On the covered LG dryer platform, E05, E5 means a problem with the water supply used for the steam cycle — LG's own wording. First, check the water tap is fully open and is not frozen or clogged. Check the tap is not frozen or clogged and is fully open.
Differential
Likely causes of “LG dryer code E05, E5”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A frozen or clogged water tap
What separates it E05 shows on a steam model and no water arrives
How to confirm Check the tap is not frozen or clogged and is fully open
- 2
A blocked inlet hose
What separates it The hose is bent or blocked, which points to a blocked inlet hose
How to confirm Check the inlet hose so water can flow normally
- 3
A dirty inlet filter
What separates it Residue coats the filter, which points to a dirty inlet filter
How to confirm Check and clean the inlet filter and remove any residue
- 4
A water inlet valve fault
What separates it Hose, tap and filter are fine, which points to a water inlet valve fault
How to confirm Check the water inlet valve, and write down the result before moving to the next check
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact characters shown on the display: E05 or E5
- Note whether the tap gives water before you start troubleshooting
- Note whether the hose is bent before you start troubleshooting
Try in this order
0 of 7 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleCheck the water tap is fully open and is not frozen or clogged.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleCheck the inlet hose allows normal flow, clean the inlet filter and remove any residue, then check the water inlet valve.
Check the tap and hose
ReversibleLG says E05 means a problem with the water supply used for the steam cycle. Check the tap is not frozen or clogged and is fully open, and the inlet hose lets water flow normally.
Clean the inlet filter
ReversibleCheck and clean the inlet filter and remove any residue.
Check the valve
ReversibleCheck the water inlet valve; if E05 occurs again after resetting the dryer, the unit may require a repair service.
Check the tap, hose and inlet filter
ReversibleLG's E05 checks are that the water tap is open and not frozen, the inlet hose is not kinked and the inlet filter is clean of residue.
Check the inlet valve
ReversibleIf water still does not reach the steam system, the water inlet valve is the next part, and the code recurring after a reset means service.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- E05 or E5.
- Parts named
- Water inlet valve; inlet filter.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Turn off the tap before you disconnect any hose
- !Request service if E05 recurs after resetting the dryer
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does E05, E5 mean on a LG dryer?+
a problem with the water supply used for the steam cycle — LG's own wording.
How do I reset?+
Unplug and restart.
Does the LG dryer E05 error stop normal drying?+
The code is about the water supply used for the steam cycle. Check that cycle's supply; a repair is needed if it recurs after resetting the dryer.