LG Washing Machine Error IE: What It Means and How to Fix It
Short answer
IE on a LG washing machine means: the tub does not fill to an adequate level in the specified time. First step: Check the faucet is open (turn anticlockwise) and the supply hose is connected.
Water inlet error (no water)
Applies to: LG front-load washers
Likely causes
- Water cut off / faucet closed / hose not connected
- Hose pressed or bent
- Frozen hose
How to fix it
- 1Check the faucet is open (turn anticlockwise) and the supply hose is connected.
- 2Unfold a pressed or bent supply hose.
- 3In winter check whether faucet/hose are frozen: wrap the faucet in a hot, wet cloth for 5 min; thaw hoses in warm water below 50 °C.
- 4Clean the water supply (inlet) filter after closing the faucet.
- 5If the code persists, contact LG customer service.
Safety
- Switch the appliance off and unplug it before removing any cover or filter.
- Close the faucet before removing the hose to clean the filter.
When to call a professional: If it persists, the water supply valve may be faulty – service.
Inlet error (top-load)
Applies to: LG top-load washers
How to fix it
- 1Make sure taps are open and hoses are firmly connected.
- 2Straighten pressed or kinked hoses.
- 3Thaw frozen taps/hoses (wrap taps in a hot cloth ~5 min; hoses in water below 50 °C).
- 4Clean the inlet filter after closing the taps.
- 5If the code persists, contact LG customer service.
Safety
- Switch the appliance off and unplug it before removing any cover or filter.
- Close the taps before removing the hose to clean the filter.
When to call a professional: If the problem persists, the inlet valve may be faulty – LG service centre.
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Source
Based on LG's official error code information: LG US – LG Front Load Washer - Error Code List(New), LG AT (DE) – [LG Toplader-Waschmaschine] Fehlercode-Liste. Last checked 2026-10-28. Codes and their meaning can differ by model and region; check your appliance's manual.
Frequently asked questions
What does LG washing machine error code IE mean?
The tub does not fill to an adequate level in the specified time.
How do I fix IE on a LG washing machine?
Check the faucet is open (turn anticlockwise) and the supply hose is connected. Unfold a pressed or bent supply hose. In winter check whether faucet/hose are frozen: wrap the faucet in a hot, wet cloth for 5 min; thaw hoses in warm water below 50 °C. Clean the water supply (inlet) filter after closing the faucet. If the code persists, contact LG customer service.
When should I call a technician for IE?
If it persists, the water supply valve may be faulty – service.