What to check, in order
- Open the taps fully
Both hot and cold, turned all the way anticlockwise.
- Straighten the hoses
Check the inlet hoses aren't kinked, and that hot and cold go to the right taps.
- Clean the inlet filters
Turn the taps off, unscrew the hoses from the back of the washer and clean the mesh filters with an old toothbrush.
- Check the end of the drain hose
If it sits in water, the washer can siphon water out as fast as it fills.
- Frozen?
Wrap a hot towel round a frozen tap for about 5 minutes, and thaw a frozen hose in water no hotter than 50°C (122°F).
When to call an engineer
If it keeps happening with good water pressure, the inlet valve may have failed, so book a repair.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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Quick answers
What does the LG IE error code mean?
The tub didn't fill in the time the washer allows. It's easy to read as 1E, but the first character is the letter I.
Can I fix LG IE myself?
Very easy (about 15 minutes). Start with: open the taps fully; straighten the hoses; clean the inlet filters. If it keeps happening with good water pressure, the inlet valve may have failed, so book a repair.
Is LG IE worth repairing?
Worth fixing. Usually free, and at worst an inexpensive inlet valve.
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