Dealing with an LG dishwasher AE error? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! This pesky error code often signals a water leak, but fixing it doesn’t always mean calling in a pricey technician.

With a little DIY spirit, you can troubleshoot this yourself. From the float sensor to the door gasket, and even the detergent causing false alarms, we’ll cover it all. 

Grab your toolkit and let’s dive into the simple fixes for that stubborn LG dishwasher AE error! 

Key Takeaways:

• AE error indicates water leakage
• Common causes: incorrect detergent, faulty float switch, defective door gasket
• Check spray arms and water inlet valve
• Control board malfunction may require professional help

Why Is My LG Dishwasher AE Error Code Show?

Incorrect Detergent Usage

We’ve all been there – using too much soap or grabbing the wrong bottle when we’re in a rush.

But when it comes to our dishwashers, this can be a real headache, especially if there’s an error code AE.

Using too much detergent or the wrong kind (like regular dish soap instead of the fancy high-efficiency stuff) can make way too many bubbles.

Next thing you know, water’s spilling out and your machine’s throwing a fit with that pesky AE error.

What can we do? First things first, let’s make sure we’re using the right soap. Look for that “HE” label – it stands for high efficiency.

Don’t even think about using regular dish soap or you’ll be in for a bubbly mess!

Now, how much should we use? If you’re using powder, check out those lines in the little soap compartment.

For dishes that ain’t too dirty, fill it to the 15 line. If they’re really gross, go up to 25. And if you’re into those nifty pods, just pop one in per wash.

If you’ve made a stupid mistake, no worries! We can fix this. Unplug your dishwasher for about 10 minutes – it’s like giving it a quick nap to forget about all those bubbles. When you plug it back in, it should be good to go.

Still, seeing suds? Run a rinse cycle without any soap to flush them out.

Faulty Float Switch

We’ve all been there – the dishwasher’s acting up again! That pesky float switch can be a real troublemaker. Its job is to keep an eye on the water level, but when it goes haywire, it might think there’s too much water when there ain’t. That’s when you see that annoying “AE Error Code” pop up on your LG dishwasher.

Don’t worry, we can fix this together!

Here’s what you and I are gonna do inside the dishwasher.:

Turn off the power and shut that water off. We don’t want any surprises while we’re poking around in there!

Now, we gotta find that float switch. It’s usually hanging out at the bottom of the dishwasher. You might need to take off some panels to get to it.

Once you spot it, carefully take it out.

Remember how it’s connected and which way it’s facing inside the dishwasher – you’ll thank yourself later!

Here’s where it gets a bit techy.

• Grab a multimeter and test that switch for continuity inside the dishwasher.
• If it ain’t showing any, well, we’ve found our culprit!
• If the switch is busted, pop in a new one. Make sure you put it in just like the old one was.

Put everything back together, turn the water and power back on, and let’s give it a test run. Start a short cycle and keep your fingers crossed that nasty AE error code is gone for good!

Defective Door Gasket

We’ve had trouble with our LG dishwasher showing an AE error code. Turns out, it’s probably the door gasket acting up.

Here’s what we figured out:

First off, take a good look at that gasket. Open up the dishwasher and check if it’s torn or worn out. Sometimes food bits get stuck there too, messin’ with the seal.

If it’s just dirty, we can clean it ourselves. Grab some warm soapy water and a soft cloth, and give it a good wipe down. Don’t forget to clean where the gasket meets the door – that’s important!

Now, if the gasket’s seen better days, we might need to replace it. We can order a new one from LG or some appliance parts place.

Taking out the old one and putting in the new one ain’t too hard, just make sure it fits snugly in that groove around the door.

Once we’ve cleaned or replaced it, let’s give it a test run.

Close the dishwasher door and run a quick cycle. 

If that pesky AE error doesn’t show up again, we’ve nailed it!

Remember, this gasket’s job is to keep water from leaking out.

When it’s not doing its job right, water escapes and triggers the float switch, causing that AE error. 

By fixing the gasket, we’re keeping our dishwasher running smooth and our kitchen floor dry, preventing the error code AE!

Clogged or Misaligned Spray Arms

We gotta check them spray arms if our dishwasher’s leaking. They might not be spreading water right if they’re blocked or outta place. Let’s take a look:

First, we’ll pull out the bottom rack to get at the arms.

Give both upper and lower arms a good once-over. Look for any gunk or bits stuck in there.

If we see clogs, we gotta take them off. Might need to unscrew or just pull, depends on what kinda dishwasher we got. Rinse them under warm water and use a toothbrush or something to poke out any blocked holes.

Once their clean, we put them back on tight.

Make sure they line up right and can spin freely without hitting nothing.

Let’s plug her back in and run a quick cycle to see if that AE error’s gone.

If we keep an eye on these arms and clean them regular, we can stop leaks before they start. It’s way easier than dealing with a flood in our kitchen, right?

Plus, our dishes come out cleaner too with the right amount of water. Win-win!

Water Inlet Valve Issues

We gotta check the water inlet valve in our dishwasher, it’s what controls how much water goes in. If it’s messed up or clogged, it might let too much water in and cause leaks.

We should look for any leaks or damage and clean or replace it if we need to.

To fix that AE error code on our LG dishwasher, let’s try these steps:

First things first, we’ve got to turn off the water supply to the dishwasher.

Then we need to find that inlet valve – it’s usually at the back of the machine. You can easily find that on “at the back of the dishwasher near the bottom” of the dishwasher.

We should take a good look and see if there are any leaks. If we see any, we’re gonna have to replace the valve.

Next, we’ll disconnect the water inlet hose. Watch out, some water might spill out!

Let’s check the filter inside the valve and clean it real well if it’s clogged. We should also make sure the hose ain’t damaged or blocked.

If you want to replace it then place a new water valve and repeat the same process in the backward direction to make your dishwasher fully packed.

Once we’ve done all that, we’ll put everything back together and turn the water back on. We should run a quick cycle to make sure that pesky error code don’t come back.

Control Board Malfunction

You’re dealing with that pesky AE error on your LG dishwasher, huh? Sometimes it’s the control board acting up, giving wrong readings and triggering the error.

We’ve tried other fixes and they didn’t work, right? Well, it might be time to get a pro to take a look at that control board.

Here’s what we can do:

First, let’s unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water.

Then, we gotta pull the dishwasher out and find the control board. It’s usually hiding in the front panel or base.

Now, we’re not gonna mess with it ourselves. We need a technician to check for any obvious damage, like burnt bits or rust. They’ve got fancy tools to test if it’s working right.

If the board’s busted, we’ll need a new one. Make sure to give the tech your dishwasher’s model number so they get the right part.

Once they’ve swapped it out, we’ll put everything back together, turn on the power and water, and run a test cycle. Fingers crossed that AE error is gone for good!

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