LG WT1101CW Washing Machine IE Error Drain Pump Runs Continuously Fix
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2020
- This is a how-to video on a low-budget repair that I made to my LG WT1101CW top loading washing machine when the machine stopped mid-cycle and displayed the IE error with the water drain pump running continuously. This problem would even persist if i unplugged the washing machine and plugged it in again. I believe that the WT1201CV and WT1201CW are similar models that suffer this problem, as well.
Here is the link to the factory service manual to those models that i referenced in the video: drive.google.com/file/d/19Q8s...
The factory service manual references several repairs for the IE error, but they all relate to a water inlet error, which could be caused by clogged inlet screens, kinked fill hose, or the water turned off. it does not, however, address the error when it is accompanied by a drain pump running continuously. I suspect that the IE sensor must be related to the volume of water entering the tub in a given amount of time. It's not expecting that the drain pump would be turned on, so the control board thinks that the reason there is not enough water in the tub is because there is something wrong with the water inlet. In reality, the reason that the tub can't fill up with water is because the machine drains the tub as quickly as it comes in!
This repair uses simple tools found in most homes and less than 30 minutes of your time. There is a sticking relay in the control board that needs to be unstuck to turn off the water pump. The process outlined in the video may have to be repeated in the future if the symptoms return, but the repair could last for months or years. The worst case scenario would be a control board replacement, which would be the FIRST thing that a service technician would want to replace if you hired this repair out. This should save you some money today, and potentially give you the confidence to perform that repair should it come to that.
Please be careful when working with electronics, making sure to unplug your washing machine prior to doing anything. If you are not comfortable doing any of this, please find someone to help you that is.
Also, if this was helpful, please like this video with the thumbs up. If you are interested in more budget repairs and DIY projects, please subscribe to my channel by clicking that subscribe button. I have some pretty cool content already uploaded and a lot more coming in the future. Thanks so much! - David
For those wishing to replace the entire board, here is the link to that part on Amazon: www.amazon.com/EBR76262102-Wa... - Навчання та стиль
What kind of a video has you take EVERYTHING apart and then says "I have no idea what I'm looking for?!" Well, this video does, AND it worked!
Just pure bumbling honesty! The comments are worth your read. Other viewers have discovered the exact relay (blue one with white sticker) and different ways of hitting the unit to make it work.
Worked for me! And found the relay . It’s blue with a white tag (two inches from the “green something” on the left. Tapped it a few times and now my washer works!🎉
It worked!!!!!!!!!!
It’s just like everyone said, the blue box with a white label on it. Tapped on it, plugged it back in and viola…the drain motor stopped and I’m washing clothes right now! Saved me a few hundred bucks!!!!!!!! Thank you so much.
I can't believe how happy (and grateful) I am that I found your video. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow - and you saved me a chunk of money with this fix. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
So glad it worked for you! Thanks for reaching out!
Unbelievable! Worked like a charm - right when I was ready to buy a new washer I found your video after all the other troubleshooting for water inlet, drain pumps, pressure sensor - thanks!
Thank you so much David! This just happened this morning. A really bad time for sure. We called LG support and the closest appliance repair was 2 hours away. This was a life saver. Thank you for posting this repair! Stay safe, stay healthy!!
You’re welcome, Edward! There’s a follow up video, as well, on my channel that shows my next fix on this washer. This fix only lasted me for 3 months until I was no longer able to free the stuck relay.
It worked I have a WT4870. But used the same method. I am a single old lady and you saved me from having to purchase a new one. Thank you thank you thank you
Shelly, thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience and model number. You’re very kind! -David
This is the second time I have done this exact fix. I had no fault codes, just the drain motor constantly running. So happy I did not have to call the repair man. ! THANKS
Thank you for posting this. This is the second time I've come here for your advice. In between those times, a sharp smack with the bottom of my fist onto the control panel where the relay is below (sort of where the temp and soil level indicators are) worked a few times too. But, sadly today I need to, again, take it apart as per your video. Thanks again for saving us lots of money by not having to have a repair person come in.
I read this comment and gave the outside a couple of whacks with the heel of my hand and we also were back to normal.
