LG washing machine: error tE
Code tE on a LG washing machine display means: temperature sensor fault.
- Meaning
- Temperature sensor fault
- Check first
- Check that the selected program heats the water (quick programs heat very little).
- Repair shop
- 200–480 zł
Most common causes
- Damaged temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Damaged heating element
What you can check yourself
Check that the selected program heats the water (quick programs heat very little).
Unplug the appliance for 5 minutes and try again.
If the error returns, the heating element or temperature sensor needs repair by a repair service.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error tE mean on a LG washing machine?
Code tE means: temperature sensor fault. The most common causes: damaged temperature sensor (thermistor), damaged heating element.
Can I keep using the washing machine with error tE?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: LG washing machine
- IEwashing machine is not filling with water
- OEwashing machine is not draining water
- UE / UBlaundry is unevenly distributed
- dEdoor is not closed or locked
- PEwater level sensor fault
- LEblocked motor
- AEwater in the washing machine base (flood protection)
- FEtoo much water in the drum
- CLchild lock is on
- SEmotor Hall sensor fault
- dE4 / dE2door lock fault
- PFpower interruption during the program
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.