Error codes
Search for a code displayed by your appliance. The same code can vary by brand and model.
Examples: not draining E15 leak not heating
LG Washer Error Code OE (Drain Error)
OE means the washer isn’t draining in time. LG’s own fix starts with the drain hose and filter, not the pump.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code F9E1
F9E1 is Whirlpool’s Long Drain code. It’s most often a dirty filter, a kinked hose, or oversudsing, not a failed pump.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code F6E4
F6E4 means the overfill float switch has tripped. Whirlpool’s official fix starts with checking that the dishwasher is level, not with replacing the switch.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code F2E2
F2E2 signals a communication fault between the main control board and the user interface. Whirlpool’s own fix is a power reset; if the code returns, it calls for a service visit, not more DIY troubleshooting.
Whirlpool Dishwasher Error Code F8E4
F8E4 usually shows up right after installation and points to the water supply connection or the float switch, not a defective dishwasher.
Whirlpool Washer Error Code F7 E1 (Motor Speed Error)
F7 E1 signals a motor speed sensing error, most often because shipping bolts were left in place or the load is too heavy.
Whirlpool Washer Sud Error Code (Too Many Suds)
Sud or Sd means the washer detected too many suds and is automatically extending the rinse; it’s almost always a detergent issue, not a fault.
Whirlpool Washer Error Code F8 E1 or LO FL (Low Water Flow)
F8 E1 or LO FL means the washer is sensing low water flow, usually a household supply valve that isn’t fully open or a kinked fill hose.
Whirlpool Washer Error Code F5 E2 (Door Won’t Lock)
F5 E2 means the washer’s control tried and failed to lock the door, almost always because something is physically blocking it from closing fully.
