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ERROR CODE · LG WASHER · ORANGE COUNTY

LG Washer Error Code dE

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The door or lid is not detected as locked, so the cycle will not start.

(323) 818-6611
$65 diagnostic, waived with repair
40–75 min
Same & next-day Mon–Sun

All Washer error codes

What dE means.

dE means the control cannot confirm the door is shut and latched. A wash cannot run with an open door, so the washer holds and posts dE. On front-load LG models the door lock assembly or its wiring is the usual cause. A worn strike, a bent latch, or laundry caught in the seal can also keep the door from closing fully.

Most common causes.

  • Laundry caught between the door and the gasket

  • Failed door lock and switch assembly

  • Worn or bent door strike

  • Loose wiring connector at the door lock

  • Faulty main control board

Try this first: safe DIY troubleshooting.

  1. Open the door, clear any laundry pinched in the seal, and close it firmly.

  2. Unplug the washer for five minutes to reset the control.

  3. Inspect the latch and strike for cracks or bending.

  4. Press the door shut until it clicks, then start a short cycle.

  5. Check that nothing blocks the door from seating fully.

What does this repair cost?

Typical part cost

$35–$140

Full repair (parts + labor)

$150–$300

Time on site

40–75 min

Prices reflect 2026 OEM part costs for the Orange County market. The diagnostic is $65, waived when you authorize the repair. 90-day parts and labor warranty.

What happens when you call us

  1. Call or book online

    We pick up Mon-Sun 7am-9pm. Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week. Calls before 11am usually get same-day; later calls go to the next morning.

  2. On-site diagnostic

    Our technician arrives in the window we promised, runs a full diagnostic, and gives you a fixed-price repair quote before any work. Service call from $65 (varies by appliance type), waived with the repair.

  3. Repair on the first visit

    Common parts (compressor relays, drum bearings, control boards, igniters, drain pumps) ride on every truck. Most appliances are working again in the same visit.

  4. 90-day warranty in writing

    Every repair comes with a written 90-day warranty covering both parts and labor. If something fails inside that window, we come back at no charge.

Recent customer reviews

5.0 stars across 337 reviews on Yelp . Showing the 3 most recent.

  • Work was done well and technician was on time and communicative! I used texts and they were answered very quickly. I will use them again.

    Roberta S.

    Irvine, CA · Mar 31, 2026

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  • Ivan is the only repairman I would ever trust with our appliances! We have used him 3 times (for our dryer, our dishwasher, and most recently our oven). We called him when our oven unexpectedly stopped working and he got us scheduled right away and had it fixed immediately! He is prompt, incredibly knowledgable, very friendly, reasonably priced, and honest! Look no further if you have any appliance repair needs! Thank you again Ivan!! - Kate

    Kate T.

    Orange County, CA · Mar 24, 2026

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  • Our ice maker in our GE Profile refrigerator stopped working. We contacted several vendors through Yelp and Esquire was quick to respond and were able to come out the next day. Our ice maker was back up and running right away! They were able to buy the proper part and install it all in one day. They were courteous and reasonably priced. I couldn't be more pleased with how it went.

    Jennifer G.

    Huntington Beach, CA · Mar 12, 2026

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Don't wait. LG dE usually gets worse.

We diagnose, quote in writing, and most repairs finish on the first visit. Diagnostic is $65, waived with the repair.

  • Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week
  • Service call from $65 (varies by appliance), waived with the repair
  • 90-day parts and labor warranty