LG Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CL
Controls do not respond; CL is displayed; dryer will not start even though power is on.
Child Lock Activated
d80
Dryer stops mid-cycle or will not start; display shows d80 and clothes feel hot but still damp.
Restricted Exhaust Airflow (80% Blockage Detected)
d90
Dryer stops and displays d90; cycle ends early and clothes are damp; airflow at outside vent is weak.
Severe Exhaust Airflow Restriction (90% Blockage Detected)
d95
Dryer will not run or stops almost immediately with d95 displayed; very poor or no airflow at vent.
Critical Exhaust Airflow Restriction (95%+ Blockage Detected)
dE
Dryer will not start; display shows dE or dE1/dE2; pressing Start produces a beep but no drum movement.
Door Switch / Door Error
dE1
Dryer displays dE1 and will not start; door appears closed normally.
Door Switch Open (Not Sensing Closed)
dE2
Dryer shows dE2 and may not respond to door opening/closing correctly.
Door Switch Short or Door Circuit Error
E1
Dryer shows E1 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Error (Generic)
E13
LG steam dryer shows E13; steam function does not operate correctly.
Steam Generator / Water Supply Error
E2
Dryer shows E2 and may shut off heating or stop mid-cycle.
Overheat / High Temperature Error (Generic)
E3
Dryer shows E3 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Motor or Drive Error (Generic)
E4
Dryer shows E4; may be associated with steam or sensor dry functions not working.
Moisture Sensor / Steam System Error
E5
LG dryer with steam option shows E5; steam cycle fails to start or stops quickly.
Steam Generator Overheat / Low Water Error
E5B
Dryer shows E5B and does not heat properly.
Low Heat / Long Dry Time Error
E6
Dryer shows E6; display or buttons may not respond correctly.
Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display PCB
E7
Dryer shows E7; sensor dry cycles may not function correctly.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error
E8
Dryer shows E8; may be related to fan or airflow issues in some LG models.
Blower Motor / Fan Error
E9
Dryer shows E9; may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
EEPROM / Control Memory Error
FO
Dryer displays FO or F0 and may not start or respond correctly.
Frequency Out of Range / Power Line Frequency Error
HE
Dryer runs but does not heat; HE error appears on display after a short time.
Heating Error (Electric Heater Circuit Fault)
HE1
Electric LG dryer shows HE1 and does not heat properly or overheats quickly.
Electric Heater Overheating / High Temperature Error
HE2
Gas LG dryer shows HE2 and fails to heat or ignites briefly then shuts off.
Gas Heating Error
LE
Dryer will not start or drum does not turn; LE error appears; humming sound may be heard.
Motor Lock / Motor Overload Error
nP
Electric dryer shows nP and will not heat; drum may still turn.
No Proper Power / Missing L2 Leg
PF
Dryer displays PF and stops mid-cycle; may occur after a power outage or flicker.
Power Failure / Interrupted Power Supply
PS
Dryer displays PS and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Phase Sense Error
tE1
Dryer stops heating or shuts down with tE1 error; drum may still turn but air is cool.
Exhaust Thermistor Open/Short Error
tE2
Dryer displays tE2 and may shut off heating; sometimes appears shortly after starting a cycle.
Drum Inlet Thermistor Error / Temperature Sensor Fault
tE3
Dryer shows tE3 and may not heat properly; sometimes intermittent.
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Overheat Error
tE4
Heat pump or condenser-style LG dryer shows tE4 and stops heating.
Condenser / Heat Pump Temperature Sensor Error
Symptom
Burning smell or hot plastic smell coming from dryer during use.
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
Dryer door is hard to open or sticks; gasket seems to grab clothes.
Door Gasket / Seal Issue
Symptom
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
Door Latch / Strike Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn but motor hums or clicks; timer counts down; no error code.
Drum Drive Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened, but dryer otherwise works.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor, especially when using steam cycles.
Water Leak from Steam System or Condensation
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination / Drum Stain Transfer
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
Worn Drum Support Rollers or Idler Pulley
Symptom
Dryer makes loud thumping or banging noise, especially with small loads.
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Flat-Spotted Rollers
Symptom
Dryer produces a rattling or clanking noise during operation.
Loose Objects or Internal Hardware Noise
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and damp at end of cycle; no error code displayed.
No Heat Condition (Electric or Gas)
Symptom
Dryer runs continuously and does not advance to end of cycle on sensor dry.
Moisture Sensor Over-Reading / Stuck Wet
Symptom
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still wet; can be restarted but stops again.
Overheating and Thermal Cutoff Cycling
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry; multiple cycles needed; outside vent airflow feels weak; no error code.
Extended Dry Time Due to Poor Airflow
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dryer will not power on; display is blank; no lights or response.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; display is on and buttons respond, but pressing Start does nothing.
Start Circuit / Motor Relay Failure
Symptom
Sensor dry cycles end too soon and clothes are still damp.