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for coming across this video! Unfortunately, I paid for diagnostics before I found you (the tech said it was the pressure pump...wrong). BUT THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! YOU SAVED ME THE COST OF A NEW WASHER!!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!
I’m honored by your kind words. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thank you, your video saved me money, labour and time in these days of lockdown in my state. It didn't work the first time, but my persistance paid. You cannot imagine my joy when the water started with a jerk. Thank you so much.
That’s great! Good job.
Thank you for the video, I took all the same steps tapped around on what I thought was the relay and put everything back together and it worked. I also saw the other video to where it didn’t last long so hopefully I won’t have to replace the board. It’s always nice to have people like you to share money saving tips.
Thanks for the kind words, Jamie! Did you see my video on the Kroger gas card tips? It saved me enough last year to cover the cost of a new washing machine!
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 your very welcome we will definitely check it out Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
THANK YOU 🙏 technician was coming Tuesday for a fee of $45. Plus what ever it was going to cost to get my washer fix did all this steps and it’s working now.
This worked flawlessly. Thank you so much. I admit, I was skeptical with the "tapping" but it worked. Bending back the metal flaps isn't necessary, but it does make it easier to get the metal cover off.
You the MAN!! Thank you so much for posting this video!! I wish I kept track on how much you tube postings saved me in repairs for different appliances. Thanks again!
bro lemme just say you are a wizard . I dont know why or how it worked but it did, no need for all of my problems that werent problems. You helped me solved my one true problem, you are a king and to be cherished and treasured at all times. I dont know what we would do without the white gandolf! Thank you again for your wisdom, never let anyone say you are old. Just wise!
Good as new. I was freaking out a little bit when this error came up with the constant draining. Thank you for figuring this out and making this video, David!
Thanks for reaching out, Jared! It’s not permanent. Start budgeting for the circuit board and see the next video! Pretty easy fix, but not as cheap! Good luck and take care!
My daughter has an LG Washer WT4870CW with the same symptoms described in this youtube video. Although she was not getting any errors, it was clear the drain was stuck in drain as all the water was gone, but the pump noise continued. When she tried a new load of clothes all the water going into the washer was quickly being pumped out as the pump never shutoff. This procedure of tapping the relays on the circuit board with the two large black capacitors did the trick. Thanks for posting this article. Please add her washing machine model to this post. The procedure worked like a champ first time.
Sounds good! By commenting the model number WT4870CW, like you just did, it will help the search engine pick it up as a relevant model. Thanks for sharing!
David - You are THE MAN! Thank you so much for posting this. We just had an appliance repairman come out from Sears, and told us the motherboard needed to be replaced - the job would be $580! Or "If you're handy, you can by one online for $200". Used your fix, and washer works fine 2 loads in. THANK YOU!!!
So glad it worked for you! I hope you get many more loads!
Symptoms just started today, so I googled around and found this video, and it just worked!! Didn't hardly take 10 minutes. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you!
Thank you for the kind words! Glad to help!
This was awesome! I have a top load LG model and was about to go buy a new machine because I was at my witts end. I did all the things in the other videos and nothing. So relieved that a few taps saved me several hundred dollars at this time.
Dude. My man. I didnt even take the metal casong off. I just hit about where the soil level/ wash temp buttons would be and it worked like a charm! Thanks bro. You're the best.
Youuuuu sir are a heaven sent!!!!!! My washer suddenly stopped draining and drying a week ago (though the washing function works well).
After watching your video, Im now running it by doing a tub clean and it is working! Its draining and spinning!!!!!!!
My god, i was going to take it to the repair shop because the guy who inspecyed said it was hopeless and spend so much......but thank vod i found your video after 50 videos that i googled!!!!!! you helped me save so much $$$$. Thank you so much for sharing this. Ur so generous.....
I can really hear the excitement!! I’m so glad I could help!! Good luck with your machine!!
Big appreciation to Budget Projects by David!!! Took me a couple of hours to figure the right keywords to search for a UA-cam video fix, until I realized it's the pump that's making the noise for no reason when I turn on the washer machine. I will subscribe to your channel, like, and comment to show you my thanks.
