How To Increase Water Level In Lg Washing Machine? (Easy)
Did you know that most modern LG washing machines use much less water than older conventional washers?
A lot of users complain about their LG washer water not covering clothes or their new LG washer not filling with water.
Well, modern LG washers are designed with high energy efficiency which makes them capable of using little water for wash cycles.
In most cases, it’s perfectly normal to have your water level that low as your LG washer determines the right amount of water needed for your laundry.
Other times your LG washer may not be filling because of a clogged water inlet filter.
But if your water inlet filter isn’t clogged and you by all means want to add more water to the drum, you could do so using the Water PLUS option or Deep Fill on your LG washer.
Sometimes you may need to add extra water to the wash cycle to remove stains in larger items.
However, the WATER PLUS option will have no effect when your LG washer has reached its maximum water level.
Here is how to increase the water level in LG washing machine (water plus option):
While your LG washer is running, press START/PAUSE to pause the cycle. Push the WATER PLUS button to add WATER PLUS to increase the water level. Press START/PAISE to continue your wash cycle.
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How to increase water level in LG washing machine
Most often, there wouldn’t be a need to increase the water level in your LG HE washer as it defeats the purpose of energy efficiency.
The water is usually enough unless there is a problem with your water supply which could be a result of the water inlet filters getting dirty and clogged.
But the easiest way to increase the water level in your LG washing machine is by using the WATER PLUS option.
But not all LG washers have it. In fact, most of them don’t.
So if your LG washer doesn’t have the WATER PLUS, how do you increase the water level?
You can increase the water level in your LG washer by choosing a more rigorous wash option that signals your washer to use more water. Use the heavy-duty cycle, heavy soil setting, bulky items cycle, extra-rinse option, deep fill option, or fabric-softener option anytime you want to add more water.
This simple method applies to the following:
- How to increase water level in LG front load washing machine
- How to increase water level in LG top load washing machine
High-efficiency LG washing machines can make use of so little water that you may feel that your clothes will not get clean. If your LG top load washer water level is too low you may need to check your water supply or adjust the settings as we described.
How to increase water level using LG Deep Fill/Max
The Deep Fill option is also used to increase the water in LG washers.
How to add extra water:
Prior to commencing a cycle, press the Deep Fill button to introduce an additional surge of water, optimizing the wash performance.
How to add the maximum amount of water to your LG washer:
To add the maximum amount of water to a wash cycle, press and hold the Deep Fill button for 3 seconds before starting the cycle.
This will ensure the maximum amount of water is used for the cycle.
Why does my LG washer use so little water?
It is normal if your LG washer uses so little water because they are high-efficiency washers which means that they are able to clean your clothes without using so much water.
That’s unlike traditional washers which usually fill water to higher levels to wash your clothes.
So if your LG washing machine uses very little water, you don’t need to worry so far as your clothes come out clean.
However, if you find out your clothes aren’t getting cleaned, use an HE detergent and clean the water inlet filters of any debris that might to stopping the proper inflow of water.
Read also: Kenmore washer hums without spinning
How much water should my LG washer use?
The amount of water your LG washer should depend on the size of the load, washer capacity, cycle settings, and type. So you might ask, how much water does an LG 7kg washing machine use?
According to the Energy Star database,
- LG Washers with a capacity of less than 4 cubic feet use 8.5 gallons of water per load on average.
- LG Washers with a capacity between 4 and 5 cubic feet use 15.6 gallons of water per load on average.
- LG Washers with a capacity above 5 cubic feet use 20.5 gallons of water per load on average.
Can I manually add water to LG washing machine?
Yes, you can manually add water to your LG washing machine but we don’t advise you to do that because the washer automatically adds the right amount of water needed to clean your clothes.
If you are totally convinced that you need to add more water to your LG washer, then you should use the WATER PLUS option if your washer has it or choose higher wash options.
Related article: LG Washing Machine Taking Longer Than Usual? (How To Fix)
Final Thoughts
Most often, you don’t need to increase the water level of your LG washing machine as HE washers are able to make use of minimal water to clean the clothes.
