Have you ever faced an LG Washer E6 error? It can be nerve-racking when your washer starts making unusual sounds. Is it a clutch, motor, or control board issue? Don’t fret – we’re about to solve this LG washer mystery together.
Through this article, you’ll discover the simple solutions to the E6 error. We’ve found it’s usually due to trapped foreign objects, an overheating motor, or a problematic clutch gear assembly. With our easy-to-follow solutions, you’ll be able to get your LG washer humming along perfectly again in no time.
My Experience with LG Washer E6 Error
My two-year washer gave an E6 error and a clutch error.
I run it, and I could hear noises. The wash plates rotate freely as usual.
While it turns, a rapid clicking noise is heard. I wondered what could be the most likely problem:
- Clutch failure
- Motor failure
- or, Control board failure
To be sure that I wasn’t going to buy the extra part, I had to diagnose the clutch gear assembly. My thoughts were that if the gears are broken, the clutch can’t engage.
The best part?
I was able to fix the error. So here’s the way to diagnose the problem.
What Does E6 Error Mean on LG Washer
The E6 error signals overheating or clutch motor error. The LG washer is overheating, and you need to let it cool down. Other instances will mean that the clutch has failed to work correctly.
Also:
An object like a coin and other foreign things get stuck between the washer drum and pulsator, triggering the E6 error code.
Therefore, this is a standard error that doesn’t warrant having a service technician look into your washer. Before fixing anything, ensure that you don’t have a false alarm.
At times an LG washer can generate a false alarm which triggers error code E6. To be sure, do the following:
- Unplug the LG washer from the main electrical socket
- Wait for ten to twenty minutes
- Plug the washer again into the power
- Start the machine
If the machine still shows error code E6, you have the right alarm. And you can move ahead and diagnose it. You can check out other errors here.
How Do I Fix E6 Error on LG Washer?
Check the tank
Foreign objects get stuck in the tank to block the drum, making it fail to rotate. A jammed washer responds differently.
For example:
- The washer basket will fail to spin.
- You’ll hear strange noises coming from the washer.
To solve this, here’s a list of things you can do.
- Turn the drum with your hand to find out what’s wrong with it
- Find out if there’s a thin piece of clothing stuck between the basket and the drum
- Using a pair of flashlights and needle-nose pliers, examine the washer and the drum gap.
- Get rid of the splash guard to examine the gap properly.
- Turn the washer basket gently for signs of clothes or hardware stuck in the washer. If you see any, use the needle-nose pliers to remove them.
And there’s more…
A small piece of hardware can slip into the gap between the basket and the tub. It won’t be a surprise to find things like loose change, earbuds, or small wires causing a jam in a washer.
Remove all these objects with a pair of pliers. If you don’t have pliers, I would recommend this one.
Why?
The tool feels sturdy and durable. Best of all, you can count on them from fixing any home improvement project including removing objects from your LG washer.
When washing, ensure that all the foreign things causing jam are removed from the clothes.
Check the Motor for Overheating
Overheating the motor can cause an LG washer e6 error.
The purpose of the main drive motor is to operate the mechanical functions of the LG washer cycles like agitation or tumble and spin.
When there’s a fault with one or many motor-driven electrical components, it causes overheating and creates a burning smell. If the problem continues, it causes the main motor to overheat, making it fail.
One of the symptoms associated with a failing motor is humming or buzzing noises. Here’s how to diagnose the motor:
- Verify that you have unplugged the washer from the electrical outlet
- Pull the motor connectors (and not wires) to access the drive motor
- Using a multimeter, test the motor for continuity and the ground connection. Ensure that your multimeter is set to RX1 for both tests.
- To perform a continuity test, touch the probes of the motor’s terminals. It would produce a reading that’s nearly zero.
- To perform a continuity test for ground connection, put one probe on the terminal and the other on the bare metal housing. You won’t receive any reading from this test.
- If the multimeter reading doesn’t match the above, you have to replace the drive motor.
Check the Clutch Gear Assembly
The clutch gear assembly moves the internal tub of the washer and spins the basket during the spin cycle. The clutch assembly plays a similar role as the clutch in a manual car.
Regular use of the washer makes the clutch prone to damage. If the clutch lining is worn, it won’t rotate properly to release the brake.
The clutch gear assembly consists of the brake cam driver, blue springs for the large washer, a black spring for compact washers, and the installation instructions. Repairing and replacing the clutch is not an easy thing.
I learned the hard way. If you want to fix it, here’s how you can diagnose the problem before buying clutch gears.
- Start the washer and let it usually run without the clothes
- Pay attention to how the water fills until the washer tub is full
- Pay attention to the agitation noise when the washing process begins. If you don’t hear the agitator’s sound, that signals whether the clutch is damaged or broken
- Allow the washer to complete the cycle and pay attention to how it drains water. Wait until the tub is empty and the tub starts to spin. If the tub fails to rotate, that shows the clutch is broken.
- Pay attention to the spin action of the washer. You’ll hear intermittent slowness of the wash or spin cycle that signals you have a worn-out or broken clutch.
- You’ll also hear squeaks coming from the tub during the wash or spin cycle, which signals the clutch is the problem.
Next.
If the clutch gear assembly is the problem, you can get one from here.
Conclusion
Experience has taught me that diagnosing the clutch gear assembly is not easy. If your garment is still wet even after the spin cycle, it signals the clutch is about to malfunction.
Sometimes the garment is wet because the spin cycle doesn’t get enough power to get rid of the water. A washer shouldn’t be overheating.
And if it does then something is wrong with the motor or the clutch. We hope this article was detailed enough to shed some light on how you can fix the LG washer error code E6. If you found any challenges, let me know in the comment below so that I can assist you further.
