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LG dryer tE1, tE2 or tE3 code: a temperature sensor is reporting an abnormal condition

tE1, tE2 or tE3 means a temperature sensor is reporting an abnormal condition. Stop the cycle, allow the dryer to cool and clean the lint screen and vent path.

Direct answer

On a supported LG dryer, tE1, tE2 or tE3 means a temperature sensor is reporting an abnormal condition. Stop the cycle, allow the dryer to cool and clean the lint screen and vent path. Then power-cycle once and record whether the code appears immediately or only after heating.

What this covers

  • LG dryers displaying tE1, tE2 or tE3
  • The code and product type exactly match the official source
  • Customer-accessible checks before component replacement

What it does not cover

  • ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
  • ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
  • ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Confirm tE1, tE2 or tE3 on the exact model

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.

  2. Check the condition named by the code

    Reversible

    Stop the cycle, allow the dryer to cool and clean the lint screen and vent path.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Power-cycle once and record whether the code appears immediately or only after heating.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    Test briefly on Timed Dry with an empty drum. A repeated sensor code requires service; do not bypass temperature protection.

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LG SupportLG dryer error code list

Official LG dryer code meanings, including Flow Sense duct-restriction levels.

Exact questions

Common follow-ups

What does tE1, tE2 or tE3 mean on a LG dryer?+

It means a temperature sensor is reporting an abnormal condition.

Can I clear tE1, tE2 or tE3 by resetting the dryer?+

A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.

When is professional service appropriate?+

A repeated sensor code requires service; do not bypass temperature protection.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Published the exact tE1, tE2 or tE3 meaning, customer-safe checks and service boundary from LG Support.
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