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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