dHE Moderate Easy DIY

LG Dryer dHE — Dry function temporary error

LG Dryer · Error code dHE

What dHE Means

dHE is a transient dry-function error — typically airflow, temperature, or sensor data was inconsistent enough for the control to abort the cycle, but not severe enough to flag a specific component code.

Symptoms

  • dHE on display
  • Cycle ends earlier than expected
  • Clothes partially dry
  • Code does not always return on next cycle

Common Causes

1
Partial airflow restriction

Lint filter or duct partially clogged but not enough to trigger d80/d90/d95.

2
Overloaded drum

Heavy/oversized load skews sensor data.

3
Intermittent thermistor reading

Loose connector or borderline sensor.

4
Inadequate ambient temperature

Dryer in a cold space, especially heat-pump models.

How to Fix It

  1. Clean the lint filter and check the exhaust duct end-to-end.
  2. Reduce load size to no more than three-quarters drum capacity and retry.
  3. Unplug for 60 seconds to reset the control.
  4. If in an unheated garage, warm the area above 50°F and retry.
  5. If dHE returns repeatedly, inspect thermistor wiring and have a tech read live sensor data.

More LG Dryer Codes

AE AE — Compressor / heat-pump system fault bE bE — Drum drive belt broken or off CL CL — Child Lock / Control Lock active d80 d80 / d90 / d95 — Exhaust Duct Blocked D90 D80 / D90 / D95 — Clogged Exhaust Vent d95 d95 — Exhaust duct ~95% blocked

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: lg.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.