Glad to help! Thank you for your trifecta of kindness!
Found your video this morning when I was frantically searching what to do! It worked!! Thank you
This same thing was happening to our LG Machine...we watched your whole video and my husband did what you said! What do you know, IT WORKED!! Thank you so much for saving us so much money!
You’re welcome! You have about 3-6 months until the budget fix stops working. Check out my video on how to save money by changing your own control board.
I can't believe this actually worked for my LG washer that was not draining. After I replaced the pump I knew something was wrong with the control board, and after tapping the relays a little bit it started to work again. David, I owe you a beer!
Haha! Glad it worked for you! Thanks for taking the time to reach out with a comment!
Worked great, THANK YOU! Took 10 mins and now it's running like a champ!!
Thank you so much! I know it's 2 years later, but my washer works now!!! Also thanks to Edward for letting us know the correct relay! This lady feels very accomplished!
Nice comments are never too late! They still make me smile! Thanks and good luck with the washer!
Not sure how you figured this out, but you're a genius. I just spent time cleaning the hoses, valves, screens, etc. and it did not work until I came across this video of yours....and as of now, we are 35 mins left of a load and no IE code! You should get licensed! Thanks so much. (also, I just put a towel over the board and tapped it with a rubber mallet softly)
Glad I could held, Bud!
Wow, totally worked. My wife took care of it because she couldn't wait for me to finish work. Thank goodness I found this video. All my other research was sending me down the path of replacing the entire board. THANK YOU!
You’re welcome, Brian! Don’t be intimidated by replacing the board. It’s not that bad at all. I have another video for that.
Thank you! I wasted an hour on the phone with LG support. Their “smart diagnosis” said everything was ok despite the drain pump running continuously. Then the support person said it’s either the drain hose or the drain pump ($150) or the water level sensor ($55) if I wanted to replace them myself, or I could call in authorized service which quoted $200 labor plus parts cost. I tried your relay tapping method and it’s working again! I assume I’ll have to replace the circuit board eventually but mischief managed for now.
This is a wonderful fix! I was not sure what I was going to do and after watching this video, my washer is working again. Thank you so much!
It’s like magic… until it’s not! The next video shows how to replace the board. It’s cheaper than replacing the washer and not too difficult, but it will likely need to be done in a few months. Good luck and thanks for reaching out!
You’re the mvp. When I got halfway through and you said “just tap on it” I was like oh no, what is this happy Gilmore? But it works! Thanks
Omg! Thanks for the love!
OMG- thank you! I too was having the same issue and the manual didn't help me either. This video tutorial sure as heck worked. I'm grateful and appreciative! You are the bomb - thanks for putting the time and effort into making this video and posting it.
You are welcome! Glad it helped!
Worked perfectly. Just as stated. I took a shortcut but the process fixed our issue. The combination of the two symptoms I would have missed but makes complete sense
David, you are the man! I just fixed my washer with your fix. Note, one of the other comments indicated that the blue box with the white sticker is the one to bang to reset the relay. Worked like a CHARM! Thank you so much.
Yep, blue one with the sticker! Good luck with the unit. Check out the related video, three month update, as well, for more info!
Can't believe this worked! Thank you so much. I've done it 2x already. Not sure how long it will last this time so I just ordered a new control board and thanks to you I am confident I can replace it myself!
Good job, Lisa, on getting prepared! Thanks for reaching out! Good luck with your washer and the project to come.
David, you are awesome! You will not believe this, but after watching this, I thought about it a bit and decided to take a shortcut. I unplugged it, and plugged it back in, which caused the drain pump to turn on (the issue). Instead of taking everything apart and lightly tapping everything, I just slapped the display a few times and the pump stopped. After all these years of using this "specialized technique", it finally paid off!
Some nice commenter a few months back shared this method, calling it the “Fonzie” method, paying homage to the old “Happy Days” TV show. Hehe!
Great fix on my machine, I was hours from buying a new machine for $800. The little blue boxes on the board are the relays, which one handles the pump is unknown, but I'm ordering a full set from Digikey and replacing them all if it fails again. Thanks for the heads up and great diagnosis!
