LG washer won't start cycle

What to expect when you experience an LG washer won't start a cycle issue

How is the won't start a cycle problem fixed?

Correcting most won't start a cycle problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, door lock assembly or user interface control. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer that won't start cycle

When the washer won't start a cycle it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling LG washer repair with a local Sears Home Services professional who can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of washer failures.

What to look out for with a washer won't start a cycle diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

LG Washing Machine Won’t Start

When your LG washing machine won’t start, follow these troubleshooting steps to solve the problem.

1. Make sure the Child Lock feature is turned off. You’ll see the CL code in the display when the Child Lock featured is enabled. When the Child Lock is turned on, any button except the power button will not work. If you find the Child Lock enabled, disable that feature by pressing and holding the designated button or buttons for 3 seconds.
2. Check the display for an error code. Your LG washing machine typically won’t start if an error code is displayed on the control panel. Look up the error code on our Sears PartsDirect error code chart for LG washers and follow the troubleshooting steps described for that code. Schedule washer repair service if you’re unable to fix the problem causing the error code on your own.
3. Reset the washer electronic control board. Turn the washing machine off and unplug the power cord. Press and hold the Start/Pause button for 5 deliberate seconds. Plug the power cord back in and turn on the washer. You may then be able to start the washer.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help resolve the problem when your LG washing machine won’t start, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the washing machine.

LG Washer Start Button Not Working

When your LG washer start button is not working, check to see if the Child Lock feature is enabled. On many LG washer models, you’ll see CL in the digital display to indicate that the Child Lock feature is turned on. Turn off that feature by pressing and holding the designated button or buttons on the control panel for 3 deliberate seconds.

After disabling the Child Lock, the start button should work.

If the Child Lock feature wasn’t turned on or the start button is not working after turning that feature off, perform a reset of the electronic control board in your LG washer using this procedure:

1. Turn the washer off.
2. Unplug the washer power cord.
3. Press and hold in the Start/Pause button for 5 deliberate seconds.
4. Plug the washer back in and turn it on.

You may find that the start button works and your can start the cycle after performing this reset of the control board. If not, you’ll likely need to schedule washer repair service to have a service technician fix the problem. A bad control panel, defective electronic control board or wiring failure could be causing the problem with your LG washer start button not working.