If your LG washing machine won’t stop when it’s supposed to, don’t worry; we’re here to help. In this detailed guide, we’ll be explaining the causes of this issue and giving you steps to fix them.
So, without further ado, let’s begin…
LG Washing Machine Won’t Stop Filling With Water — Solution
If your LG washing machine won’t stop filling with water, there are two things that could be at fault; the water inlet valve and the water pressure switch. Here’s how to find out which part is defective.
Step 1. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Run a normal wash cycle.
Step 3. Once the washing machine starts filling, turn off the power supply.
If the washing machine is still filling even though the power is off, you’ll need to replace the water inlet valve. However, if it only overfills when the washing machine is on, you’ll need to replace the water pressure switch.
Here’s how to replace these parts…
How To Replace An LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve — Front Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the water inlet hose from the back of your washing machine (depending on the type of washer you have, there will be two hoses).
Step 3. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws at the back of the washing machine holding the top panel
Step 4. Slide the panel back a few inches and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 5. The water inlet valve will be mounted inside the washer on the other side of the water inlet port. Detach the solenoid wires connected to the water inlet valve (ensure that you take note of the positioning of each electrical connector).
Step 6. Using a pair of pliers, press the clamps on the hoses connected to the water inlet valve and slide them out of place.
Step 7. Detach each hose from the water inlet valve (make sure to remember the positioning of each hose).
Step 8. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the screws beside the water inlet port holding the water inlet valve.
Step 9. Pull the water inlet valve out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Get your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 11. Install the new water inlet valve in your washing machine and secure it by applying the screws at the back of the washer beside the water inlet port.
Step 12. Connect each hose to its appropriate port on your new water inlet valve and secure the hoses to the valve by sliding the metal clamps in place.
Step 13. Connect each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on the new water inlet valve.
Step 14. Put the top panel of the washing machine back in place and apply the screws at the back to secure it.
Step 15. Connect the water inlet hose/hoses to the washing machine.
Step 16. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 17. Run a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
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How To Replace An LG Washing Machine Water Inlet Valve — Top Loaders
Do the following to replace the water inlet valve on your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. To avoid water leakage or electrocution, turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3.Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the five screws holding the rear panel of the user control board (two at the bottom and three at the top).
Step 4. Lift the panel off the washing machine.
Step 5. Detach the control housing from the washing machine and lay it on the washer’s lid.
Step 6. Disconnect the water supply hose/hoses from the water inlet valve (get ready for some water to spill out).
Step 7. Disconnect the solenoid wire connectors attached to the water inlet valve (take note of the positioning of each wire).
Step 8. Using a pair of pliers, press and release the retaining clamps on the hoses connected to the water inlet valve.
Step 9. Detach the hoses from the water inlet valve.
Step 10. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the three screws holding the water inlet valve to the washing machines.
Step 11. Pull the water inlet valve assembly out of the washing machine.
Step 12. Get your new water inlet valve out of its pack.
Step 13. Install the new water inlet valve in the washing machine and secure it by applying the three screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 14. Connect each hose to its appropriate port on the water inlet valve and secure the hoses by sliding the metal clamps in place.
Step 15. Connect each solenoid wire to its appropriate terminal on your new water inlet valve.
Step 16. Connect the water inlet hose/hoses to the new water inlet valve (ensure that the connection is secure).
Step 17. Reposition the control housing on top of the washing machine.
Step 18. Put the back panel of the washing machine control housing in place and secure it by applying the five screws.
Step 19. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 20. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Replacing An LG Washing Machine Water Pressure Switch — Front Loaders
Here’s how to replace a defective water pressure switch on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leakage or electrocution, turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the top panel of the washing machine.
Step 4. Slide the panel back a few inches and lift it off the washing machine.
Step 5. The water pressure switch is mounted on the cabinet frame near the water inlet valve. Disconnect the wire connector attached to it.
Step 6. Remove the screw holding the water pressure switch to the washer’s cabinet frame.
Step 7. Pull the water pressure switch out of the washing machine and detach the tube connected to pressure switch.
