LG washer won't turn on, no power. Repair solution!

LG front load washer repair. No power. Machine won't turn on.

[@grputtputt]

In 2023, 7 years after you posted this video you saved me the cost of a new washing machine!!! Thanks a million!

[@Episcleritis]

You don't know me but we're best friends now.

[@jenniferhedrick2852]

Lol! Right! 😂

[@Frikinbats]

Same!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@flaviosegarra2156]

Thank you so much it works

[@JeffStieglitz]

In 2024, 8 years after you posted this.... it worked, saved me stress, time, and money. Thanks!

[@jenalawton484]

Wow!! In 2024 this video saved me money by not having a technician come out for something I did in 5 seconds! Thank you so much for posting this! ❤

[@glenmariani5350]

People like you make this world a better place. Thank you for sharing!

[@nozrulislam5736]

This is absolutely true.

[@randalmercier5234]

Same LG washer had it for 5 years. I tried your method twice and it didn’t work. Tried it plug in and boom it works now. Thank you I love you

[@stevenjoseph8980]

This is hysterical. My washing machine did this again 7 years later (see comment below). I did a search on KZbin on how to fix it and your video came up again. I love you again. And thanks for posting this. See you again in 7 years.

[@stacyluluchen]

The “no power” happened to me earlier this evening. I watched your video and it worked! Onward two more loads this evening! What a life saver, thank you!!!

[@kathaupert9328]

I’ve had my LG for 10 years now. Over the course of those 10 years, this has happened 3 times. All three times I looked up this video and it has worked like a charm. You’re my hero!!!!!!

[@heathercole9851]

Mine just happened again, probably the 12th-14th time now, and I looked again too haha. Mine are 9 years old now.

[@joyvanderaa2]

This was the best thing that happened to me today!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. My 6 year old front load washer/dryer set is identical to yours. I had scheduled a serviceman to come at the price of $89.00 to walk in the door. I worried it would be the electronics and very expensive to repair. I didn't want to have to buy another washer as it wouldn't match the dryer. Your video saved the day!!! I couldn't pull the washer out as it was too heavy and I could not reach the plug. Instead, I turned off the breaker, followed your instructions and like magic, the washer worked again!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@aminkaibo58]

July 2024 I tried this trick. It worked like a magic. No doubt you SAVED me hundreds of dollars if not thousands. Thank you for sharing!

[@JustAnotherAverageStacker]

Just a huge thank you for this fix! Was about ready to blow a gasket when all of a sudden it stopped working and the breaker wasn't blown. Such an incredibly easy fix and one that I am very thankful for.

[@SpottedMau]

4 years later and you're still helping people. Thanks so much for sharing this! I know WAY too much about how to repair this washer having taken it apart to fix... everything way too many times.

[@DKExPat10]

Thank you so, so much for the help. As previous others have said, you were able to "fix" my wife's washing machine in less than 2 minutes. Why aren't your solutions in their owners manual? Thank goodness for KZbin and especially YOU for posting - for all of us - particularly those frustrated husbands only thinking of "No, no, no. Not today! Not on Sunday! This is gonna cost me big time." You are truly a lifesaver. Keep up the good work.

[@RH-lz3om]

These companies need a spank.....pathetic measures of integrity but also, too many consumers that don't fuss at the problem like you did. Well done and thanks.

[@fredsoffice2009]

7 years later and you are still helping people. Thank you for posting this video!

[@michaelbinkley6348]

Thank you, Mad Catter! We've just returned from a year abroad, and while doing our first wash, the washer fell silent. It was working fine for our brother-in-law who was living in our home and used the washer with no issues. So you have saved our family a huge repair/replacement bill. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Michael & Michelle Binkley

[@asakhenqala]

Thank you

[@joshuacottrell7225]

Great work with this video! Mine was the same. The problem for it was moving the stacked washer, dryer to get to the plug-just turn off the circuit breaker! You saved us at least $85 and more likely $850 to buy and install a new washer. Thank you!

[@Nettediamond]

Just today March 2024 YOU SAVED ME IVE HAD MY WASHER SINCE 2009!! I thought i was over its working again! THANK YOU AND THE LADY FROM EBAY!❤

[@lauriehogan2722]

Five years later and you are still a hero!!!!! Worked like a champ. And my hubby doesn't have another project. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@justincarter9622]

You are my hero today! I had a horrible case of the Mondays. Started off with my truck breaking down. Two hours later I was up and running headed to work super late , then my wife calls saying our washer is broke (same exact washer as you). After a 10 hour day I came home dreading working on this washer and I found your video and bam this fixed it perfect! Thank you so much!!?

