Written by
Maya Chen Editorial TeamPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codetE5
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Quick answer
tE5 on an LG Styler is an evaporator inlet temperature sensor fault that needs repair service.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so tE5 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
tE5 is an evaporator inlet temperature sensor fault on the LG Styler.
tE5 is the LG Styler’s “EVA In Thermistor Error”, a fault with the temperature sensor at the evaporator inlet.
What the list advises
Customer support is the first call, and LG says the unit will require a repair service.
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.
