FE means the washer detected more water than the cycle calls for. LG’s documented cause is a faulty water valve that isn’t shutting off properly. The fix starts with closing both supply taps and draining the machine before assuming a part needs replacing.
Brand: LG
LG Washer Error Code FE (Overfill)
FE means the washer filled with more water than it should have, usually pointing to a stuck water valve.
Meaning
Possible causes
No cause is certain until it has been checked on the appliance.
- Likely Water inlet valve not shutting off completely
- Possible Water level sensor misreading the fill
First checks
- Close both hot and cold water supply taps first, before touching anything else.
- Power the washer on, set spin speed to no spin, and press Start/Pause to drain any trapped water.
- Restart a normal cycle and watch the first fill closely to see if FE returns immediately.
What not to do
- Running another full cycle to see if it clears itself after FE. LG treats a persistent FE as a repair case, not something to cycle through repeatedly.
An error code varies by brand
The same code can have a different meaning depending on the brand and model. Always check your appliance's manual before acting.
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