[@heathercole9851]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm pregnant, home alone, and was about to have a panic attack!!! You are my best friend right now, as I'm crying standing by my washer (hormones). Seriously, thank you to the ends of the Earth!

[@xavra1964]

My LG direct drive washing machine would not turn on. My initial instinct was to unplug the machine and plug it back in. My wife mentioned to check on KZbin and I am so glad I did. Your repair solution worked immediately! I am so impressed and relieved that I did not have to call a repairman or worse, purchase a new machine. My 12 year old LG is working great! Thank you Mad Catter!!!

[@lorettaharrison1035]

2021 YES! My 4 day old MAYTAG washer just quit last night. Blinking lights. ERR code. Even with the downloaded Maytag app, I was getting nowhere. Thank you SO much for posting this for all to see. IT WORKED! Insane that this trick is not in the problem solving guide section of the manual of all washers with control panels. Your decision to post on KZbin saved my sanity. I can go teach knowing my clothes will be washed when I return home. Thank you Thank you Thank you. I do hope you become famous and recoup your service call money.

[@kvillamil1]

THANK YOU!!! Fixed my washer in less than a minute and saved me from having to pay $65 just for a guy to COME OUT and LOOK at it!!

[@jg7045]

Thank you very much for this video. Our machine did exactly the same thing. That 10 second fix worked for us. Mad Catter, you are a Super Star for posting this video. Shame on the repair and sales people that seem very willing to rip-off unsuspecting consumers by not wanting this little secret out there.

[@dianav1257]

This was a lifesaver! My units are stacked. Since I couldn’t get to the back to unplug, I turned off the breaker, pushed the buttons and then turned the breaker back on. The sound of the power on was music to my ears! Thank you so much!!

[@ajrobertson7895]

You are a lifesaver! I have had to use this "procedure" 3 times since I have owned the LG washer (4 years). Worked each time! Thank you!

[@JW-ot5zq]

Gotta love KZbin and the kind people to post helpful videos. Cheers!

[@clarkeb3]

Totally worked!! I literally just replaced the control board on my dryer yesterday and my wife came out and said the now the washer isn't working! I was about to freak out and tried your method and bingo! Thanks Sooo much!

[@ArtworkAnon]

how did you know it needed a new control board? The reset method isnt working for me. Thanks.

[@drlindo83]

You make this video over 7yrs ago and it just helped me today. Thank you very much

[@fernandochiong1243]

Oh my god I’m doing this in 2024, and after getting depressed thinking about buying a new washer; I actually can’t believe this video worked!!! Thanks a lot and god bless 🙏

[@KB4You]

You are brilliant lady. THANK YOU for making this video. it just saved me allot of $$$. I tried this on my Kenmore; it stop working just as you described. I followed your steps it restarted and works just fine...

[@mattrussell4190]

DEAR LORD this is so helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@usaintwinnin7312]

I love you. I was literally going to brake it. I just had everything happen at once. Septic backed up, water heater went and flooded basement, pipe burst under kitchen sink, and now this. Words can’t express how grateful I am for this information you gave out.

[@benliu7942]

Just want to drop a BIG THANK YOU note. We were stressed out over the same issue and was going to replace our washer after talking to a technician. Your video really helps lots of people. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@candi6200]

YOU JUST FIXED MY WASHER I AM IN TEARS. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alabamapinksocks]

YOU ARE MY HEROOOOO!!! Thank you so much!!! The first video I came to and 3 minutes later I'm back to washing clothes! Thank you so so much!!!

[@hatchhermit77]

6 years later and you saved me tons of money, time, and research! Thank you!!

[@vanessamarieliving8446]

Thank you sooooo much! I'm a single mom with four little ones so this video was truly a blessing, almost started crying when it worked!❤

[@yamypretrick6356]

Omg!! You’re an angel sent from the heavens!! Thank you!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Codypfleidner]

THANK YOU for making that video. it just saved my wife and I allot of $$$.

[@pixiestardust2756]

Thank you! You saved my Christmas this morning with this demo. 380K plus views you have probably saved us millions no joke.

