LG Washer — Error Code DE

Q: How do I fix the DE error on a LG washer?

Try first: Reset the door lock. Unplug the washer, hold Start/Pause for five seconds while unpowered, restore power, close the door firmly, and restart.

The door could not be confirmed locked before the cycle started.

brand LG appliance Washer market US component door lock assembly category door_lock severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Reset the door lock

Unplug the washer, hold Start/Pause for five seconds while unpowered, restore power, close the door firmly, and restart.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the door lock assembly

If the door still will not lock after the reset, disconnect power and replace the door lock and switch assembly.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $63.11–$78.18 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

EBF49827801 — Washer Door Lock and Switch Assembly · observed $63.11–$78.18 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — LG USA Support — Washer Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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