It worked. Thanks. No need to bend back metal. Relay is blue one with white sticker on top. The one 2” from green component.
I just want more water
@@KatrinaBurrisTeherror try tapping on that relay and it may help with your water issue. Good luck.
@geoffhunt7965 ... am using a samsung machine its drain pump burnt n replace it with a new one its continously running even while washing .. so if i open and tap the blue relay will that help so that it can only drain on rensing mode ??
@@mudauchillyboy1059 it worked for me and others. Good luck.
Worked for me as well. Thanks for making this video!
Holy cow! That actually worked!!! Thank you!!! Had to rewatch how to remove the front panel (remember to slide it to the left first) we had to use a rubber mallet gently to tap it loose. From other reviewers we only tapped on the blue boxes.
YOU ARE A GENIUS!!! I’m a single mom and was dreading the cost but holy crap it’s fixed from me tapping on every darn thing I saw once I opened it up🙌🏾😭
Worked like a charm!! To the person who pointed out which one it is, right on point!! Thanks
Sir, in my line of business that is called a ‘Techno-Tap’! And yes, it worked for me too! Makes complete sense. I found some new control boards online and I’m going to order one to replace it. Now that I know how to get to it. Thanks!
Thank you for saving our family money! My family is looking at me like a wizard for fixing the washer machine I couldn’t have done it without your help, thanks.
Wonderful news! Glad to help!
I had the same issue and even unplugging and plugging back in, the impeller continued to run. I have the LG style washer with the controls on the back panel and this worked the same after accessing the Control Board. Thanks for the tip!
Another satisfied customer, got it running again. Thank you for your video, very well done. Just hope it will last for a year or so. My guess is it will happen again as most likely the solenoid is wearing out.
I just had a guy come out and charge me $124. Said I had to replace the computer. Then, I found your video. He wanted to charge me over $650s. Said the part alone was around 400. I said no and paid their fee. Why am I always having to fix my own stuff or pay for new. :(
I am so glad I found your video. I have the exact washer you have. Pump running continuously with the 1E code. I sure hope I can do this and it works!. You make it look easy! I was gladly going to pay someone to fix my washer but I won't pay as much as he wanted to charge. That is crazy. Now to find the time...
Glad you found the video in time! The project is not bad at all! Good luck and check back in, if you would, letting us know how much you paid for the board and where from. Thanks and good luck!
I did not believe this would work at all but wow, all I can say is thank you for sharing this! You’re awesome!
Thanks for watching! Glad to help!
We are now part of the happy ones rescued by your clear and very helpful video. Thanks a lot.
Thanks, Denis! Welcome aboard! Feel free to keep the group updated with your experience with your LG.
Wow I can’t believe this actually worked!! You just saved me from buying a new washer ! Funny thing is i didn’t even open anything up I just tapped it on top and tried it again and it worked.😅
IT WORKS!!! Thank you so much. My pump hasn’t been working for months. I’ve been having it rigged and where I have to hold it when it’s going to drain I just spent $100 on a new pump on Amazon . In the meantime till it got here I figured I look up some videos on how to change the old to new. So I figured I might as well take apart the motherboard, and do a couple taps like u said( just to see)and it friggin worked.!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!
7/16/23 I knew it was the relay but that IE code said clogged water or drain etc... she is 9yrs old. Became ill and disabled so $$ is so tight. Then this happen. My wife tears have stopped and I am a hero. Worked like a charm. Thanks for being the real hero bud.I think your Karma meter is full. Time to cash it in -play the lotto karma is on your side and you deserve to be reward
THANK YOU
It always makes you feel good to hear such kindness on youtube comments. Thanks for your kindness and take care, my friend!
My neighbor was throwing away his LG washer because the water pump wouldn't stop running. I took that bad boy I, searched up this video and got me a working washing machine! Just a few love taps and BAM! Magic. Now I have a $700-$800 washing machine for free! Thank you washer whisper-man!
Woah! Nice Score! Good job, man!
Dang. Thank you. Worked like a charm.
That metal box...interesting piece of "engineering"
Claptrap technology.
