LG Dryer error code
LG Dryer Error LE1
Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).
Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Open the door and remove some wet clothes
Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).
- 2Try to spin the drum by hand
Try to spin the drum by hand; it should offer resistance but move.
- 3If the drum is stuck solid, check for
If the drum is stuck solid, check for objects wedged between the drum and bulkhead.
A quick explanation
What does LE1 mean?
Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).
The answer you came for
How to fix LG dryer error LE1
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Open the door and remove some wet clothes
Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).
- 2
Try to spin the drum by hand
Try to spin the drum by hand; it should offer resistance but move.
- 3
If the drum is stuck solid, check for
If the drum is stuck solid, check for objects wedged between the drum and bulkhead.
- 4
If drum moves but code persists, the motor
If drum moves but code persists, the motor windings or Hall sensor (if equipped) are bad. Replace motor.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix Dryer Error Open the door and remove some wet clothes (reduce load size).Try to spin the drum by hand; it should offer resistance but move.If the drum is stuck solid, check for objects wedged between the drum and bulkhead.If drum moves but code persists, the motor windings or Hall sensor (if equipped) are bad. Replace motor.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: 4681EL1008A
Price noted in the current guide: $100
Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dryer error LE1 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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- 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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