LG uses FE when the washer senses more water in the tub than expected.
What FE means
LG uses FE when the washer senses more water in the tub than expected.
What you may notice
- The water level is unusually high
- The washer stops or drains
- Water may continue entering
- FE returns quickly
Most likely causes
- 01An inlet valve is stuck open
- 02A pressure-sensing fault
- 03Excess suds confuse water sensing
- 04A hose or control problem
- 05Debris holds the valve open
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Stop the water
Close both washer supply valves if filling continues.
Disconnect power
Unplug the appliance if the area is dry and safe to reach.
Check for suds
Note whether excess foam preceded the error.
Do not keep testing
Leave the water off if the tub refills while the washer is off.
Know where to stop
Treat uncontrolled filling as a flooding risk. If water is near the outlet, switch off the breaker instead of touching the plug.
When to call a technician or support
Arrange prompt service for a stuck inlet valve, repeated FE code, or any active leak.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
LG USA Support — washer error-code list Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.