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Is the washing machine letting water into the drum too slowly or not at all? Does the screen constantly glow “1E” or “IE”? Do not immediately despair, because the problem may not be so terrible at all and you can fix it yourself. In the article, we will consider what caused the malfunction and how to fix it.
Error decoding
The washing machine was filled with laundry, all the compartments for the powder and the conditioner were filled up and refilled, but after starting the program, no water is drawn. The message “1E” or “IE” appears on the screen, which reports that for some reason it was not possible to draw water in the allotted time. At the same time, the motor is fully operational and emits a characteristic buzz, but water does not enter the tank at all or only in a thin stream.
Error IE, 1E on LG washing machines without a display will be displayed simultaneously with the warning indicators for prewash and main wash.
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In what cases can you fix it yourself
Error IE, 1E may not always be associated with a breakdown of the equipment itself. Often this signals a lack of strong pressure in the water supply.
- Shutdown of water utilities. First of all, before looking for a problem, you need to make sure that no plumbing or repair work is being done on the site at your address. Usually, the population is warned about this in advance, or in the event of an accident, the relevant workers of the housing departments or heads of households report as far as possible.
Important:
The lack of pressure or its insufficiency is the main reason for the appearance of the “1E” or “IE” error.
- Closed valve in front of the hose going to the machine. In addition, you should check all the taps that are located on the way to supply water to the machine. Some of them may be covered. After opening them, the pressure that appears will eliminate the error.
- The valve in front of the hose of the machine is slightly open. Opening the valve not “to the stop” may give insufficient pressure. Therefore, you should check how open this locking mechanism is and unscrew it to full speed.
- Damaged or kinked water supply hose. Bent or kinked hoses that supply water from the water supply to the washing machine can also cause an error to appear on the display. It is necessary to check their integrity and, if a defective element is found, replace it.
- The mesh is clogged-filter. A contaminated mesh is capable of not letting water through in the right amount, so it should be checked if there is pressure in the water supply and open taps, serviceable supply hoses. This part is cleaned with water diluted in a liter with 1–2 teaspoons of citric acid or other detergents.
Important:
Rebooting the machine, which is performed by turning it off for a quarter of an hour from the power supply, often helps to eliminate the “1E” or “IE” error.
Faults requiring repair
If all actions to eliminate obstacles in the way of the water entering the machine are eliminated, then the breakdown concerns the equipment. In this case, you cannot fix it yourself and you will need the help of a specialist. The table lists the main types of breakdowns, the causes and signs by which they can be identified, as well as brief data on the required repairs.
| signs | The reasons | What to do |
| Does not draw water / draws very slowly (gaining little in some cases). | The filling valve responsible for supplying water to the machine has broken. It does not open, does not respond to the signals from the control module, and water does not enter the machine.
In rare cases, the valve opens slightly and water is slowly poured in. |
The intake valve needs to be replaced. |
| Water is not drawn and the IE error is on. | The pressure switch (water level sensor), which is responsible for controlling the amount of water in the tank of the machine, is faulty. | Perhaps the pressure switch tube is clogged and needs to be purged. If this does not help, then the sensor needs to be replaced. |
| Does not fill water and code 1E is on | Problems with the control board (electronic controller) — a microcircuit that controls the operation of the machine. | Basically, the control module can be repaired. It is necessary to solder the burned-out relays or triac, which are responsible for the operation of the water supply valve, and solder the tracks.
In some cases it is necessary to replace the electronic controller. |
Conclusion
The main thing for a washing machine is a stable water pressure and mains voltage. This will minimize any breakdowns and significantly extend its service life. To do this, you should get a special voltage stabilizer, since stable electricity indicators will not disable the control module or valve coil. If, nevertheless, the error “1E” or “IE” appears on the display, then this can only indicate insufficient pressure due to various reasons, or a breakdown of the equipment that controls the flow of fluid into the tank, or worn or kinked hoses.
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