Mean?
An LE code means the motor in your LG washer can’t turn the drum. LG lists an overloaded drum or a foreign object caught in the tub as the usual causes.
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Common Signs With the LE Code
You may notice one or more of these along with LE.
What Causes LG Error Code LE?
These are the causes LG lists and the parts a technician checks.
How to Fix LG Error Code LE
Try these steps in order. Unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker before reaching inside or removing panels.
Reset the washer
Unplug the washer for about 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again.
Reduce the load
Remove some laundry. For heavy bedding, use the bedding or duvet cycle.
Check for objects in the drum
With the washer unplugged and empty, turn the drum by hand and look and listen for anything caught. Remove coins or objects with pliers or tweezers.
Try a small test load
Run a short cycle with a few items. If LE returns, the washer needs service.
When to Call a Technician
Schedule a repair if:
- LE returns after a reset with a light load
- The drum is hard to turn by hand or grinds
- You smell burning or hear loud humming from the motor
- The washer won’t start any cycle
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LG Washer LE FAQs
LE is a motor lock error. The washer tried to turn the drum and couldn’t, usually because of an overload, a stuck object or a motor or sensor fault.
Yes. LG lists overloading as a common cause. Remove some laundry and use the bedding cycle for heavy items.
If the load is light and nothing is caught in the drum, the motor, its sensor, wiring or the control board likely needs diagnosis.
No. Stop using it if LE keeps returning. Forcing the motor can make the damage worse.
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