My old house here in rural VA had an old school Kenmore...worked like a stalwart tank. Simple. Effective. Reliable
Works great! This is my second time having to do this trick! Thanks for the video. I've also had to do a similar trick with my LG dryer. On occasion it won't shut off & keeps tumbling even after you turn it off! You have to unplug, remove top and tap on the relay.
Interesting to hear about the similar issue with the dryer. I wonder what other appliances they used those cruddy relays in.
BLESS YOU! I just tried this on model wt1201cv and it worked. The repairman wanted 400 to install a motherboard.
Wow! That’s expensive. Glad the fix worked. If you want to try your hand at installing your own motherboard, take a look at my 3 month update video. I walk through the process. It’s not bad, at all.
Wow, was kinda skeptical when you turned over the top portion and said you didn't know what relay switch it was. Just started tapping all of em!
But you saved me about $700! Came home from Home Depot after ordering a new Washing Machine. Figured I'd have nothing to lose to start experimenting! Never thought it work, but alas! You sir, are The Man!
Glad to help! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
just completed the fix. So far so good. Man, if this works, you are the man of the year. Thanks a lot, I really appreciated this.
Fingers crossed! I have another video on this unit that you may want to check out too. I go through the process of replacing the circuit board. The hardest part is deciding to spend the $200 on it!
I have searched and searched for this issue, but apparently the wording is key. Took me STRAIGHT to your video this time around.
My husband and I have been having this issue off and on for the past year. We have just been letting it sit awhile, and it usually resolves. Well, it has been running continuously for 2 days now (power on, draining from the start), and since it won't hold water, of course it is flashing IE. Exact same washer as in the video.
Gonna try this out with the additional input from the comments. Will come back to add how it works out!
Edit: Welp, took me just a few minutes. Followed steps up until removal of ground wire. Tapped hard over where the relay (blue piece with with sticker) was roughly placed from where I could see it in the video. IT WORKED! Now let me go wash some dang laundry!
Thanks a bunch. My husband was seriously considering shelling out for a new washer, but as he doesn't wash the amount of laundry that I do *coughs*, it was less pressing for him. Hence why we have been tolerating this seemingly sporatic issue for so long.
Glad you finally got the wording right! It’s a weird issue, indeed, and from the looks of it, a very common one. You may want to check out the other video i have on this washing machine where i changed out the board. Good luck and thanks for taking the time to comment!
thanks for your help. I opened mines when it was stuck draining all the time today. Gave it a few hits on the relays and it was back to normal. These machines are so dependable and have no issues for many many years. Btw it would probably be easier to just remove the screen drives holding the board to the faceplate then taking off the ground metal plate.
Great easy fix. I’ve had to use it four times now and it always works (unlike my washer!). Thanks!!
You da man. It worked, and I am now washing a load of laundry. Much thanks for your easy to follow fix.
I was so frustrated about the same thing and I ended up buying another used washer since all appliances prices are up in the sky thank you sir we appreciate your help and time to make this video
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It really mean a lot to me!
Omg 😱 seriously?? It freaking worked!! I did what the one lady said and put the towel down and beat the crap out of the panel till I heard the it stop.. YOU my friend are a genius. I am saving this video and the other on how to change the board or I might just try to replace the blue relay with the white sticker if needed.. fingers crossed 🤞🏼 .. Thank you thank you thank you
You my friend are a bloody legend.
I heard the pump going while it was filling, searched based on these factors and thankfully found your video. Perhaps worth an edit to add the blue relay with white sticker info as per the comments.
Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Just had to do it again 6 months later. Slightly cracked the blue switch cover so it may oxidize the relay but it needs replacing at some point.
A quick refresh from video and 15mins later it's working again!
Dude your a genius. It took me two times taking it apart and banging on the blue box with the label before getting it to work.
I’m certainly not a genius, but thank you for taking the time to share your experience! If you subscribe, you will see that i have another video that details the board replacement if that is something you are considering.
This is the 2nd time I've come to this video since having this washer! The first time I followed your method exactly and it worked like a charm. The second time, I watched the video again to refresh my memory, felt way too lazy, put a towel over the front panel (without removing anything), and tapped the heck out of the whole thing with the end of my screwdriver. Worked like a charm! Thanks for giving me the idea 💡
That’s an awesome idea! I think I had tried tapping the front panel to no avail, but I guess I wasn’t hitting it hard enough. The towel is simple and smart!
