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LG Washing Machine Error Code CE: Current / motor control error
Applies to LG washing machines that show CE on the display.
The motor control component has failed. LG states this one cannot be resolved by basic troubleshooting.
What this code means
LG's own WashTower guidance is blunt about CE: it occurs when the motor control component is damaged, and it cannot be resolved through basic troubleshooting.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Power the machine off at the outlet for a few minutes, then restart and try one cycle.
Request service. If a single power reset does not clear CE, there are no further owner checks.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main control board | The board at the centre of communication and system faults. Technician fitting. | $100-$250 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Related LG washing machine codes
IE — Water inlet errorOE — Drain (water outlet) errorUE — Unbalanced load errorLE — Locked motor errordE — Door lock errortE — Temperature sensor (thermistor) error
Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from LG official support — “[LG Top Load Washer] Error Code List”, “[LG WashTower] Error Code Resolution Guide” and “How to Troubleshoot Common LG Washing Machine Error Codes” (source), read on 2026-11-06. No forum content, no invented repair steps, and nothing involving gas, refrigerant or mains wiring. Where the manufacturer says to request service, this page stops too.