LG Washer · Code PE / E33

LG Washer PE code: Water level sensor error

The part that measures how much water is in the tub is giving readings the washer cannot trust. Without it the washer cannot fill or drain correctly.

Most common causes

  1. Failed water level (pressure) sensor
  2. Loose, pinched or clogged sensor hose
  3. Loose wiring to the sensor
  4. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and restart the cycle
  2. Make sure the washer is not overloaded and is using the right detergent

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

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Quick answers

What does PE mean on a LG Washer?

The part that measures how much water is in the tub is giving readings the washer cannot trust. Without it the washer cannot fill or drain correctly.

Can I clear the PE code myself?

Try these first: Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and restart the cycle Make sure the washer is not overloaded and is using the right detergent Call a technician if PE comes back after a power reset; the sensor and its hose are inside the cabinet.

How much does it cost to fix a PE 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 loadAE · Water leak detectedCE · Motor current / speed errorCL · Child lock onFE · Overfill 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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