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LG Dryer error code

LG Dryer Error GM

Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.

Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
LG dryer repair guide for error GM
Error codeGMDryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Remove the front panel to access the gas

    Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.

  2. 2
    Test the two solenoid coils for continuity

    Test the two solenoid coils for continuity.

  3. 3
    Test the igniter for resistance (approx 50-400 Ohms)

    Test the igniter for resistance (approx 50-400 Ohms).

A quick explanation

What does GM mean?

Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dryer error GM

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Remove the front panel to access the gas

    Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.

  2. 2

    Test the two solenoid coils for continuity

    Test the two solenoid coils for continuity.

  3. 3

    Test the igniter for resistance (approx 50-400 Ohms)

    Test the igniter for resistance (approx 50-400 Ohms).

  4. 4

    If coils and igniter are good, inspect the

    If coils and igniter are good, inspect the flame sensor.

  5. 5

    Replace the defective component (usually the solenoid coils)

    Replace the defective component (usually the solenoid coils).

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dryer Error Unplug the dryer.Remove the front panel to access the gas burner assembly.Test the two solenoid coils for continuity.Test the igniter for resistance (approx 50-400 Ohms).If coils and igniter are good, inspect the flame sensor.Replace the defective component (usually the solenoid coils).

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: 5221EL2002A

Price noted in the current guide: $30 - $40

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dryer error GM in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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