LG Dryer · Code tE2

LG Dryer tE2 code: Temperature sensor error (cold conditions)

A dryer temperature sensor is reporting a problem that LG links to cold conditions, such as a dryer in an unheated garage. It can also appear when the sensor itself is faulty.

Most common causes

  1. Dryer installed in a very cold room or garage
  2. Vent or lint blockage
  3. Faulty thermistor or its wiring

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Let the dryer warm up to room temperature before running it
  2. Clean the lint filter and check the vent path
  3. Unplug the dryer for a minute, plug it back in and restart

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: lg.com · appliancepartspros.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does tE2 mean on a LG Dryer?

A dryer temperature sensor is reporting a problem that LG links to cold conditions, such as a dryer in an unheated garage. It can also appear when the sensor itself is faulty.

Can I clear the tE2 code myself?

Try these first: Let the dryer warm up to room temperature before running it Clean the lint filter and check the vent path Unplug the dryer for a minute, plug it back in and restart Call a technician if tE2 appears in a normally heated room or keeps returning.

How much does it cost to fix a tE2 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other LG Dryer codes

d90 · Vent blockage warning (Flow Sense)nP · No power to heatertE1 · Temperature sensor errordE · Door open errorF0 · Lint filter not in placegAS · No gas supply (gas dryers)HS · Moisture sensor errorPF · Power failurePS · Power supply error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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