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

1. undefined: Note the error code and use the LG SVC App Step 1 to determine sealed system fault vs. customer usage. 2. undefined: If SVC App is not available, use a temperature gun to check evaporator temperature. 3. undefined: Check PCB output voltage to confirm Main PCB is not the cause. 4. undefined: After power off, measure time for high and low side pressures to equalize. More than 15 minutes indicates restriction. 5. undefined: If equalization pressure is 40 psi or more, refrigerant is normally charged — compressor is likely defective. Replace compressor. 6. undefined: If equalization pressure is below 40 psi, refrigerant has leaked. Check low-pressure parts first: evaporator, suction pipe. 7. undefined: If no low-side leak found, check high-pressure parts: condenser, drier. 8. undefined: Because low-side leaks are below atmospheric pressure, moisture infiltration is likely. Replace both drier and compressor if low-side leak is found. 9. undefined: After repair, error code clears once freezer reaches 14F or below. 10. undefined: To force clear: press F key + R key 3 times with door open.

LG Refrigerators2020–present

Error Code E CL

Low-Side Cycle Leakage — detected by low-side refrigerant leak, bad compressor, or prolonged door open

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: E CL

How to Fix

1
Note the error code and use the LG SVC App Step 1 to determine sealed system fault vs. customer usage.
2
If SVC App is not available, use a temperature gun to check evaporator temperature.
3
Check PCB output voltage to confirm Main PCB is not the cause.
4
After power off, measure time for high and low side pressures to equalize. More than 15 minutes indicates restriction.
5
If equalization pressure is 40 psi or more, refrigerant is normally charged — compressor is likely defective. Replace compressor.
6
If equalization pressure is below 40 psi, refrigerant has leaked. Check low-pressure parts first: evaporator, suction pipe.
7
If no low-side leak found, check high-pressure parts: condenser, drier.
8
Because low-side leaks are below atmospheric pressure, moisture infiltration is likely. Replace both drier and compressor if low-side leak is found.
9
After repair, error code clears once freezer reaches 14F or below.
10
To force clear: press F key + R key 3 times with door open.

This Error Applies To

LG LRMVS3006D Series Refrigerators (2020) (2020–present)

Service manual exact match: LRMVC2306SService manual exact match: LRMVC2306DService manual exact match: LRMDS3006DService manual exact match: LRMDS3006SService manual exact match: LRMVS3006DService manual exact match: LRMVS3006SService manual exact match: LRMDC2306SService manual exact match: LRMDC2306D

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