LG Washer · Code AE

LG Washer AE code: Water leak detected

The washer sensed water where it should not be, a sign of a leak inside the machine or at its connections.

Most common causes

  1. Loose inlet hose connection
  2. Too many suds overflowing
  3. Leaking door gasket or internal hose
  4. Cracked tub or dispenser part

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn off the water faucets and check both inlet hose connections for drips; hand-tighten if loose
  2. Look for water under the washer and wipe the door gasket clean
  3. Unplug for 10 seconds, plug back in and restart

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 AE mean on a LG Washer?

The washer sensed water where it should not be, a sign of a leak inside the machine or at its connections.

Can I clear the AE code myself?

Try these first: Turn off the water faucets and check both inlet hose connections for drips; hand-tighten if loose Look for water under the washer and wipe the door gasket clean Unplug for 10 seconds, plug back in and restart Call a technician if water is leaking from inside the cabinet or AE returns after a restart.

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 Washer codes

dE · Door or lid lock errorIE · Water fill errorLE · Motor locked / overloadedOE · Drain errortCL · Tub clean reminderUE · Unbalanced loadCE · Motor current / speed errorCL · Child lock onFE · Overfill errorPE · Water level sensor errorPF · Power failureSud · Too many sudstE · Heating 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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