LG washer code E3: drain motor fault (top-load)

What it means

On LG top-load washers, E3 points to the drain motor.

What to try

Unplug the washer before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. Unplug the washer, plug it back in and try again.
2. If the drain hose or tub may have frozen, thaw them first.

Call a technician if

Resetting an LG washer

LG’s usual reset: unplug the washer for 10 to 60 seconds (LG gives different times for different codes), plug it back in and restart. If the code persists, contact LG for service.

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