[@rogerhughes721]

Thank you so much! As my wife was looking for a Repair person, I went to you tube as I frequently do. Found this post for the same problem. I worked perfectly. Made our day.

[@SueOber1770]

Thank you! This worked for me. I could not move the washer to reach to cord, so I just flipped the circuit breaker and that did the trick. Hooray!

[@mrserikafrench]

That's what I did, too!

[@Mm.kay.]

Great video lol. I can hear how annoyed/angry you were. Going to try this now. Thanks!

[@davidtokic1506]

Did it work?

[@lindajohnston8224]

I just watched your video and I want to say THANK YOU! My machine is up and running!

[@najib19nawas]

You are Amazing! 6 years later and you are making a difference in people’s lives! 🎉❤

[@Dorkychick7582]

Nearly had a heart attack! Thank you! You saved me some money!

[@ninaciuffini7667]

Oh my goodness youre a bloody genius!!! I went even crazier and held onto the buttons for 7 seconds XD

[@martinduran1102]

Me too I went 7 seconds lmao good stuff

[@darynm]

Great thing about this fix, it applies to many of their washer products. I have a newer model with many bells and whistles. I was all set to replace the control board in it, but learned of this fix. I don't have press buttons, but touch sensitive buttons. The fix is the same. Unplug and hold the touch sensitive power button for 5 seconds and then the start or play button for 5 seconds. Worked like a champ! Thanks for the video!

[@nwo6926]

Hey, I realize this was put up 6 years ago but wanted to say THANK YOU!! Saved us a bunch of time/money and probably arguments with this fix that worked perfectly!!!!

[@gohyiliang_]

Awesome helped me out especially during this covid19 period when the call centers were down. You rock

[@jenniferdarlynn415]

"pissed me off" haha good woman! Thanks for the post and appreciate your candor.

[@ahmadshakeelchughtai9919]

Had the same problem. Checked KZbin as a last resort. Watched your video and reset my washer. Working fine now. Thank you for sharing this. May God bless you and all people like you. Thank you.

[@NewFlower82]

Thank you for this video 7 years ago. My washer stopped tonight and your video has gotten it back up and running.

[@moosabman]

2:27 throwing that shade with her heels in the door reflection got me feelin somethin strange 😂😂😂

[@karolyn273]

Omggggg girl i hope u have a today thanks for saving me 😩❤️❤️

[@MsGnocchi]

Thank you so much!!!! You saved the day, week, month!! I love that you're filming this effortlessly with your phone, wearing heels! Atta girl! You rock!

[@DaisyDee5610]

I want to say thank you, thank you a thousand times. It worked! This relieved me from the stress and money from calling the appliance repair man and buying a new washer! Your video is a Godsend!

[@JohnEllis-wt1ij]

Not only did this fix our LG front loading washer (hopefully for good) but also saved a couple of rounds of 12 gauge double-aught buck that I was getting ready to pump into the fxxxxxx machine.

[@christinecude]

John H. Ellis hahahaha

[@esstee5888]

I was thinking the same thing. Actually, I was looking forward to blasting holes into the thing. Nothing but bad luck with overpriced LG garbage.

[@tomhausner813]

THANK YOU...worked perfect! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Kitschwheeler]

I decided to look for tips online to fix my washer before calling a repair person. I watched your video and it worked in a snap. Thank you for saving me a whole lot of hassle and grief. Seriously. Thank you.

[@shetrisrunning7500]

OMG!!! If I could see you in person I’d give you the biggest hug! I was really getting upset because I did not want to call and pay a repairman. Best tip ever!!! Thank you so much!

[@umi3029]

Rachel: 1 Repairman: 0

[@EatMoreChikenOrElse]

I ACTUALLY can’t believe that worked. Holy shit hahahaha you are an absolute legend

[@bethmontanaro9786]

Wow! Thanks so much for the tip. I am going to try this. Glad you didn't have to buy a new washer. 5 years later this is still great advice!

[@ushaingle657]

Thank you so much for posting the video. It helped get my washing machine powered and started. Only problem is that I have to press the power and start button and plug it back for every new wash.

[@comseygk]

Awesome, saved my marriage!

[@JaydenLawson]

You should start a patreon page so people can donate to you for this. Or set up an PayPal account because this may save ppl a lot of money!

[@MicheleH66]

Honestly, Jayden, my life is experiencing some drama right now, and the nice comments I get from people about my post always cheer me up. That is payment enough.