If you need to, then use the water plus option or other deep wash options on your LG washer.
Tampering with the water levels by adjusting the electronic components will void any warranties you have and totally defeat the main purpose of an HE LG washing machine.
I just purchased a new top load LG washing machine. The water level as determined by the washing machine does not get the load completed wet. How can the clothes possibly be washed? I find not being able to adjust the water level in the normal wash cycle to be a totally unacceptable feature and for this reason alone I will never purchase another LG washing machine.
I agree I will never get a LG again going to stick with Maytag! I’m thinking about selling it and getting another machine, only had it 6 months and already don’t like it!
I have the same. I will never buy a LG washer again. I’ve had it only a few months and it has a 10 yr warranty. It will probably last the full 10 years. I’m thinking of buying a different one also
I also hate my LG Top load inverter. My clothes get destroyed in the LG. I can wash towels, bedding etc… but not clothing. My clothes have a billion wrinkles and the water lever is terrible unless I use the water plus feature. After ruining hundreds of dollars of clothing, I just take them to the local laundry and they come out if their washers perfect. I didn’t learn my lesson. Got a Fridge to and the temp hovers around 40 degrees. I am afraid we are going to get sick. The Fridge says 32 but my temp gage says 40 and 42. No more LG’s for me.
I have the same problem. My clothes are not clean. I put a pajama top in the washer with toothpaste on it it came out with toothpaste on it. I can smell body order still in my clean clothes. I am with you on the fact that the water doesn’t cover the clothes. I will never buy another LG product. I make sure I tell everyone how awful this washer is. When I had to buy a new dishwasher it was not a LG. When I finish paying for the dishwasher I will have to purchase a new washer. I am retired on a fixed income and this is a hardship for me.
I searched LG. TO RAISE WATER LEVEL IN LG and you can if you have water plus. I hated my machine which I feel was ruining my clothes and sheets dragging them across the tub bottom. It works now.
Purchased LG 5.3 last week and two loads didn’t get wet completely. Also with the small to medium loads the clothes are spun up on the sides and the rinse water squirts mostly in the center and does not rinse the bulk of the load…
Sent it back to Costco the same day. Plenty of water was going in because of the warm water was on. This is bad news because most top loaders have auto sensors and no water adjustment. Surprisingly the cheaper GE. and Matags have manual setting for water and other needs. Engineer’s are idiots doing the bidding of California and no water inflicted policy. Just spit in the washer, it might work better. Top loaders will disappear because this bull crap. Message from the TWILIGHT ZONE!
I do not like this LG either! There is no reason why they can’t put on a separate setting so a person can put in their own water level!!!! U can’t get clothes clean WITHOUT water in the machine! The people who designed this are nuts! I should have gotten a Speed Queen or Maytag
I watch all the ads for having ” “clean smelling clothes” and the simple solution is using enough water to rinse out the dirt and detergent. All “energy plus” machines have the same issue. I have removed the top of mine and adjusted the screw on the inlet, it’s plastic, so do it with care. But it still doesn’t fill as much as I want due to the COMPUTER settings. But it does help. In future I will find an older machine and have serviced to new condition and save money on a 1500.00 machine and laundry deodorizer.
It’s ridiculous.
Its amazing with so many complaints the LG people have not responded to fix up any complaints , recently I bought a top loader LG . unable to fix the water level for quick wash cycle. If the clothes are not fully soaked in the water how will it get cleaned
My clothes are not getting clean in my new LG washer. The problem is not enough water. I’m really disappointed as I did much research to find a good washing machine. I always have to add the extra rinse to get more odor-free sheets, towels and clothes. I sure wish I had bought a Speed Queen or a used older Kenmore.
My clothes don’t get clean either. I must wash everything on the heavy duty cycle and I still have smelly clothes. It takes water to clean clothes. If I must wash my clothing twice, what have we saved. That’s before I mention it taking an hour and a half to get through the washing cycles. It used to only take 30 minutes before these high efficiency machines came about. Time to buy an antique washer.