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LG Dryer tE1 / tE3 Error Code

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Maya Chen Written by Maya Chen Editorial Team Published September 5, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026
Error code tE1 / tE3
Appliance Dryer
Quick answer

tE1 and tE3 point to a thermistor (temperature sensor) problem on an LG dryer; a reset is the first step.

Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so tE1 / tE3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Thermistor (temperature sensor) error; tE3 same family.

A tE1 code on an LG dryer means a problem was detected with the dryer’s thermistor, the temperature sensor. A tE3 code belongs to the same family and uses the same reset.

Reset steps

  1. Unplug the dryer or trip the circuit breaker that supplies it.
  2. While the dryer is without power, press and hold START/PAUSE for 5 seconds.
  3. Restore power and run another cycle.

If the code appears again after the reset, the dryer may require a repair service.

Related codes

  • tE2 is a thermistor error, typically in cold conditions or steam cycles.
  • tE4 is a thermistor problem that needs service.

Dryer service in Los Angeles

When the reset does not hold, call (310) 742-8008 about LG dryer repair. The code and model number will help.

Source: LG Dryer – Error Code List; LG Dryer – Blinking LED Error Codes

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

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