LG Washer · Code tE

LG Washer tE code: Heating error

The washer detected a problem heating the water or reading its temperature. Cycles that rely on heated water may not finish correctly.

Most common causes

  1. Faulty water heater element
  2. Faulty temperature sensor (thermistor)
  3. Loose wiring to the heater or sensor
  4. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and restart
  2. Try a cold or warm cycle to see if the code only appears on hot or sanitize cycles

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 tE mean on a LG Washer?

The washer detected a problem heating the water or reading its temperature. Cycles that rely on heated water may not finish correctly.

Can I clear the tE code myself?

Try these first: Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and restart Try a cold or warm cycle to see if the code only appears on hot or sanitize cycles Call a technician if tE returns after a reset; the heater and sensor need testing.

How much does it cost to fix a tE 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 errortCL · Tub clean reminderUE · Unbalanced loadAE · Water leak detectedCE · Motor current / speed errorCL · Child lock onFE · Overfill errorPE · Water level sensor errorPF · Power failureSud · Too many suds

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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