LG Dryer Error Codes

Select form the list of LG Dryer error codes below for the code meaning and possible issues that may be causing the fault to display.

Add-Water
CL
d80
d90
d95
dE
E13
E5
EE
FO
HS
nC
nE
nF
nP
PS
tE1
tE2
tE3
tE4
LG Dryer Error Codes

The LG Dryer error codes listed above may also apply to the following brands.

  • AEG Dryer error codes.
  • Anova Dryer error codes.
  • Frigidaire Dryer error codes.
  • Westinghouse Dryer error codes.
  • Zanussi Dryer error codes.

Why is my LG Dryer displaying error codes?

Your LG Dryer will display error codes when the main control panel internal diagnostics system has detected a problem.

How can I reset LG Dryer Error Codes

The first thing to try is switching the Dryer main power supply off for 60 seconds. This usual only works if the fault was set due to a supply voltage fluctuation from a storm or power outage. It may also work if the problem is intermittent. Unfortunately this might only be a short term solution because if the problem is intermittent and the fault returns, the error code will display again.

If that doesn’t work, the problem triggering the error code will need to be repaired in order to clear the fault code.

Why is my LG Dryer not working?

Some LG Dryer error codes will disable the appliance from operating. The error code will need to be resolved in order for the appliance to function normally again.

What does Add-Water mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an Add-Water fault code, it is indicating a Steam Generator Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An Add-Water Steam Generator Error will set if the control board detects The steam generator is not full after 60 seconds.

The most common issues that will cause an Add-Water Steam Generator Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The steam generator feeder is empty.
  • The steam generator is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the steam generator or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the Add-Water code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does CL mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an CL fault code, it is indicating a Child Lock Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An CL Child Lock Error will set if the control board detects The child lock is active.

The most common issues that will cause an CL Child Lock Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • Deactivate the child lock

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the CL code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does d80 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an d80 fault code, it is indicating a Vent Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An d80 Vent Error will set if the control board detects Ventilation 80% restricted or vent sensor error.

The most common issues that will cause an d80 Vent Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The lint screen is clogged.
  • The dryer vent is restricted.
  • The vent sensor or thermistor is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the d80 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does d90 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an d90 fault code, it is indicating a Vent Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An d90 Vent Error will set if the control board detects Ventilation 90% restricted or vent sensor error.

The most common issues that will cause an d90 Vent Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The lint screen is clogged.
  • The dryer vent is restricted.
  • The vent sensor or thermistor is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the d90 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does d95 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an d95 fault code, it is indicating a Vent Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An d95 Vent Error will set if the control board detects Ventilation 95% restricted or vent sensor error.

The most common issues that will cause an d95 Vent Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The lint screen is clogged.
  • The dryer vent is restricted.
  • The vent sensor or thermistor is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the d95 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does dE mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an dE fault code, it is indicating a Door Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An dE Door Error will set if the control board detects The door is open when the dryer is started.

The most common issues that will cause an dE Door Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The door is open.
  • The door switch is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the door switch or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the dE code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does E13 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an E13 fault code, it is indicating a Drain System Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An E13 Drain System Error will set if the control board detects The water level signal fails to drop after the drain operation starts.

The most common issues that will cause an E13 Drain System Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The drain pump is defective.
  • The drain pump or hose is blocked.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the drain pump or main PCB

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the E13 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does E5 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an E5 fault code, it is indicating a Water Pump Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An E5 Water Pump Error will set if the control board detects The pump valve is less than 10 in the test mode

The most common issues that will cause an E5 Water Pump Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The water pump is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the water pump or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the E5 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does EE mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an EE fault code, it is indicating a EEprom Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An EE EEprom Error will set if the control board detects The EEprom communication is invalid.

The most common issues that will cause an EE EEprom Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the EE code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does FO mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an FO fault code, it is indicating a Filter Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An FO Filter Error will set if the control board detects The lint filter is out or not properly installed.

The most common issues that will cause an FO Filter Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The lint filter is out or not properly installed
  • The switch is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the switch or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the FO code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does HS mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an HS fault code, it is indicating a Humidity Sensor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An HS Humidity Sensor Error will set if the control board detects The humidity sensor resistance is very high or low.

The most common issues that will cause an HS Humidity Sensor Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The humidity sensor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the humidity sensor or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the HS code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does nC mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an nC fault code, it is indicating a NFC Module Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An nC NFC Module Error will set if the control board detects NFC module open or shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an nC NFC Module Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The NFC module is defective.
  • Wiring issue.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the nC code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does nE mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an nE fault code, it is indicating a Modem Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An nE Modem Error will set if the control board detects Modem is abnormal.

The most common issues that will cause an nE Modem Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The Modem is defective.
  • Wiring issue.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the nE code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does nF mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an nF fault code, it is indicating a Wi-Fi Module Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An nF Wi-Fi Module Error will set if the control board detects Wi-Fi module is abnormal.

The most common issues that will cause an nF Wi-Fi Module Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The Wi-Fi module is defective.
  • Wiring issue.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the nF code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does nP mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an nP fault code, it is indicating a Voltage Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An nP Voltage Error will set if the control board detects No current detected at the heater.

The most common issues that will cause an nP Voltage Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The dryer is not connected to a proper power source.
  • Wiring connection is wrong or connection is loose.
  • The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the nP code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does PS mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an PS fault code, it is indicating a Voltage Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An PS Voltage Error will set if the control board detects The power supply voltage is either too high or too low.

The most common issues that will cause an PS Voltage Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The dryer is not connected to a proper power source.
  • Wiring connection is wrong or connection is loose.
  • The main PCB is defective.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the PS code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does tE1 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an tE1 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An tE1 Thermistor Error will set if the control board detects The blower thermistor resistance is open or shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an tE1 Thermistor Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The thermistor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the thermistor or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the tE1 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does tE2 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an tE2 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An tE2 Thermistor Error will set if the control board detects The blower thermistor resistance is open or shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an tE2 Thermistor Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The thermistor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the thermistor or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the tE2 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does tE3 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an tE3 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An tE3 Thermistor Error will set if the control board detects The thermistor resistance is open or shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an tE3 Thermistor Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The dryer vent system is restricted.
  • The thermistor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective..
  • Loose wire connection at the main PCB or thermistor.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the tE3 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

What does tE4 mean on an LG Dryer?

If your LG Dryer is displaying an tE4 fault code, it is indicating a Thermistor Error has been detected by the internal self diagnostics system.

An tE4 Thermistor Error will set if the control board detects The steam generator thermistor resistance is open or shorted.

The most common issues that will cause an tE4 Thermistor Error to display on an LG Dryer are:

  • The thermistor is defective.
  • The main PCB is defective.
  • Loose wiring connection at the thermistor or main PCB.

Try turning the Dryer main power supply off for 1 minute. If the tE4 code returns after turning the power supply back on, the problem causing the fault will need to be repaired to clear the error

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