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LG Appliance Error Codes
15 LG codes: what each means in one line, whether it is an owner fix, and the manufacturer source. Codes vary by model. Your owner's manual and model sticker are the final word.
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LG refrigerator codes
Safety: Owner checks only. Do not open the sealed refrigerant system, remove electrical covers, or bypass parts. Compressor and refrigerant work needs a licensed technician.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Er CO (also CO) | Communication error. Er CO is a communication error between the main control board and the display. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Refrigerator digital and analog error codes Full guide |
| Er FF (also E FF, FF) | Freezer fan error. Er FF (or E FF) means a fault with the freezer fan that circulates cold air. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Refrigerator digital and analog error codes Full guide |
| Er IF (also IF) | Ice maker fan error. Er IF means a malfunction in the ice maker fan, which moves cold air from the freezer to the ice maker. | Usually needs a technician | LG USA: Refrigerator digital and analog error codes Full guide |
| Er dH (also dH, FdH, dHF) | Defrost heater error. Er dH means the defrost sensor did not warm by more than 5°C within 80 minutes of starting defrost. | Usually needs a technician | LG USA: Refrigerator digital and analog error codes Full guide |
| Er gF (also gF) | Water flow sensor error. Er gF indicates a problem with the water flow sensor. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Refrigerator digital and analog error codes Full guide |
LG washer codes
Safety: Unplug the washer before touching the pump filter, hoses or drum. Water left inside can be hot and heavy, so put towels down first.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| FF | Freeze failure. FF means the washer got below about 1°C (34°F) and water in the hoses or pump may be frozen. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list Full guide |
| IE (also E02, E10) | Water inlet error. IE (E02 or E10 on some models) means the tub did not fill to the right level in time. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list LG USA: Washer error code list Full guide |
| LE | Motor locked (tub will not spin). LE means the tub failed to spin because the motor cannot operate properly, usually from an overloaded washer or a foreign object stuck in the tub. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list LG USA: Washer error code list Full guide |
| OE (also E03, E21) | Drain error. OE (E03 or E21 on some newer models) means the washer cannot drain the water from the cycle. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer OE error code LG USA: Front load washer error code list Full guide |
| PE | Water level sensor error. PE means the water level sensor is not working correctly, so the washer cannot tell how much water is in the tub. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list Full guide |
| UE (also uE) | Unbalanced load. UE means the laundry is piled to one side and the washer could not balance it to spin. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list LG USA: Washer error code list Full guide |
| dE (also dE1, dE2, E01, E30) | Door lock error. dE means the door could not lock. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Front load washer error code list Full guide |
LG dryer codes
Safety: Unplug the dryer before moving it or cleaning the duct. On a gas dryer, do not disconnect or work on the gas line, valve or burner. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas company from outside.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| d90 (also d80, d95, d75) | Restricted airflow (Flow Sense). d80, d90 and d95 mean LG's Flow Sense detected a blocked exhaust duct, about 80, 90 or 95 percent restricted. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Dryer error code list LG USA: Understanding d90 and d95 Full guide |
| nP | No current at the heater. nP means no current is detected at the heater, which LG says normally points to the home's electrical supply. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Dryer error code list Full guide |
| tE1 (also tE2, tE3, tE) | Thermistor (temperature sensor) error. tE1, tE2 or tE3 means the dryer detected a problem with its thermistor. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | LG USA: Dryer error code list Full guide |
Dryer vents: failure to clean is the leading factor in home clothes dryer fires. Source: U.S. Fire Administration: Appliance and electrical fire safety.
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FAQ
What does LG fridge code Er CO mean?
Communication error. Er CO is a communication error between the main control board and the display.
What does LG fridge code Er FF mean?
Freezer fan error. Er FF (or E FF) means a fault with the freezer fan that circulates cold air.
What does LG fridge code Er IF mean?
Ice maker fan error. Er IF means a malfunction in the ice maker fan, which moves cold air from the freezer to the ice maker.
What does LG fridge code Er dH mean?
Defrost heater error. Er dH means the defrost sensor did not warm by more than 5°C within 80 minutes of starting defrost.
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