LG washer "tE error code" - Inspecting Thermistor/Heating Element!

Lets get this figured out - Inspecting Thermistor before replacing!

[@dvvalant]

I can't believe LG manufactured this washer with the heating element and thermistor so impossibly-buried. An access door would have been wonderful.

[@brookelord3448]

It depends on the model. I haven't checked mine yet but the first video I watched had a back pannel and the thermostat was attached separately so there was 5 screws to remove.

[@vtc8570]

You have to take apart the entire washer. Great design

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, please let us know if you have any questions.

[@Phoenix86RW]

THANK YOU!!! I had the manufacturer's repair manual but was pulling my hair out because it was so unclear. This video saved my sanity and allowed me to do the repair myself. I had looked up the error message, Which indicated that yhe thermistor was shot. Super cheap repair, getting the part online. Couldn't have done it without this video. Many thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Rob Walsh So glad it helped Rob. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@lisalawson4420]

Thank you for posting this tutorial! I was able to fix our 8 year old washer for $50 and replace our boot seal. Very detailed which made it easy.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Lisa Lawson Very cool & 8 years old just turned into 3 years old for just $50.00. 😀 We are happy to hear the video helped. Definitely let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@voodookid8907]

I got a tE error code today, and successfully opened up my washer thanks to this helpful video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Voodookid Awesome Awesome & thanks for sharing your comment. Keep us posted on your repair. As you can see, it’s a very friendly DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Washing Machine. Definitely check those out. 😎👍🔧🔩 kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@sjsherratt]

Helpful video. White wire going to Thermistor connector was broken. Video was helpful for getting to it. Needed more guidance at 2:00-2:10 for getting the panel off - needed to pry it off with fingers - didn't just come off. Needed more guidance and tips for removing and replacing the spring loaded seal holder. Despite the warnings, ended up with a small tear in the seal.

[@JasonTylerRicci]

I have a similar GE model that just threw the "te" code. Thankfully I have the technician manual that lists all error codes and their corresponding tests/repairs. This video will help me tear into it. Thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jason Ricci Thanks for watching & sharing your comment! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us! We are happy to hear you found this video helpful! Let us know if you have any questions we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Tubbknuckles]

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. I will make two points/tips:1- before you buy the part pull out the heating element. When I pulled mine out there was all this gunk on it, an accumulation of clothing fibers. I took it off the element and anything else in the chamber. I put the old one back in and everything works fine. 2- when putting back on the rubber gasket with the ring. I find it super helpful to use to paint can opener. Have the spring on the bottom and pull push down on each side as you slide towards the center bottom. That part of the job can be a real pain in the butt. I’ve had my LG Tromm WM 2496 for 12 years. This is my 4th major repair. But it’s starting to rust pretty bad.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Chuck Shick Thanks for watching & we are glad to help. We really appreciate you sharing your tips, that’s awesome & very helpful. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@dvvalant]

I can't believe you went through the hell of getting to the heating element and didn't install a new one!😮

[@MarcTaylor-id2fb]

You can test the heater for continuity and the thermistor for resistance before replacing

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@MarcTaylor-id2fb Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Any and all helpful tips are always welcome here on our channel. 🧰

[@phoenix14830]

On some models, there's a foot and a half by foot and a half access hole under the washer (WM0642HW)! Might want to look under the washer before concluding to take stuff apart. That made the thermistor replacement trivial.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate you sharing, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@matthewbriggs789]

between this video and your advice, you folks made my day. thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@matthewbriggs789 Good morning Matthew, that’s great to hear. We appreciate you watching. Many more helpful videos to come. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jessicagoldberg7051]

Thank you, we do have the access! Unfortunately we can't figure out how to brace it to stay up in order to reach the actual parts in our tiny laundry closet 😭 does anyone know how to lift a washer up and out of the way to access the bottom?