[@JaydenLawson]

Mad Catter awe, that's lovely. Just know that nobody, and I mean nobody, is immune to life serving up drama. Hugs from Australia, and hope you can make it through it all soon.

[@DrLeePhD]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@miketobin8567]

4 years after you posted, you have SAVED someone else! THANK YOU for making this video! Worked on our washer too! :-)

[@danielleferguson8725]

Omg, you're amazing! I almost called a repairman and my husband suggested youtube. It took me less time to reset the electronics than it did to watch your video!

[@TomMoench]

Holy Guacamolé It worked like a charm. What charity can we contribute to in your named?

[@MicheleH66]

Pay it forward!

[@TomMoench]

Will do!

[@TomMoench]

BTW Mad, I had to add one step which was to reset my breaker before replugging in my W/D Combo.

[@MicheleH66]

+Tom Moench good for people to know. It could be a power surge problem.

[@donavonwest]

w00t! How about NOW, NARL, Planned Parenthood, or any charity listed here: predatorinchief.us

[@doorkinggood]

Thx you so much you saved my family 800 big ones, and Thx for the laugh.....darn repair people are Crooks

[@christinecude]

sir hudgens isn't that the truth?

[@aif9827]

You saved me and a lot of people money. And will continue to do so for people with the same problem. Thank you very much for this post!

[@ukimonkey1]

EXCELLENT! Outstanding post. You just saved me a repair visit/and-or purchasing a new LG washer! My lovely spouse was upset because your fix was not included in the LG instruction manual! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your post!

[@flipverb]

57 Washer salesmen thumbsdowned this vid

[@kaylasplaytime33]

haha, as I thumbs uped the vid, I said to my wife, Huh, you can see how many LG repairmen have watched this video...

[@rubyvergara9450]

Lol

[@jg7045]

Guess what people who thumbs downed the video - It works. A simple 10 second reset fixes the problem. That's confirmed because our machine did exactly the same thing. Thank to the video, we fixed it 10 seconds.

[@JasonTylerRicci]

Someone please chime in here : This process of pressing the power and start/pause button, is this discharging the capicators? I imagine it's a sign of the a fault within the main PCB, as plugging it in after this causes an arc

[@tacos6996]

Jason Ricci I would love to know as well, mine arched after this when plugging in as well Would like to know the real fix, not something temp that might make a worse break down the road..

[@jojowolak5509]

@@tacos6996 it's absolutely the mother board that has to be replaced which is about $116 refurbished and $250 new. I was doing the same thing with my washer, except I had to go outside to our fuse box in order to power it off because I couldn't reach the plug. Works great for one load and then you have to do the process all over again. Which I did several times because I love my washer, but unfortunately it's only a temporary fix. It is about a $450 repair unless you do it yourself. New washer is about to arrive any moment and I'm so sad because mine looks like new and works great when it has power. Mine is going on 9 years. I remember when washers used to last 30 years

[@tacos6996]

@@jojowolak5509 its been working fine since, 3 months ago

[@Budl1te]

Main board.

[@marco.morel04]

Yes, LG's are very reliable except it seems they've really cheaped out on their PCB board (which is ironic because they are an electronics company that just happens to make appliances as well😂) I believe the new models have much improved electronics (the ones that have the new PCB board are ones that have the slimmer LG letters rather than their old bold font)

[@user-ix9zb8cs9x]

Thank you so very much for your help with your video!! My washer is now working again, after following your instructions!! I am so happy!! I was dreading to have a repairman in to fix it, to have to pay for a huge repair bill and to have to wait for the repairman to come. Thank you so much!! You made my day!!

[@vaishoo25]

A big thanks to you for making this video and helping others to fix the problem so easily! I couldn’t believe myself when I heard the music and the washer turned on! Thanks again…you saved my money!

[@ceotony1237]

The Technician was correct you will end up replacing the pcb to actually fix the problem. Yes you can reboot that way but you will more than likely get sock of dking that every time you want to do laundry. I see this with LG probably 3 to 4 times a month on calls. If you look at the pcb you will more than likely see some capacitors blown.

[@eclipsehunter2002]

Can't the capacitors just be replaced?

[@Bryan-ww9ql]

No, these are attached to the main PCB. It has to be replaced to replace the capacitors.

