LG Washer Error Code E-14

The E-14 code indicates a gas sensor dry-up or no-load error, meaning the appliance detected that it was operating without a food load or with food that was completely dried out. The moisture-sensing system requires a valid load to confirm normal operating conditions. When no acceptable load is detected, the control board triggers E-14 and stops the cycle. Inserting food and restarting is the first recommended step.

The E-14 error is primarily a protective fault rather than a safety emergency. The appliance stops itself to avoid running an empty or unproductive cycle, which helps prevent unnecessary wear. However, if the fault is caused by a failing sensor, continued use without resolving the underlying issue could lead to improper operation over time.

A reset alone is unlikely to permanently clear E-14 if the underlying cause is still present. If the cavity was simply empty, adding a load before restarting effectively resolves the condition. If the sensor or wiring is faulty, the error will return after any reset until the hardware issue is corrected.

Start by placing an appropriate food load inside the cavity and restarting the cycle. If the error clears, no further action is needed. If E-14 continues to appear with a proper load in place, inspect the gas sensor and its wiring harness for damage or loose connections, and consider testing or replacing the sensor.

If the fix is simply inserting a food load and restarting, there is no cost involved. If a gas sensor replacement is needed, parts alone typically range from $20 to $80 depending on the model, with professional labor adding $75 to $150 or more. A wiring harness repair may fall within a similar labor cost range.