[@sconner]

Used this video to fix a broken wire on my thermistor. Thanks for posting!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Steve Conner Awesome Awesome & thanks for sharing your comment Steve! We appreciate you watching. Keep us posted with any questions you may have, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again Steve! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Washing Machine...definitely check those out! kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@dangqtuan]

Hi, I replaced the whole heater & thermistor assembly and it washed 2 loads and the tE error shows up again. Do you have any idea to fix this? Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

tony dang Thanks for watching & sorry for the delay. Since your Heating Element is brand new, the next part is your Drum Thermistor. This small part is completely separate from the Heating Element & located on opposite side of Drum in most cases. Let’s start there! Keep us posted! Let’s get this figured out! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@bryanmahoney3434]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hello I was inspecting the wiring on my unit and 1 of the wires on the thermistor harness was snapped out of the housing. Can you tell me which harness I need to get to replace it. There are many options when I searched for it and cant see in photos if its the right 1, My Unit has a thermistor separate from the heating element

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Bryan Mahoney Thanks for watching & great question. A great place to purchase appliance parts is: RepairClinic.com Once at the site, you will enter your appliance model number in the search engine and select search. At this point, all available replacement parts will be shown as well as really good info on the part itself. Keep us posted with your DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@dvvalant]

A lifesaving video! 😅 Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very kind of you to say, we are honored. You are very welcome. Many more helpful videos to come! 👍☕️

[@BillStoner]

I simply tipped mine back against the wall there is a big hole in the bottom. I easily removed the thermister without dismantling the whole front of the machine. Those rubber boots are a real pain to get back on. Made the whole job take about 20 minutes.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@skywagonA185F]

Perfect. Broken wire, easy fix. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mike Perkins Very cool & we are happy to hear you pin-pointed the cause. Keep us posted on your Machine & if you run into any questions! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us Mike! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Washing Machine, definitely check it out! 😎👍🔧🔩 kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@tedn1289]

Thanks for the video 100% accurate and easy fix

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Ted N Very cool & we are happy to help. Thanks for watching. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@transmitterguy478]

My washer is 12 years old, I just cut an 8 x x10 door hole in the front bottom of the washer to access this heater thermocouple part( So I didn't have to deal with the washer boot). Pull on all of those wires, one at a time, they move and vibrate with the washer drum, and more than one may be broken. None of my wires were broken, just a bad thermocouple/heater unit. Go to McCombs supply to buy the part.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this, sounds like your creative talents got you back up and running. 😁👍

[@robfries5368]

Hi there, I have another update for you. My LG front load washer is still uncovered and running my loads to check for anything that could go wrong. I washed 4 loads in a row the other day. Up through the 3rd load everything was good, no issues. 4th load, I returned to the garage at the end of cycle chime. Opened the door to this burning electrical odor eminating from the Direct Drive motor assembly. The steel cover over the motor assembly was extremely hot to the touch. Perhaps I over loaded it with the *King sized comforter *2 thick towels *2 fluffy bath mats * extra water up to the drain level at the door window The comforter took up the entire drum when first loading the machine. I stuffed the other stuff in there. Once the water came up, the comforter deflated and everything was 1/2 way up the drum. Even still, perhaps everything in the drum was just too much for the motor? This odor occurred just before the original control board fuse blew out. I unplugged the machine just in case. Have you ever heard of this issue at all? I don't know what to do, now. I will start running loads again but won't fill it. Only put in 1/2 way up the drum, supposedly.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Rob Fries Thanks for the update Rob & chances are...you’re spot on! It’s very possible that the machine was slightly overloaded & may have overworked itself during load #4. We love how you explained it! 😆 Here’s our thoughts...load #4 may have taken 1 of its “9 lives” from the Washing Machine however you may find future use to be ok as long as the loads are of a proper...”not too big” size! 😁 That poor washer must have been yelling...”Rob, don’t leave me out here with all this bedding...I can’t handle it in this bulk amount”. 😲😆 It sounds like the washer may still work correctly & efficiently. Definitely keep us posted. We are interested in the next few loads & how it performs! You may want to hang close to the machine during the next few loads to monitor its performance & possibly stop wash cycle if something doesn’t look...or smell...right 😎👍🔧🔩

[@nathanspeight7479]

Great video need to replace parts but good job!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Nathan Speight Thanks for watching Nathan, we appreciate your comment! Below is a link to our video that shows step-by-step process on replacing Heating Element. Keep us posted on your project & if there are any questions you may have! We are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

Do you know where I can get the heating thermistor connector wire only? I am having the hardest time with this. My machine has been inoperable since October 2018 because of this one part! I have bought around 400 bucks in incorrect parts and I'm mentally exhausted. To avoid the stress, we bought a crappy set off of CL and have been using the crappy washing machine...but now that just went kaput (timer on spinner thingy) and I am at my wits end. Please let me know asap before I lose the last two hairs on my head. Thank you!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Charlotte Prescott-Ruland Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. So sorry to hear about your washer. Let’s get this figured out! We purchase all our Appliance parts from: RepairClinic.com All you need to do is locate your serial number/model number on your washing machine and insert that number on the repair clinic website. From here you will select search and you will have every single replacement part for your exact appliance which is awesome. Keep us posted, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DRFOOTAGE]

