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.
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- LG dryers displaying tE1, tE2 or tE3
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0 of 4 completedConfirm tE1, tE2 or tE3 on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleStop the cycle, allow the dryer to cool and clean the lint screen and vent path.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversiblePower-cycle once and record whether the code appears immediately or only after heating.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleTest briefly on Timed Dry with an empty drum. A repeated sensor code requires service; do not bypass temperature protection.
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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.