LG Dishwasher · Code HE

LG Dishwasher HE code: Heater error

The dishwasher could not heat the water properly, or the water got hotter than it should. Dishes may come out poorly cleaned or wet.

Most common causes

  1. Failed heater
  2. Faulty temperature sensor
  3. Low water level during heating
  4. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the dishwasher's breaker off for about 30 seconds and back on, then restart the cycle
  2. Run the kitchen hot water until it is hot before starting a cycle

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

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

Quick answers

What does HE mean on a LG Dishwasher?

The dishwasher could not heat the water properly, or the water got hotter than it should. Dishes may come out poorly cleaned or wet.

Can I clear the HE code myself?

Try these first: Turn the dishwasher's breaker off for about 30 seconds and back on, then restart the cycle Run the kitchen hot water until it is hot before starting a cycle Call a technician if HE returns; LG recommends service for this code.

How much does it cost to fix a HE 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

AE · Leak detectedIE · Water fill errorOE · Drain errorbE · Too many sudsCL · Control lock onFE · Overfill 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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