Published 14:19 IST, February 17th 2020
What is IE error in washing machine? How to solve the IE error code in your LG machine
IE error in washing machine is quite common. People who use LG washing machines may usually come across this error. Know the reasons and learn how to fix them.
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An IE error code in LG washing machines signals that machine’s washer was t filled with water in allotted time. This could also be possible due to a faulty water inlet valve or a problem with a drain hose among ors. In certain instances of cold and freezing wear conditions, an IE error may also indicate that water from water supply lines has frozen. So, once temperature rises above freezing, water supply goes back to rmal.
Apart from this, re could be many possible reasons you see an IE error code on your LG washing machine. Let us take a look at what are some of major causes of IE error in LG washing machines and how you can solve IE error code:
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Closed Supply Taps
An IE error code also shows up on washer’s display if a user does t fully open both hot and cold water taps. So, it is best that you keep both hot and cold water taps fully open.
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Kinked or damd inlet hoses
Water does t have a proper flow into washer if washer’s inlet hoses have been kinked or damd. To fix problem, you will need to straighten out kinks of any kind that may be in water lines. In case you tice some dam in inlet hoses, you will need to get m replaced. You will also need to check that hot and cold water supply hoses are in proper form and t bent or damd with hard water.
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Inlet filters may be clogged
You will need to turn off your home’s hot and cold water supply taps or valve and plug off water inlet hoses from washer. Make sure that you have a bucket or any kind of container to drain out remaining water that is released from hoses. w, you will need to take a look at inlet filters which are on valves of washer and examine if re are any kind of mineral deposits or any kind of dirt which may be clogging m. In case filters on inlet valves or hoses have been clogged, you will need to remove and clean m properly.
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Use of third party FloodSafe Hoses
Sometimes, FloodSafe hoses that you are using may t compatible with your LG washing machine. inlet valve which is on your machine can open up very quickly to supply immediate water pressure. This may also trigger FloodSafe hose to shut down as if re has been a leak to cut off water supply. If IE code continues to appear after using Floodsafe hoses or any such third party hoses, your best bet would be to opt for LG hoses that came along with washer.
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12:37 IST, February 17th 2020