LG Dryer Error Codes — Complete Australian Guide (2026)

Quick answer: Every LG dryer sold in Australia — the Series 5 and Series 9 heat pump models, the TD-C condenser and the TDV vented range — shows short alphanumeric error codes on its digital panel. The most common are dE (door not detected as closed, often because the lint filter isn’t pushed fully home) and, on vented models only, the D80/D90/D95 Flow Sense warnings for a blocked exhaust duct. First thing to try for almost any code: close the door until it clicks, seat the lint filter fully, then unplug the dryer for a minute and restart. If the code comes back, match it in the table below.

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Which LG dryers show error codes

AU-market LG dryers all have a digital panel that shows short alphanumeric codes. What differs is which codes each family can show:

• Heat pump models — Series 5 (DVH5-08/09) and Series 9 (DVH9-09/10). These collect condensate in a tank and have no exhaust duct, so the Flow Sense duct codes D80/D90/D95 never appear on them. They are also the only LG dryers that can show the compressor codes LE2, AE and CE1 — our general heat pump dryer error codes guide covers how this technology fails across brands.
• Condenser models — the older TD-C70212E. Also tank-based with no duct, so no Flow Sense codes. It heats with an element, not a compressor, and has its own drain code, E13.
• Vented models — the TDV10 family. These exhaust through a duct and are the only LG dryers that show the D80/D90/D95 Flow Sense warnings.

Two more things before you diagnose. CL (child lock) and PF (power failure) are informational, not faults. And there is no verified LG dryer code “FE” — the tank-full condition people search as FE is the non-fault Empty Water Container reminder, covered below. Not sure which family your machine is? Our find your LG model number guide shows where the model sticker lives.

LG dryer error codes at a glance

Code	What it means	Most likely cause	The fix / part
dE / dE4	Door not detected as closed or latched	Door ajar, lint filter not fully in, faulty door switch	Re-close door, reseat filter; if it repeats, a door switch via the Part Finder quiz
tE1 / tE3	Thermistor (temperature sensor) out of range	Failed thermistor, lint buildup, wiring fault	Clean filters, factory reset; sensor via the Part Finder quiz if it returns
tE2	Thermistor reads too low, typically in cold conditions	Cold machine, stuck-open vent flap on vented models	Short warm-up cycle, check vent flap; service if persistent
tE4	Thermistor out of range — usually needs service	Failed thermistor, wiring or board fault	Factory reset; service if the code returns
LE1	Drum not rotating — motor sees excessive resistance	Overload, jammed object, belt failure, seized rollers	LG dryer drive belt or drum support rollers
LE2 / AE / CE1	Compressor problem — heat pump models only, no heat	Compressor fault or protection trip, inverter or wiring fault	Technician-only
OE / drn	Poor drain — heat pump models can’t pump out condensate	Kinked/blocked drain hose, air-locked or faulty pump	Check hose and container; drain pump via the Part Finder quiz
E13	Drain fault on the TD-C70212E condenser only	Kinked, clogged or non-standard drain hose, frozen sump	Clear and re-route the hose; service if it continues
PS	Improper power supply or voltage	Power-cord wiring at the terminal block, unstable supply	Technician-only — cord and wiring check
nP	No current at the heater (condenser and vented models)	Cord not seated, supply or breaker problem, heater circuit fault	Reseat the cord, reset the breaker; service if persistent
FO / IF	Lint filter not inserted or not detected	Filter not fully in, fitted incorrectly, missing detection magnet	Reinsert the filter fully; a replacement via the Part Finder quiz
HS	Humidity (dryness) sensor error	Softener or lint film on the sensor bars, wiring fault	Clean the metal sensor bars inside the drum; service if persistent

dE: door not detected as closed

dE (and dE4) means the dryer can’t confirm the door is shut and latched, so it refuses to start. It appears across all three families. The LG quirk: a lint filter that isn’t pushed fully home can hold the door fractionally ajar, and that alone triggers the code. Switch off at the wall before going past the basic checks.

1. Re-close the door firmly until you hear it click.
2. Push the lint filter fully home — it should sit flush, not proud of its slot.
3. Check nothing is caught in the door seal — a sock or sheet corner is a classic.
4. Unplug for one minute, restore power and restart.

If dE keeps returning with the door shut and the filter seated, the door switch or latch has likely failed — run your model number through the Part Finder quiz to match the correct switch.

LE1: drum not rotating

LE1 means the motor is seeing excessive resistance — the drum isn’t turning, or is fighting to. It can show on any AU LG dryer. Sometimes it’s just an overloaded drum; when it isn’t, the usual suspects are the drive belt and the drum support rollers. Turn the power off at the wall before putting your hands near the drum.

1. Remove some laundry and restart — a heavy, tangled load can trip LE1 on its own.
2. Unplug for one minute and retry.
3. Rotate the drum by hand — listen for scraping, feel for even resistance all the way around.
4. Check the drum edge for jammed objects wedged between drum and housing.

What the hand-spin tells you: a drum that spins freely with no motor response often points to a snapped or slipped belt — on most 7kg TD-C and TD-V series machines that’s this LG 7kg dryer drive belt. A drum that scrapes or turns unevenly usually means worn drum support rollers: TD-V series machines take this four-pack of LG drum support rollers; RV, RP, RH, RN and CDG series machines take this two-pack of LG drum support rollers — check your model sticker before ordering. If belt and rollers check out, the motor or board needs a technician.

OE / drn: heat pump dryer won’t drain

OE (shown as “drn” on some panels) appears on the DVH5 and DVH9 heat pump models when the dryer can’t pump condensate out. Switch off at the wall before pulling the machine out to inspect hoses.

