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LG · cycle too long

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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LG · not cleaning

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer does not clean clothes well

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · detergent not dispensing

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door locked

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer door or lid will not unlock

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · fills when off

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer fills with water while turned off

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · no power

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer has no power or a blank control panel

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · leaking

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer is leaking water

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · grinding

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · shaking

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · SUD

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · odor

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer smells musty, sour or like mildew

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · stops mid cycle

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · water level low

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · Wi-Fi

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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LG · not draining

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not drain or stops with water inside

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not filling

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not spinning

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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LG · door won't lock

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

LG SideKick WD300 pedestal washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WD300C*, WD300G*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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LG · cycle too long

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not cleaning

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer does not clean clothes well

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · detergent not dispensing

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door locked

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer door or lid will not unlock

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · fills when off

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer fills with water while turned off

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · no power

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer has no power or a blank control panel

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · leaking

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer is leaking water

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · grinding

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · shaking

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · SUD

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · odor

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer smells musty, sour or like mildew

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · stops mid cycle

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · water level low

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · Wi-Fi

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not draining

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not drain or stops with water inside

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not filling

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not spinning

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door won't lock

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

LG SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WM9500HKA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · cycle too long

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not cleaning

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA does not clean clothes well

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · detergent not dispensing

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door locked

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA door or lid will not unlock

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · fills when off

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA fills with water while turned off

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · no power

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA has no power or a blank control panel

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · leaking

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA is leaking water

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · grinding

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · shaking

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA shakes, walks or bangs during spin

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · SUD

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · odor

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA smells musty, sour or like mildew

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · stops mid cycle

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · water level low

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · Wi-Fi

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not draining

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not drain or stops with water inside

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not filling

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not fill with water or fills too slowly

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not spinning

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door won't lock

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not start because the door or lid will not lock

LG WashCombo WM6998HBA will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WM6998HBA, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · cycle too long

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · not cleaning

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section does not clean clothes well

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · detergent not dispensing

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · door locked

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section door or lid will not unlock

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · fills when off

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section fills with water while turned off

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
LG · no power

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section has no power or a blank control panel

LG WashTower WKEX200H washer section has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WKEX200H*, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record

Product lines

How the 19 LG families here actually differ

These are not marketing tiers. Each group below behaves differently under diagnosis, which is why a procedure written for one does not transfer to another, and it is the first thing to settle before following any fix.

All-in-one heat-pump washer/dryer; determine whether the fault occurs during wash, drain, spin or dry.

Stacked WashTower; this record covers the washer section and shared control panel.

WashTower model with center controls; confirm washer versus dryer status.

LG top-load washer; ThinQ-enabled controls and menu paths vary by model.

Compact pedestal washer with separate drawer/door and error-code set.

Find your model

Model numbers covered, and where each one's answers are

Match the identifier on your appliance or device label to a row below. LG answers here are scoped to these patterns, and a model outside them is deliberately not claimed rather than covered by a page that guesses.

FamilyModel numbersPublished specs
WM6500HBA front-load washerWM6500HBA3 researched
WM5500HVA front-load washerWM5500HVA3 researched
WM4500HBA front-load washerWM4500HBA3 researched
WM4200HWA front-load washerWM4200HWA3 researched
WM4000HWA front-load washerWM4000HWA3 researched
WM3600HWA front-load washerWM3600HWA3 researched
WM3400CW front-load washerWM3400CW3 researched
WM8900HBA large-capacity washerWM8900HBA3 researched
SIGNATURE WM9500HKA washerWM9500HKA3 researched
WashCombo WM6998HBAWM6998HBA3 researched
WashTower WKEX200H washer sectionWKEX200H*3 researched
WashTower WKEX300H washer sectionWKEX300H*3 researched
WT8405CW top-load washerWT8405CW3 researched
WT7900HBA top-load washerWT7900HBA3 researched
WT7400CW top-load washerWT7400CW3 researched
WT7300CW top-load washerWT7300CW3 researched
WT7150CW top-load washerWT7150CW3 researched
WT6105CW top-load washerWT6105CW3 researched
SideKick WD300 pedestal washerWD300C*, WD300G*3 researched

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