IE error in the LG washing machine

You decided to start washing, but the drum does not fill with water or fills with water suspiciously slowly, and the display shows the IE error? Let's figure out what it is and how to fix the problem.

An IE error means that the washing machine is too slow or not drawing water. Before calling the wizard, you can try to deal with this yourself.

What is IE error?

The IE or Inlet Error error means that the LG washing machine for some reason was unable to fill with water within the allotted time. There may be several reasons: from the water being turned off in the house at that moment to serious malfunctions that require professional repair.

The IE error can be caused by one of several reasons:

• Water supply valve malfunction. The valve does not open on the signal from the control module and water does not enter the washing machine tank or the valve opens only slightly, and the amount of water collected may not be enough for the washing machine to operate.
• The water level sensor or pressure switch is out of order.
• The electronic controller of the washing machine is faulty.
• There is no water in the water supply, or the tap is closed.

Solution

If the water supply valve is faulty, it must be replaced.

If the pressure switch fails, blow out the pressure switch tube. If the cause is not a blockage, replace the pressure switch.

In case of electronic controller failure, it will most often be enough to replace the thyristor or relay and solder the tracks. If this is not enough, the electronic controller may need to be replaced.

If there is no water, you should restore the water supply and also check the shut-off valve that shuts off the water supply to the washing machine. It may have been closed or not fully opened.

Another solution: unplug the machine for 15-20 minutes and then plug it back in. The error may be caused by a malfunction in the control unit.