LG dryer Add / Add Water: steam-feeder water supply message
LG says Add Water indicates the steam feeder needs water before a steam cycle can continue.
What this guide covers
Error codes: Add, Add Water
This guide follows a structured decision tree built from manufacturer troubleshooting information. It does not assume that the most commonly replaced part is the failed part, and it does not show an exact-fit replacement part unless model compatibility has been independently verified.
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Safe troubleshooting sequence
This reviewed path begins with a direct owner-safe action or status check rather than a branching question. Follow the step below, then use the interactive diagnostic if the condition persists.
- Pause the cycleRemove the steam feeder if your model uses one.
- Fill with tap water to the MAX line; do not use distilled waterReinstall and close the drawer fully.
- Restart the steam cycleIf the message persists despite correct filling, contact support.
Reviewed outcomes
Fill the steam feeder correctly
LG directs owners to use tap water up to the MAX line and make sure the drawer is fully closed.
Evidence strength: Strong
Add Water persists with the feeder correctly filled
A repeated steam-water message after the owner checks may require service.
Evidence strength: Strong
When professional diagnosis is the safer next step
A repeated steam-water message after the owner checks may require service.
Appliance Verdict stops before energized electrical testing, gas-system work, sealed-system work, and other checks that can create unnecessary risk. A technician can use the model, issue, and completed checks from the interactive diagnostic as a starting point.
Repair or replace?
A diagnosis and a repair decision are different questions. Once you have a real repair quote, compare the total repair cost with the all-in price of a comparable replacement. Warranty or protection-plan coverage, appliance age, reliability history, efficiency, and likely future repairs can all matter. Appliance Verdict’s interactive result includes a transparent cost comparison rather than a black-box replacement recommendation.
Manufacturer sources
Dataset reviewed through 2026-09-11. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by the manufacturers cited. Always follow the exact owner or service documentation for your model.
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