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

1. undefined: Use LG SVC App Step 1 to confirm E CL. Check if prolonged door opening or bad PCB could explain symptom before assuming sealed system failure. 2. undefined: Use SVC App Step 2 to monitor high/low side pressure and equalization time. Recovery time over 15 minutes indicates restriction. 3. undefined: Check equilibrium pressure. Greater than 20 psi = compressor fault; replace compressor. 20 psi or less = refrigerant leaked. 4. undefined: Begin leak detection on the LOW-PRESSURE side first: check evaporator, suction pipe, and evaporator joints using bubble solution or leak detector. 5. undefined: If low-pressure side leak found: replace leaking part, the drier, AND the compressor (low-pressure side leaks allow moisture ingress which carbonizes compressor oil). 6. undefined: If no leak found on low-pressure side, inspect the HIGH-PRESSURE side (condenser, drier, discharge pipe). 7. undefined: If high-pressure side leak found: replace leaking part and drier. Evacuate and recharge with R-600a (78 g). 8. undefined: If no leak is detectable, install UV drier for next-visit UV leak tracing. 9. undefined: After sealed system repair, error clears automatically when freezer reaches 14°F.

LG Refrigerators

Error Code E CL

Low-side refrigerant cycle leakage — detected by low-side pressure anomaly (refrigerant leak, bad compressor, prolonged door open)

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: E CL

How to Fix

1
Use LG SVC App Step 1 to confirm E CL. Check if prolonged door opening or bad PCB could explain symptom before assuming sealed system failure.
2
Use SVC App Step 2 to monitor high/low side pressure and equalization time. Recovery time over 15 minutes indicates restriction.
3
Check equilibrium pressure. Greater than 20 psi = compressor fault; replace compressor. 20 psi or less = refrigerant leaked.
4
Begin leak detection on the LOW-PRESSURE side first: check evaporator, suction pipe, and evaporator joints using bubble solution or leak detector.
5
If low-pressure side leak found: replace leaking part, the drier, AND the compressor (low-pressure side leaks allow moisture ingress which carbonizes compressor oil).
6
If no leak found on low-pressure side, inspect the HIGH-PRESSURE side (condenser, drier, discharge pipe).
7
If high-pressure side leak found: replace leaking part and drier. Evacuate and recharge with R-600a (78 g).
8
If no leak is detectable, install UV drier for next-visit UV leak tracing.
9
After sealed system repair, error clears automatically when freezer reaches 14°F.

This Error Applies To

LG LRFGC2706S Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LRFGC2706SService manual exact match: LRFGC2706VService manual exact match: LRFGC2706DService manual exact match: LLFGC2706SService manual exact match: LLFGC2706VService manual exact match: LLFGC2706D

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