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Error Code

LG Washer SE Error Code

VERIFIED

Error code SE
Appliance Washer

What SE is

A front-load LG washer displays SE to report a sensor error.

Power reset

  1. Switch the washer off and pull the plug.
  2. Wait 10 seconds, then bring power back.
  3. Turn it on and start the wash cycle again.

If SE remains, a professional technician needs to service the washer.

Other sensor codes

  • tE is a heating or water temperature sensor error.
  • PE, E33 is a water level sensor fault.
  • vS, uS, u5 is a vibration sensor issue.

Sensor trouble? LG washer service, San Francisco

An SE that returns after the reset belongs on a call to (415) 223-7887. We take LG washer repair questions from San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area; keep the model number and the outcome of your reset ready.

Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so SE may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

The washer reports a sensor error.

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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