LG Dishwasher · Code AE / E1 / EI

LG Dishwasher AE code: Leak detected

Water has collected in the base under the tub and lifted the leak float switch. The dishwasher stops to protect your floor.

Most common causes

  1. Too many suds from hand dish soap or too much detergent
  2. Dirty or damaged door gasket
  3. Dishwasher not level
  4. Blocked or damaged spray arm, or large items deflecting water at the door
  5. Leaking hose or part inside the unit

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Use only dishwasher detergent (never hand dish soap) and do not overfill the dispenser
  2. Wipe food off the door gasket and check it for tears
  3. Make sure the dishwasher is level
  4. Check that spray arms spin freely and large items are loaded so they do not spray water at the door

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: lg.com · lg.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does AE mean on a LG Dishwasher?

Water has collected in the base under the tub and lifted the leak float switch. The dishwasher stops to protect your floor.

Can I clear the AE code myself?

Try these first: Use only dishwasher detergent (never hand dish soap) and do not overfill the dispenser Wipe food off the door gasket and check it for tears Make sure the dishwasher is level Check that spray arms spin freely and large items are loaded so they do not spray water at the door Call a technician if AE returns after correcting detergent and loading, or if you see water under the dishwasher. Drying out the base requires removing the lower panel with the breaker off, which is best left to a pro.

How much does it cost to fix a AE code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other LG Dishwasher codes

IE · Water fill errorOE · Drain errorbE · Too many sudsCL · Control lock onFE · Overfill errorHE · Heater errorLE · Wash motor errornE · Spray pump (vario) errortE · Temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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