Long Story Short: Reset LG Washing Machine: There are two ways to reset the LG washing machine which are the circuit breaker way and the press and hold method, personally I love the press and hold method.

In the press-and-hold method, all you just need to do is hold the “Spin Speed” and “Soil Speed” then there are some steps you need to do which you will learn in this article.

If you have an LG washing machine then it can be problematic sometimes,

Sometimes LG washing machines stop functioning or cause code errors then in that time you need to reset LG washing machine by yourself.

Don’t worry resetting the LG Washing machine is a piece of cake.

LG washing machines come with top and front load washers with different load capacities and technologies.

So you need to reset your LG washing Machine depending on the type and model of LG washing machine that you use.

Without wasting any time let’s get started.

When Do We Need to Reset LG Washing Machine?

As I said before, we need to reset the LG washing machines for many reasons.

Here are some situations when you need to reset LG washing machine.

  • If The LG Washing Machine is Not Working 
  • Display of Error code on the screen
  • If you accidentally changed the settings
  • If you want to sell or donate the washing machine

Now let’s know how you can reset your LG washing machine.

How to Reset LG Washing Machine (2 Ways)

Follow these steps to reset your LG washing machine easily.

And different LG washing machine has different settings for resetting but these two are the most common way to reset the LG washing machine.

Way 1: Circuit Breaker Way

First, before you reset your washing machine, you need to unplug your LG washing machine from the electric socket.

And once you remove the plug, you need to turn the circuit breaker off.

After a few minutes, connect the plug to the electric socket when the circuit breaker is back on.

And always keep a note of the error codes on the display and keep the washing machine’s manual with you for checking the error codes.

Way 2: Press and Hold Method

Here is another way you can reset your LG washing machine.

First, you need to unplug your LG washing machine, after that you need to press and hold these two buttons which are “Spin Speed” and “Soil Level”.

Press these two buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds after you unplug your LG washing machine.

Once it’s done, you need to plug the washing machine into the wall outlet and press the power button until the washing machine turns ON.

Once the washing machine is ON then again press and hold the buttons which are “Rinse/Spin” and “Signal” simultaneously for 3 seconds.

And once you do these steps then your washing machine will be in factory reset mode.

Note: Always Check the Washing Machine’s Manual for resetting the LG washing machine because some LG washing machine has a different way of resetting them.

Also Read: How Many Clothes Can You Wash in a Washing Machine?

Why Does My LG Washing Machine Not Start?

There are lots of reasons why your LG washing machine is not starting, but here are some common reasons why your LG washing machine is not starting.

1. Error In Power Outlet

Sometimes when your washing machine is not working or starting because the power outlet has some errors.

Because washing machine needs a good electrical outlet to properly connected.

You can find the power cord at the back of the washing machine which you need to connect to the power outlet.

If your power outlet has some errors then you can try connecting the cord of the washing machine to another power outlet in your home.

2. Power Button Is Not Working 

If your power button which is the “ON” Button is not working then you need to use a hard reset.

In the hard reset way, you will reset the washing machine by performing the hard reset.

For this technic, you need first to unplug your washing machine from the power outlet then press and hold the “Power” Button for 5 seconds.

After that, release the power button and now press and hold the “Play/Pause” button for 5 seconds.

Now plug the washing machine back and now the Power ON button should work properly.

If the washing machine’s power button is still not working then you can call their customer support team and fix the machine.

Final Words

Resetting the washing machine is not that hard.

If the washing machine is not working properly, or you accidentally changed the settings then you need to reset your washing machine.

And if you have an LG washing machine then you can reset your LG washing machine by Circuit Breaker way or Press and hold the button way.

And always remember every LG washing can be different so you need to take the user’s manual with you.

If you have any questions regarding resetting your LG washing machine then you can ask them in the comment section of this article.