[@Bryan-ww9ql]

@Dok Lk7 A blown capacitor is capable of holding somewhat of a charge..

[@TheLynxification]

So this is exactly what's happening with mine. The reset tricks works, but we have to do it every time we need to use the washer now.

[@amador722]

would this be an electronic control board?

[@rogerleadbeter1625]

If that doesnt work which i went through on my LG it turns out it was the circuit board about 200 bucks

[@socalpirates3655]

Hi. Did yours work after you replaced the circuit board?. I tried this reboot trick and didn't work either. Thanks

[@farzadfarahani7788]

Did you replace the main circuit board or the display control board?

[@dude2meetu]

AMAZING: A determined owner & You Tube post provides the answer/solution to a common problem which a repair shop or manufacturer cannot! THANK YOU ma’am!

[@reneebuchanan4074]

dude2meetu “can not” or “will not” 🤔

[@redbaron9715]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was freaking out when my LG didn't start and had just done a load 2 hours ago. Came straight to KZbin and clicked on your video first. I did exactly as you stated and when I plugged it back in, washer started. I so appreciate you uploading this video. I also subscribed.

[@josephgalligher1058]

This is a temporary fix that may last a while but eventually you will need to replace the main control board.

[@racehorse7669]

Joseph Galligher yeah, in like 4 years when the machine is 6 or 7 years old and served its purpose.

[@hotamalitos]

I've had this problem for a few years. Eventually it comes back on. I just tried this and it worked. You are the best! Thank you.

[@NancyZanolli]

Mad Catter, Thank you so much for your video, you are awesome. I wasn't able to unplug my washer because of the plug location. However, I turned the breaker off, followed your instrustions. My washer is working again!!! Have a wonderful day.

[@mrjustinne]

Oh my god THANK YOU for posting this video! You saved our laundry lives this weekend.

[@rupertrode4261]

Your suggestions worked great. Thanks a million. Now I see that LG has the same solution listed on their website, but used your version.

[@hotoilhands]

Thank you very much Mad Catter! Like you I had visions of an expensive repair bill on my Whirlpool front load washer. I used your procedure and voila, it lives again! You were a great help.

[@afrojohn]

In June, 2024, newer model than this by LG bought in 2022, and my goodness it freaking worked! I couldn't believe it! Thank you so much!

[@robertmacready9923]

stumbled upon this as i was about to complete check out on new washer purchase. Can't believe this fixed my washer!! THANKS!!

[@johnlukasiewicz2058]

Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me a weekend and about $1000 for a new washer. I have an 12-year-old LG 4 ft.³ washer. Your solution to Repair worked like a charm! I couldn’t believe it. I had called LG directly, they gave me a bunch of steps to go through for troubleshooting none of which worked. I pretty much gave up and started looking for new machines until I saw your KZbin. Truthfully, I thought it was not going to work given the extensive troubleshooting LG already put me through. But it worked, and I am very grateful to you for putting this KZbin online. 12 years and this is the first time this happenedwith this washing machine. Thank you!

[@yesmeen3354]

Thank you so much for this information!!!!! Mines fully shut down for no reason and I came running to KZbin for help!! And came across you're video! And it WORKED! Thank god!

[@CopartHartford]

I was about to dis-assemble my washer and your video saved me! Thank you so much!

[@aunalibaghdadwala3529]

God Bless You, I was about to call a LG tech and than I saw your posted video, my machine start working again.

[@thomasbaker9787]

OMG!!!!! It worked. My husband did what you said and I started jumping for joy! Ours are 8 years old. I was so not looking forward to the laundromat as we're old and disabled. Thank you so much!

[@bowhntah272]

My LG washer had no power just like yours. I tried your trick and voila! It worked! Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are retired and can not afford a new machine at this time so you are my hero. God Bless you!

[@dianamajka1060]

Yes saw your video and now my washer runs too! It would of cost me the same to have a repair man come out and probably do the same thing and charge me the $150 bucks to do the same thing or something else! Thanks so much for this tutorial on fixing the LG model front loader washer! Thank you for sharing! I am disabled and really can’t afford even a repair man but was willing to put it on a credit card and pay it off later! But you saved me so much money! Thank you thank you!

[@DeniseLScott63]

You ROCK!!! I 1st watched this about 2 years ago & was SO happy you shared the information. Now here I am needing to do it again & I was able to find your video after all this time. Thank you! Thank you!