How do I fix error code E CL on a LG refrigerators?

1. undefined: Check display for E CL error code 2. undefined: Use SVC App or temperature gun to determine compressor vs sealed system fault 3. undefined: Check voltage to confirm PCB operation 4. undefined: Measure equilibration pressure on high and low pressure parts (drier and comp processing pipe) 5. undefined: If slow equalization (15+ min): clogging confirmed 6. undefined: Check equalized pressure to determine if refrigerant is sufficient 7. undefined: If leak: perform leak test using refrigerant or nitrogen 8. undefined: Check low-pressure parts: Evaporator, Suction pipe, etc. 9. undefined: If no low-side leak: check high-pressure parts (Condenser, Drier) 10. undefined: After sealed system repair: error disappears automatically when freezer reaches 14F; use UV drier on next visit

LG Refrigerators2020–present

Error Code E CL

Low Side Cycle Leakage (refrigerant leak or sealed system restriction on low side)

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Low side refrigerant leak; Restriction in sealed system (low side); Bad compressor; Long-duration door open; Evaporator or suction pipe leak

How to Fix

1
Check display for E CL error code
2
Use SVC App or temperature gun to determine compressor vs sealed system fault
3
Check voltage to confirm PCB operation
4
Measure equilibration pressure on high and low pressure parts (drier and comp processing pipe)
5
If slow equalization (15+ min): clogging confirmed
6
Check equalized pressure to determine if refrigerant is sufficient
7
If leak: perform leak test using refrigerant or nitrogen
8
Check low-pressure parts: Evaporator, Suction pipe, etc.
9
If no low-side leak: check high-pressure parts (Condenser, Drier)
10
After sealed system repair: error disappears automatically when freezer reaches 14F; use UV drier on next visit