What LE (796 / LG-built) Means
LE on 796-prefix LG-built Kenmore washers means the drive motor has been commanded to turn and has not. The published causes run from a drum simply packed too tight, through a restriction in the drive system, to the hall sensor that reports rotation.
Common Causes of LE (796 / LG-built)
- A drum loaded past the point where the motor can start it
- A hall sensor or its wiring no longer reporting rotation
- A drive system restriction, including a seized bearing
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
If the drum is heavily loaded, take out about a third and try again — an overpacked drum is listed first for a reason and costs nothing to rule out.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Motor and hall sensor connections carry mains voltage; the machine is isolated at the breaker before they are touched.
- Repeated start attempts against a genuinely locked motor are what cook the windings.
- A grinding noise alongside LE points at bearings, which is a very different job from a sensor.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.