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LG Washing Machine

LG Washing Machine FE error

Too much water (overflow)

Needs a technicianCross-checked from 2+ sources

Try a reset once. If it comes back, a trained technician should repair it.

Also shown as: E4

What it means

More water than expected is inside, so the machine stops filling and tries to drain it.

Common causes

  • Inlet valve not closing
  • Water level sensor fault or blocked tube
  • Too much foam confusing the sensor

Try this at home first

Tick each step as you go

When to call a technician

If it repeats, a technician should check the inlet valve and water level sensor.

Safety first

Always switch off at the wall socket or MCB before touching any part. Do not open the outdoor unit, control boards or gas pipes yourself — they carry high voltage and pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What does FE mean on a LG Washing Machine?

Too much water (overflow). More water than expected is inside, so the machine stops filling and tries to drain it.

Can I fix LG Washing Machine error FE myself?

You can try a reset first: Close the water tap immediately. If the code returns, call a technician.

Is it safe to keep using the Washing Machine with FE?

Avoid repeated restarts; running with this fault can cause more damage.

Other LG Washing Machine codes

tE Water temperature sensor (NTC) fault PE Water level (pressure) sensor fault LE Motor / drum rotation fault SE Motor speed (Hall) sensor fault CE Motor / drum rotation fault AE Water leak detected Sud Too much foam (suds) PF Power was interrupted CL Child lock is on tCL Tub clean reminder

All LG Washing Machine error codes

Same code on other brands

E4 Door / lid not closed or not locking / Too much water (overflow)IFB Washing Machine E4 Unbalanced load / Door / lid not closed or not lockingGodrej Washing Machine E-02 Cooking time set too longSamsung Microwave E4 Compressor overheating / High pressure / overload protection / Indoor room temperature sensor faultVoltas AC E4 High pressure / overload protection / Compressor overheating / Indoor fan motor fault / Drain / water overflow protectionBlue Star AC E4 Outdoor air temperature sensor faultLloyd AC E4 Memory (EEPROM) error — indoor unit boardHaier AC E01 Control board (PCB) faultBosch Dishwasher E4 Compressor overheatingGree AC

Sources

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Last checked: 2026-10-20