ERROR CODE EXPLAINED

LG Dryer

LG Dryer AE Error Code

What it means

LG groups AE with a compressor-related dryer error; the compressor is the component that generates heat for drying.

Try this first

  1. Unplug the dryer.
  2. Wait 1 minute.
  3. Reconnect power and run the dryer again.
  4. If AE remains, request service.
Can I keep using it?Retry the dryer only after the one-minute power reset.
Repair usually required?Request service if AE returns after the reset.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official LG Help Library article for the manufacturer procedure.

Official source

Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.

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LG Dryer AE: Quick Answer

What it means: LG groups AE with a compressor-related dryer error; the compressor is the component that generates heat for drying.

First thing to check

Unplug the dryer.

Can I keep using it?

Retry the dryer only after the one-minute power reset.

Repair outlook

Request service if AE returns after the reset.

If the code remains

Use the linked official LG Help Library article for the manufacturer procedure.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: lg.com

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