LG Washer PF Error — Power Failure Recovery Fix

What it means

LG washer PF error means a power failure interrupted the cycle mid-wash — LG's 'Power failure occurred' code.
The mains power went out (or had a brief brownout) during the cycle.
Press Start to resume the cycle from where it stopped — most LG washers remember the program.

Affected Models

LG Front Load Washer
LG Top Load Washer
LG WashTower (combined washer + dryer)
LG TurboWash Washer
LG TwinWash Washer

Common Causes

Mains power genuinely failed during the cycle
Brief brownout dipped voltage below the washer's threshold
Plug pulled or knocked out of the socket
Circuit breaker tripped (overload or fault elsewhere)
Loose mains cable to the washer

How to Fix It

Press Start to resume.

On most LG washers, pressing Start after PF resumes the interrupted cycle from where it stopped.
The washer remembers the program and finishes the wash.
Check the mains plug.

Confirm the plug is firmly in the wall socket.
A loose plug rattled by spin vibration can disconnect briefly and trigger PF.
Push it home firmly.
Check the breaker.

Look at the consumer unit / circuit breaker.
If a breaker has tripped, reset it and try the washer again.
If the breaker trips again immediately, there's a fault on the circuit and you need an electrician — don't keep resetting it.
Move to a different outlet.

If PF appears regularly even without power outages, try the washer on a different mains outlet — ideally on a different circuit.
If it stops, the original outlet or circuit has a fault.

When to Call a Professional

PF rarely needs professional help — it's usually a one-off power blip.
Call an electrician only if PF appears repeatedly without obvious power outages, since that points at intermittent supply problems in the household wiring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my LG washer show PF every time it spins?

Spin draws the highest current of the wash cycle, and that's when a marginal mains supply finally dips below the washer's voltage threshold.
If the washer runs through wash and rinse fine but PF appears at spin every time, the household wiring or breaker can't sustain the current draw.
An electrician can check the circuit; in the meantime, run the washer at off-peak times when other high-load appliances (kettle, electric heater, dishwasher) aren't running.