So last year I removed the control panel, tapped around and it worked! This just happened again today and took your advice…lay down a towel and tap around and it worked! Thank you for the 2.0 great idea!
Just used the lay down a towel and tap around method without detaching anything... It worked!!! Thanks to you both for figuring out the issue and providing ways to correct it!
I'm so glad it's working for you guys! Just an FYI, I've had to do it several times since and it gets harder and harder. I have to smack it extremely hard 😂 So don't give up if it doesn't seem to be working, just make sure it's well padded and give it a whack!
I'm so glad I watched this video and read the comments. I just tapped the front panel with my fingers and it worked :)
Thank you so much! it worked and amazing! I spent 20 bucks this afternoon and the repairman said cannot fix it!
Ha! That’s wonderful!
Great video. Mine is having the OE code, did the research. Checked all drains removed and cleaned pump, nothing, replaced pump ($90 later) nothing. Found this video and it worked! For about 45 seconds. But now I know its that relay. Gonna take it to work with me tomorrow and see if I can't cut the case off of the relay without destroying it and get in their and replace/repair the relay.
Dude, I’m so excited to hear your results. I have decent amateur soldering skills, but i was afraid of the glue. Please share your results with us!
THANK YOU THANK YOU! It took a couple of tries of tapping, but it worked! I have a different LG model and the control panel access is in the back….basically same fix! Thanks again!
Thanks again, this is the 3rd time I've done this exact fix. Thanks for letting us know it is the blue relay with the white label!
I have a Kenmore machine but it uses all LG parts. My main board looks almost identical to this one. After days of trying to fix it I finally found this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I was about to buy a new washer
Glad to help! Make sure to check out the video that i have for the board replacement, if you decideo to go that route.
Thank you for this video, as well as for the feedback listed in the comments. Our drain pump was running consistently, and this fix worked.
Thank you, Jen!
Man, you are a lifesaver I just did this trick and my LG wash machine is off and running huge thank you. You save me a ton of money.
Glad to help! There’s another video on my channel about changing the board when it finally quits on you, if that’s something you’re interested in.
Will do. Thank you.
Thank you so much for creating this video for us! I was able to do this on my own. Deeply appreciate the money this saved me. 🙏
Thank you SO MUCH! I literally just had a tech out for our dishwasher & our washing machine stopped working :/ Needless to say, dishes & laundry have piled up as I've watched my pocketbook dwindle. I watched your easy-to-follow video and gave it a shot because, why not? It worked beautifully and is running another load as I type! I also scrolled down to see @AnthonyWolak's comment that "The relay in question is the one with the white sticker on top across from one of the large electrolytic capacitors." Thank you!
You are so welcome! When it rains it pours. Thanks for reaching out! Hope your appliances give you a break soon!
Dave,
Your video on LG Washer WT1101CW Fix worked. The relay in question is the one with the white sticker on top across from one of the large electrolytic capacitors. I powered up my washer, the drain pump kept running, and I tapped on all of the relays several times until the pump shut off. FYI the tabs did not need to be bent back. Only remove the two screws and pry the cover from the main logic board.
Thanks for your help. My washer is now working.
Tony
Tony,
Thanks for letting me know! I will research getting a replacement for that one, as opposed to replacing the board. That waxy coating will be fun to deal with. Haha! Take care, bud!
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 Great stuff. And when you find the replacement part that is correct, please let us know!
I looked, yesterday and could not find any markings on the visible side or top of that relay (under the sticker). The numbers on the sticker relate to the entire board.
If it’s the one that Tony identified in his post above, it’s the OMIH-SH-112LM, but I don’t know how to easily change it without partially destroying the enclosure.
That is the right relay, thanks!!!! You guys saved me some money🙏🏽
Thanks for the information. It fixed my problem. I'm in an area with no repair people so it was perfect! Thanks so much. I have a WT4870CW and that fixed the problem.
