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LG Washer tE Error — Heating Thermistor Fault

LG Washer · Error code tE

What tE Means

tE (Temperature Error) means the water-temperature thermistor is out of range — open, shorted, or reading an impossible value — so the washer cannot control heating.

Most Likely Fix

Water temperature sensor (thermistor) error

PartThermistor / temperature sensor
Typical cost$15-35
Difficultymoderate
Time45 min

Tools: screwdriver, multimeter, nut driver

Diagnose first: The thermistor in the heater housing fails open or out of range; verify with a multimeter before swapping.

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Symptoms

  • Cycle stops during a warm/hot wash
  • Water not heating
  • tE on the display

Common Causes

1
Faulty thermistor

The temperature sensor has drifted out of spec or failed.

2
Wiring/connector fault

A loose connector at the thermistor or heater.

How to Fix It

  1. Power-cycle the washer.
  2. Locate and test the thermistor resistance against spec.
  3. Inspect the heater and its wiring connectors.
  4. Replace the thermistor if out of range.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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