LG · Dryer
tE1
Power reset onlyerror code
LG tE1 means the dryer detected a thermistor problem.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · LG dryers covered by the US Help Library index covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Disconnect power, hold Start/Pause for five seconds while unpowered, restore power, and try another cycle.
- Disconnect power, hold Start/Pause for five seconds while unpowered, then restore power.
- After restoring power, try another dryer cycle.
Stop and get service when
Request LG repair service if tE1 returns after resetting.
- Request LG repair service if tE1 returns.
Do not do
Do not remove panels or test or replace the thermistor.
Use only the documented power reset; do not access the thermistor or wiring.
If the message returns
If tE1 returns after the reset, request LG repair service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dryers covered by the US Help Library index
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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