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LG Washing Machine Error Code IE: Water inlet error
Applies to LG washing machines that show IE or E02 on the display.
Not enough water is reaching the drum in the time allowed. Check the taps, hoses and inlet filters first; in winter, suspect a frozen inlet hose.
What this code means
The machine monitors the water level against a timer. If filling takes too long, the cause is usually at the supply end — taps, hoses, filters, pressure — rather than inside the machine.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Check the taps are fully open and the inlet hoses are not kinked or blocked.
- Clean the inlet filter screens where the hoses meet the machine.
- In winter, check whether the water pipes or inlet hose have frozen — thaw them before running the machine.
- Make sure the drain hose is not pushed too far into the standpipe: water can siphon straight out as fast as it fills, which also reads as an inlet error.
If supply, hoses and filters are all good and IE still shows, the inlet valve or water level sensor needs a technician.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water inlet valve | The valve that lets water in sticks or fails electrically, so the machine never fills in time. | $25-$60 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Supply hose (standard, non-Flood Safe) | Replaces a kinked hose or a Flood Safe hose that is restricting flow. | $12-$25 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Inlet filter screens | Small mesh filters where the hoses meet the machine clog with sediment, especially on well water. | $5-$10 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Error codes are not shared between brands. On Samsung washing machines, IE is the “System error” fault — see Samsung SF explained. Always read a code against your own brand's list.
Related LG washing machine codes
OE — Drain (water outlet) errorUE — Unbalanced load errorLE — Locked motor errordE — Door lock errortE — Temperature sensor (thermistor) errorPE — Water level (pressure) sensor error
Questions people ask about IE
Does IE mean the same on Samsung washers?
No. On Samsung washers IE belongs to the system-error family. On LG, IE is a water inlet error. Always read a code against its own brand.
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.