1. Empty the water container and reseat it firmly — a badly seated tank behaves like a blocked drain.
2. If the dryer is plumbed in, check the drain hose for kinks, blockages and excessive height.
3. On a new install, the pump can air-lock — prime it per the manual.
4. In a very cold laundry or garage, residual water can freeze; let the machine thaw.

If OE keeps returning after these checks, the drain pump or its float sensor has likely failed. Match a replacement drain pump to your exact model through the Part Finder quiz.

tE1, tE2, tE3 and tE4: temperature sensor errors

The tE family means the thermistor — the temperature sensor — is reading out of range. All AU LG dryers can show these. tE1 and tE3 are the general codes; tE2 typically means the sensor reads too low, which happens in cold conditions; tE4 usually needs service. Lint is a common trigger: a clogged filter or heat exchanger makes the air temperature abnormal even when the sensor is fine.

1. Clean the lint filter — on heat pump models, the secondary filter and heat exchanger too.
2. For tE2 on vented models, check the outdoor vent flap closes; cold air flowing back in chills the sensor. A short Normal cycle warms a very cold machine.
3. Factory reset: unplug, hold Start/Pause about five seconds, restore power.
4. If the code returns, the thermistor, wiring or board needs attention — a service call, or a sensor matched via the Part Finder quiz.

Codes that aren’t faults

A large share of “LG dryer error” searches are for displays that aren’t errors at all — the dryer is telling you about a setting or a routine chore:

• CL — Child Lock. The panel is locked, not faulty — easily the most common “my LG dryer’s buttons stopped working” cause. Hold the Child Lock button for about three to five seconds to release it.
• PF — Power Failure. The mains supply was interrupted mid-cycle — blackout, tripped breaker, flicked wall switch. A flag, not a component fault. Restart; if PF won’t clear, do the standard factory reset (unplug, hold Start/Pause about five seconds, restore power).
• Empty Water Container (water-drop symbol). On heat pump and condenser models, the condensate tank is full and the dryer pauses until it’s emptied. This is what people search as “LG dryer FE code” — to be plain: there is no FE code on LG dryers. Empty the container, reseat it and press Start/Pause. If it stops mid-cycle often, consider plumbing the drain hose so condensate bypasses the tank.

The fourth non-fault family — Flow Sense — gets its own section: it’s the most-searched LG dryer display in Australia and the one with a genuine safety edge.

D80, D90 and D95: LG Flow Sense duct warnings

D80, D85, D90 and D95 appear only on vented LG dryers (the TDV10 family). They never appear on heat pump or condenser models — those machines have no exhaust duct to monitor, so a Series 5 or Series 9 heat pump dryer simply cannot show a Flow Sense code.

The number is the message: Flow Sense estimates the exhaust duct is roughly 80, 85, 90 or 95 per cent blocked. No part has died — but don’t file it under “ignore”. A heavily restricted duct traps hot, lint-laden air, and lint burns: a restricted exhaust is a fire risk, so treat D90 or D95 as an act-now warning, not a someday job. It’s also why loads suddenly take two cycles to dry.

1. Clean the lint filter first — every load, ideally.
2. Switch off at the wall, pull the dryer out and disconnect the duct. Clear lint from the full duct run and the exhaust outlet.
3. Check the outside vent flap opens freely and isn’t clogged with lint.
4. Prefer a short, rigid duct run where you can — long flexible ducting sags, traps lint and re-triggers Flow Sense sooner.

If the warning returns quickly after a full clean, the duct run itself is the problem — too long, too many bends, or crushed behind the machine — and re-routing it is the real fix.

Find the exact part for your model

Every fix above depends on your exact model number, and it’s on the model sticker — on most LG dryers, around the door opening or on the rear panel. Our find your LG model number guide shows where to look, and the general find your model page covers every brand. Sticker worn away? Our guide to identifying an old dryer without a model sticker walks through the detective work. Model number in hand, the Part Finder quiz matches the right part in under a minute, or browse the full dryer parts range.

Related guides: dryer spare parts guide

FAQ

What does D90 or D95 mean on an LG dryer?

Your exhaust duct is roughly 90 or 95 per cent blocked. It only appears on vented LG models (TDV10 family) — never on heat pump or condenser machines, which have no duct. Nothing is broken, but a restricted exhaust is a fire risk: clean the lint filter, clear the duct and check the outside vent flap — today, not eventually.

Is there an LG dryer FE error code?

No. What people search as “FE” or “tank full error” is the Empty Water Container reminder (a water-drop symbol) on heat pump and condenser models — the tank is full and the dryer pauses until you empty and reseat it. A reminder, not a fault.

How do I reset an LG dryer?

The standard LG reset: unplug the dryer, hold the Start/Pause button for about five seconds, then restore power. It clears one-off glitches like PF and some sensor codes. If the same code returns after a reset, it’s pointing at a real cause — trace it in the table above.

Why does my LG heat pump dryer show OE?

OE (or “drn”) means the dryer can’t pump its condensate out. Empty and reseat the water container, check a plumbed drain hose for kinks and height, and prime the pump on a new install. If it persists, the drain pump or float sensor has likely failed — match a replacement through the Part Finder quiz.

Is an LG dryer showing LE1 worth repairing?

Usually, yes. Outside of simple overloading, LE1’s common causes are a failed drive belt or worn drum support rollers — simple parts within reach of a confident DIYer on most models. Spin the drum by hand: free-spinning points to the belt, scraping to the rollers. If both check out, it’s a motor or board job for a technician.