After starting the machine starts pumping water, but the washing process does not start, and the SE error code appears on the display. If you try to set the machine other programs, you can make sure that the drum does not rotate on any of them (spin, wash, rinse).
Error code 5E or SE: LG washing machine
Such an error is not uncommon for LG brand washing machines:
- With silent three-phase motor and belt drive;
- with (Direct Drive) - direct drive.
Error SE - decoding
Appearing on the screen, the SE icon informs that a malfunction has occurred in the motor of the device. The automatic machine does not spin the drumbecause its motor shaft does not rotate and the motor does not work.
In spite of this serious decoding, the cause of the malfunction is not necessarily in the motor. It is quite possible that it originated in another component. The SE designation only reports the fact that the motor shaft cannot produce rotation, but does not explain the exact cause. In some cases, it may well be nothing, and you can fix it yourself.
SE error - can I fix it myself?
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Lji and fixing the Se error A malfunction of the controlling electronic module could have occurred. You can try to unplug the appliance for fifteen minutes and then plug it in lg machine again.
- You should check the quality of the connection of the wires that go to the control board from the motor, and all the connections in the motor itself. Sometimes it happens that some contacts are slightly loose, and putting them back in place will fix the situation.
If you have tried all possible options, but the error reappears with each process, then you can't fix it on your own.
You will have to call for help from the repair service.
List of malfunctions that need the intervention of a technician
The table below describes the most typical breakdowns that can cause an SE error on the automatic machine. It uses the experience of specialists in the workshop to compile it.
| Typical error symptom | Possible causes of error | Necessary actions | Cost of work (parts and labor) |
| LG machine does not start the washing process, the drum does not rotate, the appliance shows error 5E. | Most often the cause of malfunction is in the Hall sensor (its other name is tachogenerator or tachometer), by means of which the rotation speed is controlled. 90% of all malfunctions are due to this reason. | The hall sensor is usually beyond repair and therefore needs to be replaced. Occasionally, however, the resistor, which is in the same circuit with the sensor, rather than the sensor itself, burns out. In such circumstances, the ruined resistor is replaced. | From $3,500 to $46. |
| The automatic machine shows an error, and the washing machine does not spin the drum. | The electronic controller, or simply the control module, has failed. This chip is the main one for the machine: it is involved in the process of controlling the entire unit. | Usually this control unit is quite possible to repair. It will be necessary to replace damaged burned out elements and solder faulty tracks. In some cases the controller itself will have to be replaced. | Replacing
5600 – 66$ Repair 3100 – 4100
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| Unit constantly shows on display error code SE, which does not disappear when adjusting control. | Unit's motor has failed. | Replacement of the failed motor is necessary. | 70$ |
| From time to time the unit displays error 5E, the drum stops rotating. | Perhaps the wiring that connects the motor of the machine to the control unit of the washing machine has worn out. During washing, the dispenser vibrates easily, which may be the cause of a loose contact. This is followed by the termination of operation and demonstration of the error. | It is necessary to replace the entire wiring harness, or to correct the connection of worn out wires. | From $1,600 to $30 |
The repair cost shown in the table above is made up of the cost of the accessories and the cost of the wizard's work directly. The final price is determined after the professional diagnosis by a Repair Service employee, and also depends on the model of the unit.
If you are unable to correct the above SE error yourself?
To get your unit working again, you can contact a professional repair service
