LG Washer · Code tCL

LG Washer tCL code: Tub clean reminder

This is a reminder, not a fault. The washer is telling you it is time to run the Tub Clean cycle to cut down on odor and residue.

Most common causes

  1. Regular wash count reached since the last Tub Clean
  2. Tub Clean cycle has not been run recently

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Empty the drum and run the Tub Clean cycle with a washer-cleaning product as your manual directs
  2. Leave the door open after washing so the drum can dry
  3. Plan to run Tub Clean about once a month

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

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

Quick answers

What does tCL mean on a LG Washer?

This is a reminder, not a fault. The washer is telling you it is time to run the Tub Clean cycle to cut down on odor and residue.

Can I clear the tCL code myself?

Try these first: Empty the drum and run the Tub Clean cycle with a washer-cleaning product as your manual directs Leave the door open after washing so the drum can dry Plan to run Tub Clean about once a month No technician is needed for tCL alone; call only if odors or residue remain after several Tub Clean cycles.

How much does it cost to fix a tCL 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 Washer codes

dE · Door or lid lock errorIE · Water fill errorLE · Motor locked / overloadedOE · Drain errorUE · Unbalanced loadAE · Water leak detectedCE · Motor current / speed errorCL · Child lock onFE · Overfill errorPE · Water level sensor errorPF · Power failureSud · Too many sudstE · Heating 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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