LG Washers2019–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 should be 21-23 Ohm ±10%); Air chamber and tube clogged

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm PE is displayed. Note: PE will NOT disappear when START/PAUSE is pressed — it does not enter pause mode

  2. 2

    Check if pressure sensor connector is broken or loose. Reconnect or repair if so

  3. 3

    Measure resistance of pressure sensor (pin 1 to pin 3, should be 21-23 Ohm ±10%). Replace pressure switch if out of range

  4. 4

    Check if AIR CHAMBER and tube are clogged. Fix air chamber and remove foreign material if clogged

  5. 5

    If all checks pass, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

This Error Applies To

LG WM8980H Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)

Service manual exact match: WM8980HVAService manual exact match: WM8980HBA

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