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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

  1. Turn off supply taps if filling continues.
  2. Drain safely.
  3. Power-cycle only once the water condition is controlled.
  4. 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

  1. If FE follows excessive suds, use the correct detergent amount and clear the suds condition before retrying.
  2. If it recurs with correct detergent and normal supply, service is warranted.

If this still isn't resolved

  1. LG service / water shutoff if uncontrolled filling

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