Written by
Maya Chen Editorial TeamPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codedr
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
dr on an LG refrigerator is a door motor message. The motor did not reach home or maximum position in time.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so dr 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
The door motor did not reach its home or maximum position within 5 seconds.
An LG refrigerator shows dr when its door motor fails to move to the maximum position or the home position within 5 seconds. The code is listed for LG refrigerators with no series called out.
Troubleshooting
LG states that there are no troubleshooting steps for dr. Nothing is offered to try at home, and the unit needs a repair visit.
Do not confuse it with
The dr code starts with a d, as the defrost messages do, but it concerns the door motor:
Calling about dr? Reach the Los Angeles line at (310) 742-8008 with the model number, the exact code on the display and your earlier steps noted down. Our LG refrigerator repair page has more.
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.
Seeing this code on your LG appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
