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LG Dryer error code

LG Dryer Error E13

Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).

Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
LG dryer repair guide for error E13
Error codeE13Dryer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if

    Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).

  2. 2
    Check the drain hose at the back of

    Check the drain hose at the back of the unit for kinks or clogs.

  3. 3
    If the hose is clear, the drain pump

    If the hose is clear, the drain pump may be failed.

A quick explanation

What does E13 mean?

Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dryer error E13

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

  1. 1

    Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if

    Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).

  2. 2

    Check the drain hose at the back of

    Check the drain hose at the back of the unit for kinks or clogs.

  3. 3

    If the hose is clear, the drain pump

    If the hose is clear, the drain pump may be failed.

  4. 4

    Access the drain pump and test for 120V

    Access the drain pump and test for 120V supply when the cycle starts.

  5. 5

    Replace the drain pump if it receives voltage

    Replace the drain pump if it receives voltage but does not pump.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dryer Error Remove and empty the water collection drawer (if equipped).Check the drain hose at the back of the unit for kinks or clogs.If the hose is clear, the drain pump may be failed.Access the drain pump and test for 120V supply when the cycle starts.Replace the drain pump if it receives voltage but does not pump.

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: 4681EA2002H

Price noted in the current guide: $50

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dryer error E13 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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