Step 8. Take the water pressure switch out of the washing machine.
Step 9. Get your new water pressure switch out of its pack.
Step 10. Attach the tube to the new water pressure switch.
Step 11. Mount the water pressure switch on the cabinet frame and secure it by applying the screw.
Step 12. Connect the electrical connector to the new water pressure switch.
Step 13. Put the top panel of the washing machine back in place and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 14. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 15. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Replacing An LG Washing Machine Water Pressure Switch — Top Loaders
Here’s how to replace a defective water pressure switch on your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to avoid water leakage or electrocution, turn off your washing machine’s power and water supply.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the five screws at the back of the user control board (three at the top and two at the bottom).
Step 4. Pull the panel off the washing machine.
Step 5. Detach the control housing from the washing machine and lay it on top of the washer’s lid.
Step 6. The water pressure switch will be mounted next to the water inlet valve. Disconnect the electrical connector of the pressure switch.
Step 7. Press the tabs on the pressure switch to release it from the washing machine.
Step 8. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the screws holding the rear panel of the washing machine.
Step 9. Lift the panel up and pull it out of the washing machine.
Step 10. Press and release the clamp on the pressure switch tube connected to the washer’s tub.
Step 11. Detach the tube from the washer’s tub.
Step 12. Untwist the retaining wire holding the tube.
Step 13. Reposition the washer’s control housing.
Step 14. Lift the lid of your washing machine.
Step 15. Using a putty knife, release the clips holding the main top of your washing machine.
Step 16. Lift the main top of the washing machine and support it.
Step 17. To release the pressure switch tube from the wire harness, cut the cloth tape holding the tube.
Step 18. Untwist the second retaining wire holding the tube.
Step 19. Pull the pressure switch and tube out of the washing machine.
Step 20. Get your new water pressure switch out of its pack.
Step 21. Insert the tube of the new water pressure switch through the control base.
Step 22. Wrap the tube around the support rod and connect it to the port on the washer’s tub.
Step 23. Secure the tube to the port by sliding the retaining clamp in place.
Step 24. Secure the tube to the main wire harness at the control base using a zip-tie.
Step 25. Lower the main top of your washing machine and snap it back into place.
Step 26. Close the lid of your washing machine.
Step 27. Detach the control housing from the washer once more and lay it on the lid of the machine.
Step 28. Snap the new water pressure switch in place on the control base and connect the electrical connector.
Step 29. Put the main rear panel of the washing machine in place and secure it by applying the screws.
Step 30. Reposition the control housing.
Step 31. Put the rear panel of the control housing back in place and secure it by applying the five screws.
Step 32. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 33. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
LG Washing Machine Won’t Stop Draining — Solved
If your LG washing machine won’t stop draining, you’ll need to replace the drain pump assembly. Here’s how to do this…
Replacing An LG Washing Machine Drain Pump — Front Loaders
Here’s how to replace the drain pump on your LG front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws at the back of your washing machine securing the top panel.
Step 3. Slide the panel back about an inch or so and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 4. Pull the soap dispenser out press the blue tab at the center to take it out of the washing machine completely.
Step 5. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the screws on each side of the detergent drawer housing.
Step 6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the tabs behind your washing machine’s user control panel.
Step 7. Detach the user control panel from the washing machine and lay it down on top of the washer’s cabinet frame.
Step 8. Open the filter flap at the lower front panel of your washing machine.
Step 9. Pull out the emergency drain hose and use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screw beside it.
Step 10. Pull the lower front panel off your washing machine.
Step 11. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 12. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining wire around the door boot seal and work your way around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 13. Push the door seal into the washing machine’s drum.
Step 14. Reach in behind the door lock assembly and disconnect the electrical connector.
Step 15. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 16. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the five screws holding the main front section of the washing machine (three at the bottom and two at the top).
Step 17. Pull the main front section up and out of the washing machine.
Step 18. Using your Philips screwdriver, remove the three screws around the drain filter knob.
