Washer error codes and DIY fixes for every brand — drum, drain, spin and leak problems.
The LG washer dE error code means the washer door was unable to lock. LG states this directly: a dE error code on an LG front load washing machine indicates that the washer door was unable to lock. In most cases, the fix is simple — open the door, remove anything caught in it, close … Read more
The Whirlpool washer F8E1 error code means your washer is not detecting the correct amount of incoming water. In plain terms, the washer expected the tub to fill within a set time, and it did not. Check the water supply first: both taps fully open, inlet hoses unkinked and connected the right way round, and … Read more
The Whirlpool washer F9E1 error code means the washer is taking too long to drain. F9E1 stands for Long Drain. The washer expects the water to drain away within a set time, and if it does not, it stops the cycle, leaves the laundry sitting in water, and shows F9E1. In most cases the cause … Read more
The Samsung washer UE error code means the load inside the drum is unbalanced, so the washer has stopped the spin cycle. UE stands for Unbalanced Error. On some Samsung models the same fault is shown as Ub. The washer detects that the laundry is bunched on one side of the drum, stops spinning to … Read more
The LG washer IE error code means the washer is not filling with water fast enough. IE stands for Water Inlet Error. During the fill part of the cycle, the washer expects the tub to reach a certain water level within a set time. If it does not, it stops, drains if needed, and shows … Read more
The LG washer UE error code means the laundry inside the drum is unbalanced. UE stands for Unbalanced Error. The washer usually shakes or bangs loudly during the spin, slows down, or stops and adds water to try to rebalance the load — and if it cannot, it shows UE and ends the cycle with … Read more
The Samsung washer 4C error code means your Samsung washer is not filling with water correctly. Samsung groups it with 4E: 4C and 4E are the same code, and on some models it also appears as nF or 1 4C. The washer usually starts, waits, and then stops with the code on the display, because … Read more
The Samsung washer 5C error code means your Samsung washer cannot drain the water out of the drum. Samsung groups it with 5E: 5C and 5E are the same code, and on some models it also appears as SE, SC or nd. The washer usually stops mid-cycle, often with the drum still full of water, … Read more
The LG OE error code means your LG washer cannot drain the water out of the drum. OE stands for Outlet Error. The washer usually stops in the middle of a cycle with water still sitting in the drum, and it will not spin until the water has gone. The first safe thing to try … Read more