Moisture Sensor Under-Reading
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Controls do not respond; CL is displayed; dryer will not start even though power is on.
|
Child Lock Activated | View Details |
| d80 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle or will not start; display shows d80 and clothes feel hot but still damp.
|
Restricted Exhaust Airflow (80% Blockage Detected) | View Details |
| d90 |
Dryer stops and displays d90; cycle ends early and clothes are damp; airflow at outside vent is weak.
|
Severe Exhaust Airflow Restriction (90% Blockage Detected) | View Details |
| d95 |
Dryer will not run or stops almost immediately with d95 displayed; very poor or no airflow at vent.
|
Critical Exhaust Airflow Restriction (95%+ Blockage Detected) | View Details |
| dE |
Dryer will not start; display shows dE or dE1/dE2; pressing Start produces a beep but no drum movement.
|
Door Switch / Door Error | View Details |
| dE1 |
Dryer displays dE1 and will not start; door appears closed normally.
|
Door Switch Open (Not Sensing Closed) | View Details |
| dE2 |
Dryer shows dE2 and may not respond to door opening/closing correctly.
|
Door Switch Short or Door Circuit Error | View Details |
| E1 |
Dryer shows E1 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Error (Generic) | View Details |
| E13 |
LG steam dryer shows E13; steam function does not operate correctly.
|
Steam Generator / Water Supply Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Dryer shows E2 and may shut off heating or stop mid-cycle.
|
Overheat / High Temperature Error (Generic) | View Details |
| E3 |
Dryer shows E3 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Motor or Drive Error (Generic) | View Details |
| E4 |
Dryer shows E4; may be associated with steam or sensor dry functions not working.
|
Moisture Sensor / Steam System Error | View Details |
| E5 |
LG dryer with steam option shows E5; steam cycle fails to start or stops quickly.
|
Steam Generator Overheat / Low Water Error | View Details |
| E5B |
Dryer shows E5B and does not heat properly.
|
Low Heat / Long Dry Time Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Dryer shows E6; display or buttons may not respond correctly.
|
Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display PCB | View Details |
| E7 |
Dryer shows E7; sensor dry cycles may not function correctly.
|
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Dryer shows E8; may be related to fan or airflow issues in some LG models.
|
Blower Motor / Fan Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Dryer shows E9; may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
EEPROM / Control Memory Error | View Details |
| FO |
Dryer displays FO or F0 and may not start or respond correctly.
|
Frequency Out of Range / Power Line Frequency Error | View Details |
| HE |
Dryer runs but does not heat; HE error appears on display after a short time.
|
Heating Error (Electric Heater Circuit Fault) | View Details |
| HE1 |
Electric LG dryer shows HE1 and does not heat properly or overheats quickly.
|
Electric Heater Overheating / High Temperature Error | View Details |
| HE2 |
Gas LG dryer shows HE2 and fails to heat or ignites briefly then shuts off.
|
Gas Heating Error | View Details |
| LE |
Dryer will not start or drum does not turn; LE error appears; humming sound may be heard.
|
Motor Lock / Motor Overload Error | View Details |
| nP |
Electric dryer shows nP and will not heat; drum may still turn.
|
No Proper Power / Missing L2 Leg | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer displays PF and stops mid-cycle; may occur after a power outage or flicker.
|
Power Failure / Interrupted Power Supply | View Details |
| PS |
Dryer displays PS and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Power Supply / Phase Sense Error | View Details |
| tE1 |
Dryer stops heating or shuts down with tE1 error; drum may still turn but air is cool.
|
Exhaust Thermistor Open/Short Error | View Details |
| tE2 |
Dryer displays tE2 and may shut off heating; sometimes appears shortly after starting a cycle.
|
Drum Inlet Thermistor Error / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| tE3 |
Dryer shows tE3 and may not heat properly; sometimes intermittent.
|
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Overheat Error | View Details |
| tE4 |
Heat pump or condenser-style LG dryer shows tE4 and stops heating.
|
Condenser / Heat Pump Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or hot plastic smell coming from dryer during use.
|
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is hard to open or sticks; gasket seems to grab clothes.
|
Door Gasket / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle.
|
Door Latch / Strike Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn but motor hums or clicks; timer counts down; no error code.
|
Drum Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened, but dryer otherwise works.
|
Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor, especially when using steam cycles.
|
Water Leak from Steam System or Condensation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
|
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination / Drum Stain Transfer | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
|
Worn Drum Support Rollers or Idler Pulley | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud thumping or banging noise, especially with small loads.
|
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Flat-Spotted Rollers | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a rattling or clanking noise during operation.
|
Loose Objects or Internal Hardware Noise | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and damp at end of cycle; no error code displayed.
|
No Heat Condition (Electric or Gas) | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs continuously and does not advance to end of cycle on sensor dry.
|
Moisture Sensor Over-Reading / Stuck Wet | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops after a few minutes and clothes are still wet; can be restarted but stops again.
|
Overheating and Thermal Cutoff Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry; multiple cycles needed; outside vent airflow feels weak; no error code.
|
Extended Dry Time Due to Poor Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not power on; display is blank; no lights or response.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; display is on and buttons respond, but pressing Start does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / Motor Relay Failure | View Details |
| – |
Sensor dry cycles end too soon and clothes are still damp.
|
Moisture Sensor Under-Reading | View Details |
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