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All LG Dryer Error Codes

Every known LG dryer error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.

54 error codes

d80

The dryer vent is approximately 80% blocked, severely restricting airflow.

Advanced Fix 30–90 minutes
d90

The dryer vent is approximately 90% blocked, creating a serious fire hazard.

Advanced Fix 30–90 minutes
d95

The dryer vent is nearly completely blocked — extreme fire hazard.

Professional Repair 60–120 minutes
dE

The dryer door is not fully closed or the door switch is faulty.

Easy Fix 10–30 minutes
E13

The dryer's display board and main control board cannot communicate.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
E5

The dryer's steam function is not receiving water from the supply line.

Easy Fix 10–20 minutes
F1

The main control board (PCB) has an internal fault.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes
gAS

The gas dryer is not receiving fuel from the gas supply line.

Moderate Repair 15–45 minutes
HS

The moisture/humidity sensor is not functioning correctly.

Moderate Fix 20–45 minutes
nd

The condensation dryer cannot drain collected water due to a blocked hose or clogged filter.

Easy Fix 10–25 minutes
nP

The dryer is not receiving gas or has a power connection issue.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
PF

The dryer experienced a power interruption during operation.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes
PS

The dryer is not receiving the correct electrical power.

Moderate Fix 15–30 minutes
tE1

The exhaust temperature sensor (thermistor) is malfunctioning.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
tE2

The inlet temperature sensor is not reading correctly.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
tE3

The dryer is receiving no signal from a temperature sensor.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
tE4

The dryer's thermistor is reading a temperature that is outside the acceptable operating range.

Moderate Repair 30–60 minutes
LE1

The dryer drum motor is not rotating or is stalling.

Moderate Repair 20–45 minutes
LE2

The heat pump compressor is not functioning properly (heat pump dryer models only).

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
LE3

The air circulation motor in the dryer is not functioning properly.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
BE

The drum drive belt is broken, stretched, or has slipped off the pulleys.

Moderate Repair 30–60 minutes
E00

The dryer control board encountered a software or firmware reading error.

Advanced Fix 10–30 minutes
EHE

The heating element is drawing more electrical current than expected.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
E03

The condensate drain tank is full and needs to be emptied.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes
E05

The steam function cannot detect a water supply.

Moderate Repair 15–30 minutes
E1-E4

The steam generating component inside the dryer has failed.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
drn

The condensate drain is obstructed and water cannot flow out.

Moderate Repair 15–30 minutes
FO

The lint filter is not fully inserted or is missing from its housing.

Easy Fix 2–5 minutes
UF

The heat pump compressor failed to restart after a shutdown.

Moderate Repair 10–30 minutes
nE

The Wi-Fi or NFC communication module is not connecting to the control board.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes
CL

The child lock or control lock feature is activated, preventing button presses.

Easy Fix 1 minute
tE5

The exhaust air temperature thermistor is reading abnormal values.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
tE6

The condenser temperature sensor is malfunctioning on heat pump dryer models.

Advanced Fix 30–60 minutes
IF

The lint filter is not correctly assembled or not detected.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes
dE4

The dryer door is open or not fully latched.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes
d75

The dryer has detected that the exhaust duct is approximately 75% blocked with lint or debris.

Moderate Fix 20–45 minutes
E21

The drain pump is not draining water properly on the ventless combo washer-dryer or condensing dryer.

Moderate Fix 15–30 minutes
nP

No electrical current is being detected at the dryer's heating element.

Moderate Fix 15–30 minutes
tE

A general temperature sensor (thermistor) error has been detected in the dryer.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes
AE

The dryer has detected a power interruption during a cycle and cannot auto-restart.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes
tE1

The duct outlet temperature sensor (thermistor) has failed or is reading an abnormal temperature.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
tE2

The compressor temperature sensor has failed or is reading outside the expected range.

Professional Repair 45–90 minutes (professional)
tE3

The duct inlet temperature sensor has failed or is returning abnormal readings.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
tE4

The steam generator temperature sensor has failed, preventing proper steam production.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
tE5

The evaporator inlet temperature sensor has failed, affecting the heat pump dehumidification system.

Professional Repair 45–90 minutes (professional)
E1

The steam heater's temperature sensor has detected an abnormal condition.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
E2

The water level sensor in the steam generator is not functioning properly.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
E4

The steam heater inside the Styler has failed to activate or is not heating properly.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
LE

The main circulation fan motor is restricted, jammed, or not spinning properly.

Professional Repair 30–60 minutes (professional)
LE2

The heat pump compressor is restricted, overloaded, or not running properly.

Critical — Professional Only 1–3 hours (professional)
AE

The compressor is experiencing an alignment issue and cannot operate normally.

Professional Repair 30–90 minutes (professional)
PS

The power supply voltage to the Styler is not within the acceptable range.

Moderate Fix 10–20 minutes
dE

The Styler door is not properly closed, or the door was opened/closed during the Dehumidify cycle.

Easy Fix 1–5 minutes
CL

The child lock feature is active, disabling all Styler buttons.

Not an Error Under 1 minute