Dryer error codes
Compare dryer codes across brands and start with checks that do not require opening powered components.
LG Dryer
Add
Fill the steam feeder with tap water to the max line and confirm the drawer is closed.
LG Dryer
CL
Hold the model's Child Lock or Control Lock button combination for about 3 seconds.
LG Dryer
D80
Clean the lint screen, check the outside vent, and inspect the dryer duct before running another heated cycle.
LG Dryer
D90
Stop and verify the full vent path, especially the exterior hood and any crushed duct behind the dryer.
LG Dryer
D95
Do not keep restarting heated cycles. Clear or inspect the duct and exterior vent first.
LG Dryer
dE
Remove anything caught at the door, close it firmly, and inspect the latch for visible damage.
LG Dryer
E13
Check for a kinked, crushed, clogged, or frozen drain hose before another cycle.
LG Dryer
nP
Confirm the dryer is on the correct circuit and do not keep resetting a breaker that trips again.
LG Dryer
PF
Reset power once and restart the cycle only if the outlet and breaker look normal.
LG Dryer
tE1
Power reset once; if it returns, the temperature sensing circuit likely needs service.
Samsung Dryer
dC
Remove items caught at the door and inspect the latch area.
Samsung Dryer
HE
Stop if there is a hot smell and verify airflow before another heated cycle.