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

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Reset the door lock”. That top fix is a moderate-difficulty DIY job, involving the door lock assembly. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Washer Door Lock and Switch Assembly.

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.

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.