You may want to get an extra board on hand to replace when this fix stops working. I have another video for sourcing that part and installing it. No worries. It’s easy. The hardest part is deciding to spend the $150 on the new board. Thanks for reaching out and best of luck to you!
Worked great! Thank you for the idea. I have an LG washer with the rear control panel but process is similar. I would have not thought to do this, thank you
I just finished a 14 hr work day and came home to my Wife telling me the washing machine keeps trying to drain. Quick YT search, find this video, watch it, grab tools, 10 min later my Wife thinks I'm a hero! Thank you good Sir for posting this simple to follow video!
Thanks, Mike! Happy wife, happy life!!!
Thanks for the great tip. I don't know how you came to the conclusion "bang on the relay" but it worked.
I think i researched it for 2 days straight in every obscure forum and back alley web hangout i could find until i found the answer. I felt a calling to make a video to reduce that time for the next guy/gal.
It worked for me. Great tip.
I didn't have to open the control panel. All I did was to give it a few taps from the top. THANKS
Wow.. another UA-cam hit.I did not even have same model but.... looks like it worked. Keep these money savers coming!
Check out the next video on motherboard replacement. Probably similar. I have since left the LG and have plans to destroy it in a monumental way! Take care and thanks for your kind words, Mark!
thank you, tried this and it worked, was gentle first time around and the pump started but did not stay on long enough to drain the washer. I did it again and hit the parts a little harder and seems to have done the trick. The issue was that the wasker was not draining. The metal box had an additional screw the remove next the where the cable is.
Thanks for the video. It worked great. Ordered the part because I’m sure it is on its way to breaking, so appreciate your update to this video you posted.
That’s great, Carrie! Good luck and please feel free to check back in with your experience. Thanks!
Thank you! Followed other commenters’ advice and just tapped on display (put towel over it first and tapped gently with hammer) without removing anything it washer works now!
That’s great! The DIY community on UA-cam is truly amazing!
Don't usually comment on these but this helped so much. as some of the others have said works like a charm! Thank you
mine had the constant running drain pump only. Your tip fixed it! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks. I unplugged it, punched the shit out of the front panel without taking anything apart. Plugged it back in and now it works. I knew punching electronics actually worked, now I've proven it.
Hahaha!!!
LG WT4970cw drain pump keeps running
plus I got the iE code too before I realize the drain pump was running while the water was trying to come in so as fast as the water was coming in to wash the clothes it was pumping out as well so I unplugged plugged it back up, did all the proper steps and realize the machine was off and the drain pump was still going so I UA-cam and found this advice and it worked. I give a Big thanks to you Dave!! You save Me some money, It’s working Now!! Was able to do three loads with no problems.
I’m so happy to hear that it worked! Thanks for reaching out! Hope you have a great week!
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 You’re welcome, and same to you!!
I just tried it and it worked!! I felt like I was being punkd, but it actually worked!! Thank you for the vid!
Ha! That’s funny! Glad to help!
First time did t work but second time I tapped everything and it worked. Thank you so much.
Glad to help
Thank you so much! We had the same exact problem and your video helped us and saved us so much money 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks dude, it worked. Your right and the manual didn't help at all. You rock 🤘! Thanks again from Chicago
Tried it and it works - Thanks for posting!
Noticed your update after fixing. At least this solution buys time so we can get the other parts.
Yeah, mine lasted for only three months after this problem started, but some have gotten as much as a year or more until having to replace the control board. Good luck. Hopefully, you will get many more months of service than I did.
Thank you! After a few round of progressively harder tapping this worked. I suspect you saved me hundreds of dollars, if not the cost of a whole new washer.
You’re very welcome, Gary. The circuit board will likely need replacing within 6 months or so. If you check out my other video on this washing machine, you will see tips for sourcing that part and its installation.
How convenient for me that my washer had this problem after yours! Great video/fix
Ha! Yeah, lucky you! Thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment. I have some other fun money saving fixes on my channel. If that’s your kinda thing, you may consider subscribing! Stay safe!
Just like the other thousands of people who've watched this video, I have to say, David, you are absolutely brilliant.
Thanks for the kind words. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday!