LG · Dryer error code

LEMotor locked / restricted

Single source Power off, standard tools

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Drum not turning (motor runs or hums)

Hand-turn the drum first: free-spinning means a broken belt; heavy or locked means rollers, idler, bearing or a jammed blower. Replace the idler with the belt when it is worn.

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Dryer squealing, thumping or grinding

Noise is mechanical wear in the drive and drum support: idler pulley, drum rollers, glides/felt seals, blower debris, or a belt with a flat spot. Identify by sound and hand-spin.

4 steps ~60 minmoderate

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Dryer won't start

Separate 'dead' (no display) from 'display OK but no start'. Common causes are supply, door switch, thermal fuse (on designs where it is in the motor/control circuit), start switch, belt switch and the drive motor.

5 steps ~45 minmoderate

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