Quick Answer: Resetting a LG Dryer#
An electric LG dryer with no heat needs the double-pole breaker cycled fully off and on, because the dual-heater design tumbles on a single leg but never warms up. Unplug it for a minute to cold-start the board and clear a locked display. It will not restore heat if the element or a thermistor has failed.
How to Reset a LG Dryer (Step by Step)#
- For an electric LG dryer with no heat, cycle the 240-volt breaker fully off and on — LG dual-heater models will tumble on a single leg but never warm up.
- Unplug the dryer for one minute so the LG control board cold-starts; that is enough to clear a locked or unresponsive display.
- Clear a locked panel by holding the Child Lock button for three seconds until the CL indicator turns off.
- Start a short cycle and, if you want certainty, trigger Smart Diagnosis so the LG ThinQ app can read any stored fault.
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LG Dryer Model Variations#
Electric LG dryers use a double-pole circuit while gas models plug into an outlet. Heat-pump LG dryers in the DLHC family are ventless and add a condenser-rinse reminder on restart. WashTower dryers share the tower control board, so reset the column as one unit, and Smart Diagnosis is on most recent models to confirm a clean reset.
When a Reset Doesn't Fix Your LG Dryer#
If an LG dryer still runs cold after the reset, the heater or a thermistor is the usual cause rather than the board. Trigger Smart Diagnosis to read any stored fault, then check it against our LG error-code guide. The dryer-not-heating, keeps-running, and will-not-start symptom pages walk the parts most likely at fault.
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LG Dryer Reset FAQ#
How do I reset an LG dryer?
Cycle the double-pole breaker off and on for an electric model, then unplug the dryer for a minute so the board cold-starts. That clears a locked or unresponsive display.
How do I turn off Child Lock on an LG dryer?
Hold the Child Lock button for about three seconds until the lock indicator turns off. The panel stays frozen to new selections until it clears.
Why is my LG dryer not heating?
A cold but tumbling drum usually means a half-tripped breaker on the dual-heater circuit, or a failed element or thermistor. Reset the breaker first, then test the heat parts.
How does LG Smart Diagnosis work on a dryer?
Smart Diagnosis lets the dryer report its stored fault to the LG ThinQ app or a support line, so you can read a code without tools. Use it after a reset to confirm no fault survived.
What does CL mean on an LG dryer?
CL is the Child Lock indicator, showing the controls are frozen. Hold the Child Lock button for about three seconds to clear it and free the panel.
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