Error code · Washer

LG Washer Code PE, E33: Water Level Sensor

Medium · inspection needed

Code: PE, E33
Appliance: Washer
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What PE, E33 means

PE and E33 report a malfunction of the water-level sensor, the pressure sensor that tells the washer how full the tub is. This applies to LG front-load washers with an alphanumeric display and to LG top-load washers with an alphanumeric display. E33 is listed only on the front-load list. The owner sees the code and the washer stops filling or washing because it cannot read the water level.

Common causes of PE, E33

Pressure sensor reading incorrectly
Humid installation affecting the sensor
Sensor wiring or connector

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, or 5 minutes for a top-load washer. 2. Restart the washer. 3. On a top-load washer, consider whether the room is humid, such as a bathroom. 4. Write down whether the tub had water in it when the code appeared. 5. Make sure the power cord is pushed in firmly at the outlet.

! Why to stop there

If the code returns after a power-down, the sensor, its tube and the wiring all remain in question.
We test the sensing circuit and let you know the finding with a written price first.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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PE, E33PE, E33 questions

How long do I unplug the washer for PE?

Front-load washers list 10 seconds. Top-load washers list 5 minutes. Then restart and see whether PE returns. Both are the same water-level problem, and the cycle stops because the washer cannot tell how full the tub is.

Can humidity cause PE?

The top-load list notes that a humid installation, such as a bathroom, can cause it. Moving moisture away is worth considering. A power-down gives the control a fresh start. It will not repair a sensor that keeps misreading.

Is E33 different from PE?

E33 is an alias for the same water-level sensor problem and appears only on the front-load list. Moisture is one known cause, so think about the room. If PE repeats, we test the sensor and its tube.

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Still seeing PE, E33?

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