About this guide
- Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
- Technical contact Victor — appliance technician
- Record updated 2026-07-01
- Applies to LG dryers
- Confidence medium
- Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction
The record-update date is a database timestamp, not proof of a fresh model-specific technical review. Check the applicability below and your manufacturer’s instructions before acting on a guide.
What this code means
tE2 is a temperature-sensor fault, but the exact sensor and interpretation can vary between conventional and heat-pump dryers. Very cold air entering the vent can also contribute on some models.
Most likely causes
- A thermistor is open, shorted or reading outside its expected range
- A loose or damaged sensor wiring connection
- Very cold ambient or outdoor air entering through the exhaust
- On heat-pump models, a compressor-discharge temperature-sensor problem
Safe checks for the owner
- Turn the dryer off, unplug it and allow it to return to room temperature.
- Inspect the outside vent hood for a flap stuck open during very cold weather.
- After warming the room, run a short normal cycle only if there is no burning smell or abnormal heat.
Estimated U.S. repair cost
$200–$420, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.