LG dishwasher repair · NYC
LG Dishwasher Repair in Manhattan, Brooklyn & Queens
An LG dishwasher that stops with OE, IE or AE, leaves water at the bottom or brings out wet dishes usually needs one standard part — or just a fix under the sink. We come to the apartment, find the cause and quote the full price before any work.
Independent service — not authorized by or affiliated with LG. LG is a trademark of its owner.
What we fix
Common LG dishwasher problems
Tell us which of these sounds like yours — the technician arrives with the right parts.
OE — not draining
OE means the LG dishwasher can't pump the water out. On a fresh install, look for a drain hose squeezed behind the cabinet or a garbage-disposal knockout plug nobody took out. After that come a clogged filter, a blocked air gap or disposal, and finally a jammed or failed drain pump. Replacing the pump on an LG dishwasher is $340 all-in with parts and labor, the $100 diagnostic included, and a 90-day warranty.
IE — not filling
IE means water isn't getting into the LG dishwasher fast enough. A supply valve under the sink left half-closed, or a line bent when the unit was slid into place, is the usual story; very weak building pressure is another. If water is clearly available, the inlet valve or its small screen has failed. Replacing the valve is $330 all-in, $100 diagnostic included, with a 90-day warranty.
AE — leak detected
AE means the LG dishwasher found water in its base and stopped to protect your floor. Hand dish soap foaming over, a unit that isn't level, and a door gasket that slipped out of its groove are the usual reasons. Inside the machine, a stuck float or a loose seal at the sump can do it too. A leak repair on an LG dishwasher is $290 all-in, parts and labor, with the $100 diagnostic included and a 90-day warranty.
Wet dishes or cold washes
When an LG dishwasher leaves dishes wet or washes in lukewarm water, top up the rinse aid first. If it's full and the water still never gets hot, the heater, its temperature sensor or the wiring between them is the usual cause, and the display may show a heating error. That repair on an LG dishwasher is $340 all-in with parts and labor, the $100 diagnostic included, and a 90-day warranty.
Not cleaning
An LG dishwasher that stops cleaning usually has a clogged filter, spray arms blocked by food or by a tall pan, or the wrong detergent. Clean the filter and spray arms first. If the wash stays weak and dishes come out dirty, the wash motor or its sensor is next; that motor-pump repair is $270 all-in, parts and labor, with the $100 diagnostic included and a 90-day warranty.
Won't start or door won't latch
An LG dishwasher that won't start usually has the door not fully latched, the child lock on, or a tripped breaker. If the latch feels loose, or the panel stays dark while the outlet has power, the door latch or the control board has failed. A latch replacement is $245 all-in; a control or power repair is $270, both with the $100 diagnostic included and a 90-day warranty.
New install? Check under the sink
OE and IE on a new LG often start under the sink
When an LG dishwasher is pushed into the cabinet, its drain and water hoses can get bent or trapped underneath — that alone triggers OE or IE on a brand-new machine. If it drains into a garbage disposal, the plug inside the disposal inlet has to be knocked out first. Check both before you book; if the codes stay, it's a real repair.
Models
LG dishwashers we service
The model number is on a label along the side edge of the door or the tub opening — open the door to find it.
- 24" built-in dishwashers
- Top-control (hidden controls)
- Front-control
- Stainless-tub models
- Third-rack models
- ADA-height models
Prices
What LG dishwasher repair costs
Typical all-in price — parts and labor. The final price is confirmed on site before work starts. $100 diagnostic, credited in full.
- Not draining (pump, drain hose, check valve)$340
- Not drying$340
- Not filling with water$330
- Leaking$290
- Not cleaning dishes$270
- Won't start$270
- Door latch$245
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Questions
LG dishwasher repair FAQ
How much does LG dishwasher repair cost in NYC?
Most LG dishwasher repairs run $250–$340 with parts and labor. The diagnostic is $100, credited in full if you go ahead. The final price is confirmed on site before work starts.
What does OE mean on an LG dishwasher?
OE means the water isn't draining. Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, check that the drain hose under the sink isn't bent or crushed, and on a new install make sure the knockout plug in the garbage disposal was removed. If OE keeps coming back after that, the drain pump or a blockage in the line needs a technician.
What does IE mean on an LG dishwasher?
IE means the dishwasher didn't get enough water in time. Open the supply valve under the sink all the way and make sure the water line isn't bent behind or under the machine. If IE returns while water is clearly on, the inlet valve or its screen usually needs attention.
My LG dishwasher shows AE. What should I do?
AE means water has collected in the base and the leak protection stopped the cycle. Turn off the water to the dishwasher. Then rule out the simple causes: hand dish soap instead of dishwasher detergent, a machine that isn't level, or a door gasket that has come loose. If AE comes back with the right detergent and a level machine, there's a leak inside that needs a technician.
Are you LG authorized service?
No. Sprocket is an independent repair service, not authorized by or affiliated with LG. If your dishwasher is under LG's warranty, use LG's service. Out of warranty, we repair LG dishwashers with our own 90-day warranty.
Do you also fix LG washers?
Yes — see our LG washer repair page, including WashTower and washer-dryer combos. Same $100 diagnostic, credited in full.
Can you come the same day?
In most cases, yes — same-day visits across Manhattan below 110th, Brooklyn and Queens.
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Manhattan
LG repair across Manhattan
Sprocket repairs LG appliances in Manhattan below 110th Street, including Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, TriBeCa, Financial District, SoHo, Greenwich Village, East Village / Lower East Side, Flatiron / Union Square, Midtown East, Midtown West / Hell's Kitchen and Murray Hill. We coordinate building access with doormen and service elevators.
LG dishwasher showing OE, IE or AE?
Note the code and the model number from the door edge — the technician arrives with the right part. $100 diagnostic, credited in full.