LG tumble dryer: error tE1tE2tE3tE4
Code tE1 / tE2 / tE3 / tE4 on a LG tumble dryer display means: temperature sensor (thermistor) fault.
- Meaning
- Temperature sensor (thermistor) fault
- Check first
- Clean the filters and the heat exchanger, because blocked airflow overheats the sensor.
- Repair shop
- 270–680 zł
Most common causes
- Damaged thermistor
- Clogged filters
- Loose connector
What you can check yourself
Unplug the tumble dryer for 5 minutes.
Clean the filters and the heat exchanger, because blocked airflow overheats the sensor.
Run a short cycle. If the error comes back, the temperature sensor needs repair.
- 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 tE1 mean on a LG tumble dryer?
Code tE1 / tE2 / tE3 / tE4 means: temperature sensor (thermistor) fault. The most common causes: damaged thermistor, clogged filters, loose connector.
Can I keep using the tumble dryer with error tE1?
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 tumble dryer
- D75 / D80 / D90 / D95 / d80 / d90 / d95clogged air exhaust duct (clogging percentage)
- nPno power on the heating element
- PSincorrect voltage in the power cable
- dEthe door is not closed
- E13kinked or clogged condensate drain hose
- F0the lint filter is removed or inserted incorrectly
- HShumidity sensor fault
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.