LG Refrigerators

Error Code CH E

High-Side Cycle Leakage / Sealed System Problem

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

How to Fix

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    1. Use LG SVC App Step 1 to determine if issue is compressor or sealed system. If no SVC App, use temperature gun to measure condenser outlet temperature.

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    2. Check voltage at PCB to rule out PCB problem.

  3. 3

    3. Check high/low side pressures and equalization return time using SVC App Step 2 or manifold gauge set.

  4. 4

    4. If equalization time exceeds 15 minutes, sealed system is blocked.

  5. 5

    5. If equalization pressure is below 40 psi, likely a refrigerant leak.

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    6. Charge with N2 or R134a (per local code) to locate leak.

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    7. Check high-pressure side parts (condenser, drier) for leaks using leak detector.

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    8. If no high-side leak found, check low-pressure side parts (evaporator, suction pipe).

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    9. Replace all leaking parts along with the drier.

  10. 10

    10. If compressor is determined faulty, replace compressor and drier.

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    11. After sealed system repair, error clears automatically when freezer reaches 14°F.

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    12. Use UV drier for leak verification on next visit.

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    13. If system is normal but error persists, press F key + R key 3 times with door open to force-clear error code.

This Error Applies To

LG LHFS28XBS Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LHFS28XBS/02

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