Hi Michael, My unit is the same LG but does not have thermistor plugging into the heating element. There are only two plug ins for wires on either side of the nut. Do I not have a thermistor? Is it just a bad element in this case? Thanks for your help

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Dan R Thanks for watching Dan. Your Thermistor might be installed on rear portion of machine. Some machines require the rear panel to be removed to gain access to rear wiring...which may contain Thermistor. Keep us posted Dan. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@talawa777]

How come on half of the other tutorials they merely lean the machine over so as to expose an opening on the under side where the thermistor is located??? I’d much rather do that then disassemble half the machine

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. We definitely understand your thoughts however for safety purposes, we share this method for the safety of the machine as well as who’s working on it. Hope you enjoyed the video, let us know if you have any additional questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@louielu966]

Hello, nice video. I have old LG washer that using the different heater. Now I want change to the new heater like yours. I think That I need to buy the new wire, what is your washer model number so maybe I can look up the wire for the new heater. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Louie Lu Thanks for watching, Glad to help. Check out the video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TJqXR3aKpgeNU After replacing part, it worked great. Hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@louielu966]

DIY With Michael Borders Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Louie Lu Below is a link to our video that shows more about this part. Definitely check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TJqXR3aKpgeNU 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Louie Lu You are very welcome. Model # shown in video link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TJqXR3aKpgeNU 😎👍🔧🔩

[@louielu966]

Will do

[@ccronk04]

My wires connecting to the thermostat broke at the connector that the thermostat slides into. It’s connected to the entire machine! I’m not sure how to repair it 😭. any help is appreciated

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You will need to splice broken wire & re-rap exposed wiring. Then wrap with electrical tape to ensure no open wiring is exposed. Below is a link to a video showing us splicing wiring while working on a boat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJqsnX2IiLuFgLc 😎👍

[@manusmi9220]

I'm a technician I have the same TE error problem and I find out the senor was faulty after I changed the heater coil and the sensor but again it's showing TE error I checked the pcb and wiring connector and the door switch but everything is ok but still showing the same TE error can you help me

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The other culprit of the TE code is a faulty Thermistor. We have had a few instances where we replaced element & still had TE code. We then checked the continuity of the Thermistor & it was good. Took us a few hours to say...ya know what, we are going to replace the Thermistor even though it’s showing good...& not sure why to this day...but the new Thermistor solved issue. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jalilalmteen536]

Hello bro , I have LG washing machine the hot water not coming inside model T1732FPS5 full automatic , also sometimes did not complete the cycle .

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jalil Almteen Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. By chance, is your Washing Machine showing any error codes? If yes, what is the exact code the machine is showing? This will help us pinpoint the exact cause & part that needs to be replaced. Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jalilalmteen536]

Yes IE error . When stop moving .

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jalil Almteen Thanks for the update & the IE error code is related to a lack of water/water pressure supply. There are many awesome videos on KZbin that explain the IE error code. Unfortunately we don’t have a video on our channel at the moment. Keep us posted on your DIY project! We are definitely always here to answer questions! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DeMayneOne]

So basically disassemble the entire washer. Got it.

[@musazidan2273]

How can I check the thermistor is working ???

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You can use a volt meter to check the continuity of thermistor. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@muskokarusticmackdecor2402]

Help! Have the tE code on LG DISHWASHER, how do I fix it!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & the heating element may need to be replaced. Locate your dishwasher model number and visit: RepairClinic.com Once at this site, enter in your model number and click search. All available replacement parts will be provided. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@robfries5368]

I have a very similar LG washer setup. The cost of a new water heater is prohibitive for me. Can I just leave it disconnected and run the machine? THx

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Rob Fries Thanks for watching Rob, great question! Unfortunately we haven’t ever operated a washer with failed parts due to the error codes they trigger & don’t complete the full cycle. We aren’t sure how it will operate for you. Keep us posted on what you end up doing & how it works. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@robfries5368]

