Error Code tE

Heating Error

What This Means

Thermistor (temperature sensor) out of order; Heater connector broken or loose; Heater resistance out of range (should be 12-18 Ohm); Thermistor connector broken or loose; Thermistor resistance out of range (should be ~39.5 kOhm at 30°C / 86°F); Water leaked into thermistor connector

How to Fix

1. 1

   Confirm tE error is displayed

2. 2

   Check heater connector (steam generator heater and wash heater) for breakage or looseness. Reconnect or repair if so

3. 3

   Check heater resistance (should be 12-18 Ohm). Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if out of range

4. 4

   Check thermistor connector for breakage or looseness. Reconnect or repair if so

5. 5

   Check thermistor resistance (should be ~39.5 kOhm at 30°C). Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if out of range

6. 6

   Check if water has leaked into thermistor connector. Replace HEATER ASSEMBLY if so

7. 7

   Note: A control board failure is rare. The sensing parts of the thermistor circuit are only resistors and capacitors

This Error Applies To

LG WM8980H Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)