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LG Appliance Error Codes

LG: 30 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.

30Codes
2.8Average severity
17%High or critical
43%DIY-friendly
Severity distributionSeverity distribution

ENERGY STAR certified models

LG · Dryer146
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer134
LG · Washing Machine94
LG · Dishwasher38
LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump12

Source: ENERGY STAR open data (data.energystar.gov) – number of certified models currently listed.

Official safety recalls (US CPSC)

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls API. Check your model and serial number on the linked recall notice.

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AE LG · Dishwasher Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting. Moderate OE LG · Dishwasher Your LG couldn't pump the water out. Clean the multi filter and check the hose and disposal… Low D80 LG · Dryer LG Flow Sense detected restricted airflow in the vent. The dryer still runs, but lint buildup… Moderate Er dH LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The automatic defrost didn't finish, so frost is building up on the evaporator coil behind… Moderate Er IF LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The small fan that pushes freezer air into the door ice compartment isn't spinning, so ice… Low IE LG · Washing Machine IE: the LG washer didn’t get enough water within the fill time. Check valves, pressure… Low

All codes (30)

All Severity 3+ Severity 4+
AE LG · Dishwasher Water collected in the LG base pan and lifted the leak float. Find the leak before restarting. Moderate CH05 LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump CH05: the LG indoor unit hears nothing back from the outdoor unit, so the compressor… Moderate CH10 LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump CH10: the indoor unit's fan motor isn't turning or isn't reporting its speed, so the unit shuts… Moderate CH21 LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump CH21: the outdoor inverter's power module saw a dangerous current peak and cut power… High CH38 LG · Air Conditioner / Heat Pump LG's protection stopped the system because the refrigerant level or pressure looks too low. High D80 LG · Dryer LG Flow Sense detected restricted airflow in the vent. The dryer still runs, but lint buildup… Moderate d90 LG · Dryer LG's duct sensor found a severe exhaust restriction (about 90%). Clean the whole vent before… High d95 LG · Dryer d95 is LG's highest duct-blockage level: about 95% restricted. Don't run more loads until… Critical dE LG · Washing Machine The LG door or lid switch doesn't report closed and locked. Check the latch hook first, then… Low dHE LG · Washer-Dryer dHE on an LG washer dryer combo: the drying system failed – usually the drying fan motor. Moderate Er 22 LG · Refrigerator / Freezer LG's board found a fault in the compressor relay circuit, so the compressor isn't starting… High Er CO LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The display board and the main control board have stopped talking to each other over their… Moderate Er dH LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The automatic defrost didn't finish, so frost is building up on the evaporator coil behind… Moderate Er FF LG · Refrigerator / Freezer LG's freezer fan motor isn't operating normally; frost around the blade is the usual reason it… Moderate Er IF LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The small fan that pushes freezer air into the door ice compartment isn't spinning, so ice… Low Er rF LG · Refrigerator / Freezer The fan that circulates air inside LG's fresh-food section isn't running normally, often… Moderate F7 LG · Oven / Range The control detected a problem with the convection fan at the back of the oven, so convection… Low F9 LG · Oven / Range LG's control saw the oven temperature rise too slowly after preheat began and shut the heating… Moderate FE LG · Washing Machine LG detected an overfill, usually from a water inlet valve that won't shut. Turn off the water… Moderate IE LG · Washing Machine IE: the LG washer didn’t get enough water within the fill time. Check valves, pressure… Low IE LG · Dishwasher After 10 minutes of filling, the LG still hadn't reached its level. Check the valve, hose… Low LE LG · Dishwasher The main wash motor isn't turning as the control expects. Check wiring and a jammed impeller… Moderate LE LG · Washing Machine LG's Direct Drive motor couldn't turn or overloaded. Heavy loads, the hall sensor or wiring are… Moderate NE LG · Dishwasher LG's Vario motor, which sends water to the upper or lower spray arms, isn't reporting its… Low OE LG · Dishwasher Your LG couldn't pump the water out. Clean the multi filter and check the hose and disposal… Low OE LG · Washing Machine LG's drain alarm: the tub didn't empty in the allowed time. Start with the drain pump filter… Moderate PE LG · Washing Machine LG's water-level (pressure) sensor sends an unusable signal. Check its tube and plug, then… Low tE LG · Washing Machine LG can't read the water temperature correctly or the water isn't warming. The thermistor… Low tE1 LG · Dryer The LG dryer's thermistor circuit is reading open or out of range, so the control shuts off… Moderate UE LG · Washing Machine The washer can’t spread the load evenly for a safe spin. Rearranging or adding laundry usually… Minor

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