Hi and good morning, I installed the new control board in my LG frnt ld washer, and figured out why all the repair men wear gloves in the videos. The parts give nasty cuts on the finger tips. The machine turned on and emitted its chime, this is the good part. Today I move out the old top loader machine, and place this one into service. I will remain in front of the washer to observe which part of the cycle it malfunctions in, if it does. The heater element checks out at 14.1 ohms and 014 continuity. The ohms match the caculation results of the heater element which is 120 x 120 /1000watts = 14.1 The thermistor, well, that Ohms out at 53, but decreases as it gets warmer. 98.6 body temp lowered the Ohms to 34.0, so it is not malfunctioning. I did not get to check the water pump, though I cleaned out the filter. That is my update, THx

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Rob Fries Awesome Awesome & thanks for taking the time to share your update. This is great info! We are happy to hear you’re making progress! We definitely hear you on the “wearing gloves”....those little cuts can get your hands pretty quick. Thanks again for the update! It sounds like your in a great position to having a good running & reliable washer. We love hearing stories like yours...successful DIY project & rewarding...not to mention saving money! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Ekajwolf8447]

My connector is broken, thermistor is fine. Anyway i can replace without having to solder with a whole new connector in place?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is the plastic connection point broken or is the tab that the plastic connection connects onto broken? If plastic connection point is broke, you will need to splice wiring & install new connection. If tab is broken, soldering is an option however most would recommend to purchase new part all together. 😎👍

[@Ekajwolf8447]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks. The joint tab connection is broken. Do you know where i can buy this component? My washer is wm2077cw model, theres a small writing on it, “KET10”

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Ekajwolf8447 Thanks for the reply, we did some searching & could only find a used Thermistor. Below is a link. www.ebay.com/itm/313536839216?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jmosoya6sk-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9oPkoM_JR36&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@joelstovall1128]

Just wondering why I get this code every now and then, I have pampered it by inspecting all the wires none brokers or frayed, I just unplug the 2 connections and it works for a few weeks. Is there any reason other than the heating element or thermistor is dying slowing or intermittently working?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Are there any signs of corrosion on connections? Even the slightest corrosion or rust can cause havoc. Keep us posted, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@joelstovall1128]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders no signs of any corrosion, no signs of frayed wires it’s weird

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@joelstovall1128 Thanks for the reply & the next part to direct your attention to is your thermistor. It may need to be replaced.

[@radjaculek]

Hi. So what am I supposed to check if my LG washing machine does not heat the water correctly. It does heat the water, but it doesn't reach the temperature it should. I bought a new heating element and readings on my multimeter on old and new are the same. It means that the hating element and thermistor are good. I don't have any fault code.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, you may need to replace your Thermometer next.

[@radjaculek]

Thermometer? My washer si LG WM2650HWA. Where can I find thermometer? BTW... Thanks for your quick reply...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@radjaculek Apologies. Your *Thermistor* may need to be replaced. 😁👍

[@radjaculek]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders the heating element includes the thermistor. I've checked with multimeter and numbers on the new and old are the same, so I don't think there's something wrong with it. Could the next stem be a control board?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@radjaculek Thanks for the update Jack, control board is possible. Did you notice any signs of damage or harm to the electrical wiring or connections on both heating element and control board?

[@BEERSnGEARS]

Front cover does not need to be removed

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing. 👍

[@463656]

Flip the machine on its side and you don't have to take all that shit apart

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 👍🧰

[@andrewmercer5569]

DO NOT!!! I REPEAT...DO NOT REMOVE ALL OF THE WASHER MACHINE. TIP THE WASHER MACHINE ON ITS BACK AND THE ACCESS IS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WASHER MACHINE!! My wire came off of the terminal and I had to take the connecter out of the plastic terminal and re install the wire to the terminal. see this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKSbY4CQgq-ob9E

[@trunkingham]

No electrical testing or ohms rating? Useless

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. We DIYers need to stick together, so please let us know if you have any questions.

[@ceejay5467]

That was useless !

[@bigdEnergy666]

Wouldn't it be easier to tip it on its back?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, depends on who you ask. We don’t perform maintenance that way as it may unfortunately lead to additional damage to unit.

[@bigdEnergy666]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders like tearing shit apart can't?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bigdEnergy666 Thanks for the reply. How’s your project going?

[@bigdEnergy666]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders hasn't started yet.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bigdEnergy666 Keep us posted, we DIYers need to stick together!