Lg washer not filling with water
Cause 1 of 6The inlet filters on the fill valves are clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
First checkClean the water inlet filters.
Causes and checks
The inlet filters on the fill valves are clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- Clean the water inlet filters. See Clean the water inlet filters.
An inlet hose is kinked or clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- Check that the inlet hoses are not kinked or clogged.
A hot or cold faucet is not fully open. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- Turn both faucets all the way on.
The lid is open or something is caught under it. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- Close the lid and check that nothing keeps it from closing completely.
The water looks low. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- No action is needed. The water will not normally cover the clothes; the fill level is optimized for the wash motion to achieve the best wash performance.
The water is too cold. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 42
- Check the water supply connection and the water heater setting.
- Run hot water at a nearby tap before starting the cycle to purge cold water from the lines.
All 6 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States (Canada: 1-888-542-2623). Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 45, 49
Other WT7150CW problems
- Water does not drain or drains slowly2 causes in the manual. First: the drain hose is kinked, pinched or clogged.
- Washer will not turn on or will not operate6 causes in the manual. First: the control panel powered off after a period of inactivity.
- Water leaks from the washer5 causes in the manual. First: the hoses are not connected correctly.
- Bleach does not dispense, or dispenses too early4 causes in the manual. First: the bleach dispenser cover is not installed correctly (on some models).
- Washer is noisy or vibrates7 causes in the manual. First: keys, coins or safety pins are in the tub or the pump (rattling or clanking).
- Musty or mildew smell in the washer2 causes in the manual. First: too much detergent, or detergent that is not HE.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WT7150C* / WT7000C* / WT7010C*. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL68267084, revision Rev.04, 2026-10-02, 52 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WT7880H*A / WT7900H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL68267072, revision Rev.05, 2025-10-10, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.