Appliance & device error codes, explained
Find your error code to learn what it means, the likely causes, how to fix it yourself, and when to call a professional.
Bosch
GE
LG
LG Dishwasher OEThe OE error on an LG dishwasher is a drain error (Outlet Error) — the water didn't drain out within the expected time.LG Dryer D80 (D90/D95)D80, D90, and D95 are Flow Sense codes on LG dryers that report how restricted the exhaust airflow is.LG Refrigerator ER FFER FF (also shown as E FF) on an LG refrigerator means the freezer evaporator fan motor is not running normally, so the control board can't confirm the fan is spinning.LG Washer dE (dE1/dE2)The dE family of errors on an LG front-load washer is a Door Error — the washer can't confirm the door is closed and locked, so it won't start the cycle.LG Washer IEThe IE error on an LG washer is a water-inlet error (Inlet Error) — the machine isn't filling with enough water in time.LG Washer LEThe LE error on an LG washer is a Locked Motor / Motor Error — the washer senses that the motor is overloaded or can't turn the drum the way it should, so it pauses to protect the motor and electronics.LG Washer OEThe OE error on an LG washer is a drain error (Outlet Error) — the machine couldn't drain the water within the expected time.LG Washer UEThe UE error on an LG washer means the load is unbalanced — the drum can't spin evenly.
Maytag
Samsung
Samsung Dishwasher LC (1E / LE)LC stands for 'Leak Check' — a moisture sensor in the base of the dishwasher has detected water or dampness where it shouldn't be, so the machine stops to prevent a leak.Samsung Dryer HCThe HC error (related codes include hE, HC4, and 1 HC) means the Samsung dryer is getting too hot.Samsung Refrigerator 22EThe 22E error on a Samsung refrigerator indicates a problem with the freezer fan, which circulates cold air through the freezer.Samsung Refrigerator OF OF'OF OF' on a Samsung refrigerator isn't a fault — it means the fridge is in Demo/Cooling Off mode (used in stores).Samsung Washer 4CThe 4C error (shown as 4E on some older Samsung washers) means the washer is not filling with water correctly.Samsung Washer SC (5C)The SC error — which is actually the code 5C displayed in a way that often looks like 'SC' (and shows as 5E on older models) — means the washer is not draining water correctly, or at all.Samsung Washer UR (UB)The UR error (also shown as UB or UE, and easily confused because a lowercase 'b' can look like an 'R') means the washer detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool Dryer PFPF stands for 'Power Failure' — it means a power interruption stopped the dryer mid-cycle.Whirlpool Washer F21The F21 error on a Whirlpool front-load washer means the water is draining too slowly (a 'long drain' error).Whirlpool Washer F5 E2The F5 E2 error means the Whirlpool washer's door (or lid) is not locking properly, so the cycle can't start.Whirlpool Washer F8 E1The F8 E1 error (sometimes shown as 'LF' or 'Lo FL') on a Whirlpool washer means the machine isn't getting enough water — a 'long fill' / low-flow error.Whirlpool Washer Sud (Sd)The 'Sud' code (also shown as 'Sd' or '5d' on some models) means the Whirlpool washer detected too many suds in the drum.
23 error codes and growing. More brands and appliances added regularly.