How do you fix an LG dryer error?

Written by Rowan

Edited on

19 June 2023

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10:58

How do you fix an LG dryer error?

Your LG dryer displays an error code on the display. For example, dE, dE4, or tE1. That's annoying, because your LG dryer isn't working. Of course, you'll want to solve the problem as soon as possible. Here, you can read what each error code means and how to solve the error.

  • LG dryer errors
  • dE
  • dE4
  • tE1, tE2, or tE4
  • F1
  • LE1
  • LE2 or AE
  • OE
  • Error 'empty reservoir' appears
  • Problem not solved?
LG dryer display

LG dryer errors

Each LG dryer error code has a different meaning:

  • DE: the door doesn't close properly.
  • DE4: the door switch detection doesn't work.
  • TE1, TE2, or TE4: the temperature sensor doesn't work.
  • F1: the temperature in the drum is too high.
  • LE1: the motor has stopped.
  • LE2 or AE: the compressor doesn't work.
  • OE: the motor of the drain pump has malfunctioned or the ambient temperature is too low.
LG malfunction dE

LG malfunction dE

The door doesn't close properly.

  1. Check if there's laundry stuck between the door.
  2. Put your laundry back in the drum.
  3. Close the door until you hear a click.
LG error dE4

LG error dE4

The door switch detection doesn't work.

  1. Remove the plug from the socket.
  2. Wait for 30 seconds.
  3. Insert the plug in the socket again.
LG error tE1

LG error tE1, tE2, tE4

The temperature sensor doesn't work.

  1. Remove the plug from the socket.
  2. Wait for 30 seconds
  3. Insert the plug in the socket again.
LG error F1

LG error F1

The temperature in the drum is too high.

  1. Remove the lint trap from the dryer.
  2. Remove large bundles of dust and rinse the filter.
  3. Put the filter back.
  4. If you have a condenser dryer, remove the condenser.
  5. Rinse the condenser and put it back.
  6. A heat pump dryer has a fixed condenser, so you can vacuum it with a round vacuum brush.
LG error LE1

LG error LE1

The motor has stopped.

  1. You may have overloaded the drum.
  2. Remove some laundry.
  3. Remove the plug from the socket.
  4. Insert the plug in the socket after 30 minutes.
LG error LE2

LG error LE2 or AE

The compressor doesn't work.

  1. Remove the plug from the socket for 30 seconds.
  2. Insert the plug in the socket again.
LG error code OE

LG error code OE

The motor of the drain pump has malfunctioned or the ambient temperature is below zero.

  1. Remove the plug from the socket.
  2. Insert it in the socket again after 30 seconds.
  3. Make sure the dryer is located in room that doesn't get any colder than 5°C.

Error 'empty reservoir' appears

When the light for the water container comes on, the reservoir is full. Remove the reservoir from the dryer and empty it in the sink. When you put the container back and start the dryer cycle, the notification should disappear. Is your dryer connected to the water drain and do you still see this error? Check the manual to learn how you can manually turn off the light. Also make sure there's no loop in the drain hose. In addition, the drain shouldn't be higher up than 1m.

Customer service

Problem not solved?

It might help to remove the connector. Place it back after 30 minutes and restart the dyer cycle. If your LG dryer still displays an error code, you need extra help. Did you buy your dryer at Coolblue and is it covered by the warranty? Contact our customer service. An employee will help you find a solution. If you don't have a warranty from Coolblue, or if you bought the dryer somewhere else, you can contact the LG customer service.

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