OE or IE on the display
OE means it isn’t draining (filter, hose or pump). IE means water isn’t coming in (tap, hose filter or inlet valve).
LG washing machines repaired at your home across Nairobi and Kiambu. LG is known for Inverter Direct Drive washing machines, linear compressor fridges, OLED and NanoCell TVs and DUALCOOL air conditioners.
Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll usually know the likely cause before we arrive.
OE means it isn’t draining (filter, hose or pump). IE means water isn’t coming in (tap, hose filter or inlet valve).
On Direct Drive machines this points to the motor rotor, its position sensor or the wiring to it. The motor itself rarely fails.
Worn drum bearings. We strip the tub and replace the bearings and seal.
Water left in the drum, or a code like 5C, OE or E18. Usually a blocked filter, hose or a worn drain pump.
Clothes come out soaking. Unbalanced loads, a drain fault, a worn belt or motor brushes.
Water on the floor from a torn door seal, loose hose, cracked sump or overfilling drawer.
LG displays short codes such as OE, IE, LE, Er FF and CH. Send us the code with a photo of the rating plate inside the door or on the side, and we’ll bring the likely part.










Common codes and what they usually mean. Exact meanings vary by model, so treat this as a guide.
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 4C · 4E | No water coming inTap closed, low pressure, blocked inlet filter or a faulty inlet valve. |
| 5C · 5E · SE | Not drainingBlocked drain filter or hose, or a worn drain pump. |
| UE · UB | Load unbalancedUneven load, machine not level, or worn shock absorbers. |
| DC · DE · DS | Door problemDoor not shut, or a faulty door lock or switch. |
| LE · LC | Water leak detectedLeak inside the machine, often a hose or the sump. |
| HE · HC | Heating faultHeating element, temperature sensor or overheating. |
| 3E · 3C | Motor faultMotor, wiring or the control board driving it. |
| Sud · SUd | Too many sudsToo much or the wrong detergent. It pauses to let the foam settle. |
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IE | No water coming inTap, inlet hose filter or inlet valve. |
| OE | Not drainingDrain filter, hose or pump blocked. |
| UE | Load unbalancedUneven load or worn suspension. |
| dE | Door openDoor not closed properly or the door lock has failed. |
| LE | Motor lockedSomething jamming the drum, or a motor or board fault. |
| PE | Water level sensorPressure sensor or its hose. |
| tE | Heating sensorTemperature sensor or heater. |
| FE | Too much waterInlet valve not closing, or a level sensor fault. |
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E17 · F17 | Filling too slowlyTap, inlet filter or inlet valve. |
| E18 · F18 | Not drainingPump filter or drain hose blocked. |
| E23 | Water in the baseAnti-flood switch tripped by a leak. |
| F16 | Door not closedDoor not shut, or the lock is faulty. |
| F21 | Drum not turningDrum blocked, or a motor or board fault. |
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The fault and the full price, before any work starts.
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Still not sure? Call 0725 570 499 or send a photo of the fault on WhatsApp.
In most cases yes. The direct drive motor is very durable. Faults are usually a rotor sensor, wiring, the drain pump or bearings, all of which we repair.
Yes. We repair LG washing machines at your home across Nairobi and Kiambu, including OE or IE on the display, LE code, drum stuck, loud roar on spin. The diagnosis is free and you approve the price before any work starts.
Yes. We fit genuine LG parts or parts made for your exact model, and test the washing machine with you before we leave.
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