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LG washer FE error: washer is overfilling
For “LG washer FE error: washer is overfilling”, fE is an overfill condition.
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For “LG washer FE error: washer is overfilling”, fE is an overfill condition. Stop the cycle and water supply if the tub is filling abnormally; do not keep resetting a washer that may continue taking water.
Check these first
- Stop the machine and inspect the water level.
- Check whether water continues entering after the machine stops.
- Confirm drain hose installation is not causing abnormal fill/drain behavior.
Fix it in this order
- Turn off supply taps if filling continues.
- Drain safely.
- Power-cycle only once the water condition is controlled.
- If FE returns or water enters with power off, service the inlet valve/level sensing system.
Evidence to keep
- FE code
- Water level
- Whether water enters while powered off
Do not make it harder
- Leaving an overfilling machine unattended
- Continuing to run cycles to “see if it clears”
How you know it is fixed
- Fill stops at the correct level and FE does not return.
If the obvious fix does not work
- If FE follows excessive suds, use the correct detergent amount and clear the suds condition before retrying.
- If it recurs with correct detergent and normal supply, service is warranted.
If this still isn't resolved
- LG service / water shutoff if uncontrolled filling
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