Step 19. Take a picture of the orientation of the drain pump before disconnecting anything.
Step 20. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the washing machine’s drain pump assembly.
Step 21. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps on the hoses connected to the drain pump and slide them out of place.
Step 22. Disconnect each hose from the drain pump.
Step 23. Pull the old drain hose assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 24. Get your new drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 25. Install your new drain pump assembly in the washing machine and connect the electrical connector to it.
Step 26. Connect each hose to its appropriate port on the new drain pump assembly, using the pictures you took as reference.
Step 27. Secure the hoses to the drain pump by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 28. Pass the emergency drain hose of the new drain pump through the opening on the washing machine.
Step 29. Apply the three screws around the drain filter knob.
Step 30. Put the main front section of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the five screws (two at the top and three at the bottom).
Step 31. Open your washing machine’s door.
Step 32. Reach inside the washer and reconnect the door lock’s wire connector.
Step 33. Fit the door boot seal back around the door opening.
Step 34. Fit the retaining band back around the door seal using a flat-blade screwdriver (this will require some effort).
Step 35. Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 36. Put the lower front panel of your washing machine back in place and secure it by applying the screw beside the emergency drain hose.
Step 37. Flip the filter housing cover back up.
Step 38. Snap the user control board back in place and secure it by applying the screws beside the detergent drawer housing.
Step 39. Put the detergent drawer back into the washing machine.
Step 40. Put the top panel of the washing machine back on and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 41. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 42. Try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
Replacing An LG Washing Machine Drain Pump — Top Loaders
Do the following to replace a defective drain pump in your LG top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s water and power supply in order to avoid water leakage or electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your washing machine.
Step 3. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the screws holding the rear panel of your washing machine.
Step 4. Release the retaining clamp on each hose connected to the drain pump and slide clamps out of place (use pliers if needed).
Step 5. Disconnect each hose from the drain pump assembly.
Step 6. Use a 10mm to take out the bolts securing the drain pump to the base of your washing machine.
Step 7. Detach the drain pump electrical connector on the base of the washing machine.
Step 8. Pull the wire sleeve from the tabs on the base of the washing machine.
Step 9. Untwist the retaining wire holding the bundle of electrical connectors to the frame of your washing machine.
Step 10. Disconnect the two drain pump wire connectors in the wire bundle to fully release the drain pump assembly from the washing machine.
Step 11. Get your new washing machine drain pump assembly out of its pack.
Step 12. Install the new drain pump assembly in your washing machine and secure it by applying the three 10mm bolts on the base of the washer.
Step 13. Connect the two electrical connectors of the new drain pump assembly to the bundle of electrical connectors near the washer’s cabinet frame.
Step 14. Secure the bundle of electrical connectors to the washing machine’s frame using the retaining wire.
Step 15. Secure the wire sleeve in the tabs at the base of the washing machine.
Step 16. Connect the main wire connector to the drain pump assembly.
Step 17. Connect the two hoses to the new drain pump assembly.
Step 18. Secure the hoses to the drain pump by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 19. Put the rear panel of the washing machine back in place and secure it by applying the screws at the back.
Step 20. Turn on your washing machine’s water and power supply.
Step 21. Run a wash cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
LG Washing Machine Won’t Stop Spinning — Fixed
If your LG washing machine won’t stop spinning, it means that the load in the drum is unbalanced. Here’s how to fix an unbalanced load in your LG washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s power supply.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine and inspect the quantity of clothes in the drum. Ensure that the drum hasn’t been filled more than 3/4. If your washer’s drum is too full, the machine will keep spinning to try to balance the load.
Step 3. Ensure that you washing machine sits on a firm, even surface. If your washing machine sits tilted at an angle, the weight of the clothes will rest on one side of the drum. As a result, the machine will keep spinning in an attempt to balance the load.
Step 4. Ensure that the washing machine’s legs are level. If needed, use the spanner provided in your installation kit to adjust each leg.
Step 5. Turn on your washing machine’s power supply.
Step 6. Resume the spin cycle to see if the issue has been resolved.
