Error Code LC
The washer has detected a water leak
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC / LC1
What This Means
Water leakage on the base, hose, valve, or tub connection; Foreign material (underwear, wires, coins) clogging the drain bellows; Fault of a hose or incorrect part engagement; Drain pump not operating normally
What actually causes this:
A small item like a sock or coin got stuck in the drain and is causing water to back up and leak
First Thing to Check
Check the debris filter at the bottom front of the washer — clean out any objects or buildup
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for any leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections — take required action
- 2
2. During natural draining, check for foreign material such as underwear, wires, or coins in the drain bellows — remove them
- 3
3. Check the drain motor operation — replace if it does not operate normally
- 4
4. For pump type: check for leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections
Other Error Codes for WH53DBH700GFA3
The dryer is getting an unusual electrical power frequency
The main control board and motor control board cannot communicate
The washer cannot read the water temperature correctly
The dryer's control board is not receiving the correct voltage
The dryer's safety temperature monitor is not working correctly
The dryer's door switch is not working correctly
Two of the washer's circuit boards have lost communication
The laundry load is uneven and the washer cannot spin safely