LG WASHER IE ERROR CODE = WATER INLET ERROR = NO WATER ENTERING WASHER is the definition of the IE or 1E error code on your LG washing machine.
If your LG washer is getting the IE error code, there can be a few reasons why the IE or 1E error code can display. The IE error code on the LG washers display is indicating water did not fill the tub or it did not fill properly in the allotted time. This can be from a faulty water inlet valve, drain hose issue, bent water hoses, the water valves to the washer are not “open”, or there may be a communication or wiring harness issue. All these issues can cause your LG washer to display the error code IE. Below we will show you what to check and how to fix and clear the IE error code.
LG Washer Getting IE Error Code – What Does IE Mean? – How To Clear Reset Fix IE Fault Code?
When your LG washer shows the IE error or fault code, this means WATER INLET ERROR. This error code is telling you the washer tub did not fill with water in a specific time. The error means the water did not reach the correct level within 8 minutes.
LG Washing Machine = IE Error Code = NOT FILLING WITH WATER = WATER INLET FAULT
What to check and how to clear the LG washer IE or 1E error code:
1 – Check to be sure the drain hose is not stuck too far down the standpipe. (If it is too far down then the WATER MAY FILL AND DRAIN AT SAME TIME)
WASHER DRAIN HOSE TOO FAR DOWN STANDPIPE
WATER FILLS AND DRAINS AT SAME TIME
2 – Check and be sure the HOT and COLD water supply valves are fully open.
3 – Check that the HOT and COLD water supply hoses are not bent, damaged, or clogged with hard water.
If the above 3 simple fixes all checked out good and no issues, next remove the water hoses to check for proper waterflow…
To check that water is flowing without interruption to the washer:
1 – Turn OFF the HOT and COLD water supply valves on the wall.
2 – Remove the HOT and COLD water supply hoses FROM THE WASHING MACHINE. (Do not remove the water lines from the wall)
3 – While the water hoses are removed, check where the hoses connect on the washer and be sure the INLET VALVE FILTER SCREENS are not clogged.
LG WASHING MACHINE INLET VALVE FILTER SCREENS
BE SURE THEY ARE NOT CLOGGED
4 – Get a large bucket to hold a few gallons of water.
5 – Place the ends of both the HOT and COLD water valves into the bucket.
6 – Turn the water valves on the wall to OPEN and run water through the hoses to test water flow and pressure.
7 – If water flows with no issues then you may have an issue with the water inlet valve.
If all the above checked out, next you need to check the water inlet valve. You will need to get to the water inlet valve and check to be sure it is secure and the wire harnesses to power it are secure and connected properly. You can test the valves with a multimeter to determine if it is faulty. If you find that the water inlet valve is not working, you should replace it.
LG WASHER WATER INLET VALVES
IF WATER INLET VALVE IS FAULTY – REPLACE IT
OEM WATER INLET VALVES FOR LG WASHERS ARE ABOVE
NOTE: If you get water fill and both water inlet valves are working properly and you still get the IE error code, this MAY indicate a problem with the water level pressure switch. So check the pressure switch to be sure it is operating properly.
LG WASHING MACHINE WATER LEVEL SENSOR PRESSURE SWITCH
LG Washing Machine Displaying Fault Code IE or 1E = The official error code is IE but may look like 1E. So if your LG washer shows IE or 1E error or fault code, you know the washer is not receiving water.
Do you have questions about your LG washing machine getting the IE or 1E error code and need HELP? Please leave a comment below and we will be happy to assist.
Written by Keith Schneerer
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Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.
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LG Dishwasher IE error code. Dishwasher drains then fills (have checked both drain motor and other motors, working) but after the fill the beep then IE code appears and washer immediately empties
THANK YOU! Had a brand new washer giving me the IE code – two different installers, 4 calls to the store, and one call to LG because the store told me it was a “resetting error” (nope, that’s not a thing). I finally got fed up, googled it, found this page and sure enough, the drain hose was too far down the pipe and I fixed it my damn self in five minutes flat.
Lg washers shows 1e error code checked hoses check drain checked the drain filter replace cold water inlet valve still shows code. Once you get through the first wash then the machine will work properly for the next loads.
I had the same issue.
No problem with water fill (it overfilled then IE Code) so I doubted it had to do with the water inlet valve.
I suspected a bad water level sensor.
I opened the top by removing the 2 screws and slid the lid off.
I found the water level sensor on the top/ side of the machine and noticed the rubber air tube was dislodged from the sensor.
Reattached and problem solved.
What was your resolution?
Mine seems to have the same problem.
Water fills up about 3/4 of the tub even when empty then stops and the IE error code comes up.
Meanwhile the water starts leaking out the front door at the bottom.
I run a spin only cycle (14 minutes) and the water drains easily but the tub keeps trying to drain and the timer is stuck at 10 minutes.
Hi Allen,
I have an LG washing machine F1443KD.
An error messages keeps coming up stopping the wash.
“Check water supply and hose.”
However you can see a good supply of water going in the the machine.
No pipes are kinked etc Iv cleared the water filter and replaced there water inlet solenoid.
Any idears please
Many thanks
Andy
The drain hose was the problem! It was easy to fix. Thanks for the help.