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LG Dryer error code

LG Dryer Error PE

Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).

Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).

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

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Remove the top panel

    Remove the top panel.

  2. 2
    Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with

    Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).

  3. 3
    Check the wiring harness and the rubber hose

    Check the wiring harness and the rubber hose for punctures.

A quick explanation

What does PE mean?

Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dryer error PE

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

  1. 1

    Remove the top panel

    Remove the top panel.

  2. 2

    Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with

    Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).

  3. 3

    Check the wiring harness and the rubber hose

    Check the wiring harness and the rubber hose for punctures.

  4. 4

    Replace the pressure switch

    Replace the pressure switch.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dryer Error Unplug the unit.Remove the top panel.Locate the pressure switch (round plastic component with a small rubber hose).Check the wiring harness and the rubber hose for punctures.Replace the pressure switch.

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: 6501EA1001C

Price noted in the current guide: $30

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

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dryer model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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Reviewed by the Appliance Fix Guide Editorial Team

Last reviewed and updated Apr 11, 2026 · Educational repair guidance, not a professional diagnosis

  • Researched against manufacturer documentation and service literature where available.
  • Safety-first structure: every guide starts with the safest first action and states when to stop and call a professional.
  • Part compatibility is treated cautiously: fitment must be confirmed against the exact model number before purchase.