LG Washers2016–present

Error Code PE

Pressure Sensor Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Pressure sensor assembly out of order; Water level frequency consistently below 10 kHz or over 30 kHz; Pressure sensor connector broken or loose; Pressure sensor resistance out of range (pin 1 to pin 3: 21-23 Ohm +/-10%); Air chamber and tube clogged; Main PWB defective

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm PE is displayed (Note: PE error does not disappear when Start/Pause is pressed; power will turn off within 20 seconds if unresolved)

  2. 2

    Check pressure sensor connector — if broken or loose, reconnect or repair

  3. 3

    Measure resistance of pressure sensor (pin 1 to pin 3) — spec: 21-23 Ohm +/-10% — if out of range, replace pressure switch

  4. 4

    Check if AIR CHAMBER and tube are clogged — if yes, fix air chamber and remove foreign material

  5. 5

    If all above pass, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

This Error Applies To

LG WM8900H Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WM8900HBAService manual exact match: WM8900HVA

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