LG Front Load Washing Machine Washing Machine Control Board Repair
Complete guide to LG Front Load Washing Machine washing machine control board repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Washing Machine Control Board Repair is one of the most common repairs for LG Front Load Washing Machine. This repair involves replacing the damaged electronics component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement electronics part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
Turn off the main water supply
Unplug your washer
Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
Step 2: Unfasten the top panel
Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.
You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.
Step 3: Remove the top panel
Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.
Step 4:
Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.
Remove the top panel.
Step 5: Disconnect the pressure sensor
Depending on your device, your pressure sensor might have a wire harness. If so, disconnect each wire on the harness.
Disconnect the connector from the pressure sensor.
Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.
Step 6:
Disconnect the hose from the pressure sensor.
Step 7: Unfasten the pressure sensor
Remove the screw(s) securing the pressure sensor.
Step 8: Remove the pressure sensor
Unclip the pressure sensor from the chassis or other components.
Step 9:
Lift the pressure sensor away chassis and remove it.
Step 10: Disconnect the control panel cover
Disconnect any cables or fasteners secured to the control panel cover.
Repeat this procedure for any bundled cables that keep the cover from opening.
Step 11: Remove the main board cover
Use a flathead screwdriver or a prying tool, to unclip the main board cover.
Remove the main board cover.
Step 12: Unfasten the main board
Remove the screw(s) securing the main board to the back side of the washer.
Step 13: Separate the main board from the chassis
Slide the main board out of its slot in the chassis.
Step 14: Remove the main board
Label each connector and its spot on the main board. During reassembly, reattach each connector to its proper spot.
Lift the main board out of the chassis to access each of the connectors.
Disconnect each connector from the main board.
Remove the main board.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $90-$240)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($150-$400)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG Front Load Washing Machine instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 192 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG Front Load Washing Machine generates 200 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 96% reduction in carbon emissions!
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