LE error in washing machine

error le Errors displayed on the display of the washing machine in the form of codes are needed to inform us about a breakdown of the machine or to warn us about a possible breakdown. There are a lot of error codes, in this article we will talk about the LE error on a Samsung washing machine.

Description and causes of the LE error

The LE code, and on some machine models LC, appears on the screen when there is a water leak from the machine’s tank. Moreover, the water level is dropping sharply. When this error occurs, the machine stops running to prevent the heating element from turning on. After all If the heating element heats up without water, it will simply burn out.

There are many reasons for such spontaneous water leakage, we list them:

The heating element mount is broken.
The air tube has become disconnected and water leaks out during the spin cycle.
The water tank is damaged at the bolt connections.
The detergent hose is not connected correctly.
The drain hose is not connected or positioned correctly.
Damage to the drain hose.
The drain filter is not closed correctly.

The LE error on a washing machine most often appears before rinsing.

Troubleshooting

When the machine displays an LE error, you need to immediately turn off the power to it. First press the power off button on the machine control panel, and then unplug it from the socket.

Now we define the error. You can start by checking the drain hose. To prevent water leakage, you need to secure it properly. One end of the drain hose is initially located inside the machine, and is fixed at the bottom; it does not need to be touched. The second end is directed upward and the hose is secured to a hook, which the manufacturer took care of in advance by installing it in the upper part of the machine.The remainder of the hose is directed down to the sink drain pipe branch.

The hose attachment to the drain pipe must be well sealed and located at a height of at least 60 cm from the floor. How to change the drain hose of a washing machine, this question may arise if a crack has appeared in the drain hose, which leads to the appearance of the LE error.

Important! It is not recommended to join the drain hose in order to increase its length. An additional connection point may cause water leakage. In addition, when pumping a hose that is too long, the drain pump fails faster.

It's easy to check the drain filter. Simply open the lid by turning it counterclockwise. And then closing it again, turning clockwise. The filter cover should fit tightly and cover the drain hole.

If an internal breakdown occurs, for example, a heating element is disconnected, or a crack appears in the tank, then in this case you cannot do without the help of a professional. He will select the necessary parts and install them correctly.

Other water leak errors

water leak from car The LE error is quite serious, because water leaking from the washing machine can flood your neighbors if you live in a multi-story building. But This is not the only error associated with draining water. So, for example, if the water does not drain at all, then error 5e appears on the screen. You can read about how to fix it in the article Error 5e on Samsung washing machine.

When water flows out of the drum along with foam, the machine dispenses error 5d. Increased foam formation may be caused by hand washing powder. In addition, exceeding the amount of powder can also result in excessive foam that comes out of the machine through the drum or powder tray.

To summarize, we note that eliminating the LE error on a washing machine requires patience and some skills. Before you unscrew anything, evaluate your real capabilities; maybe you should immediately contact a specialist and not aggravate the problem.