tE error code - Inspecting LG washing machine Heating Element!

[@djimjam3779]

From watching a bunch of these videos and reading the many comments on this error code on these washers, I've come to think that the problem is more often related to connectivity issues to the thermistor or heating elements, rather than the actual probe failing. I think that due to repetitive vibrations that occur when the drum spins and agitates, the connections to the the element/sensor become intermittent, and in some cases, break altogether. It's very important to secure the wire harness using wire-ties, and make sure there isn't any tension pulling on the wire harness and to inspect the thermistor's wire harness connector by opening it up and looking at the terminals inside (my washer model has a different connector/mount than the one in this video). They may have vibrated loose, backed themselves out of the body of the connector, or broken off entirely inside, depending on how bad and how long the washer has been punishing the connector. Another thing I'm wondering based on the comments on other videos is if there could be a build up of hair/lint/etc in the area around the heating element and thermister? I don't know if anyone has looked into that, but it makes sense that if there is too much debris in there that the sensor/element would not work as designed. Wondering if anyone has checked the thermistor's resistance reading with an ohm meter? I checked mine and it reads @ 55k ohms at room temp (cold basement), and then when I heat it up to body temp, it steadily goes down in resistance to about 26k ohms. If it was bad, I would expect that the reading would show either a direct short (0 ohms) or read open (or extremely high resistance) -or at least be erratic in it's ohmic reading (or not change reading at all). I did find and remove some calcium/mineral scale build-up on half of the tip of the probe, and it appeared to have backed itself out of its mount (it's just pressure mounted). I put my machine back together with the original thermistor and it's been running for a week of solid running all types of loads and settings without erroring out. So far, so good. If it fails again, I'm going to look into cleaning out the cavities where the thermistor and element are mounted (we have 2 dogs and one cat). If anyone has already done this, please add on to this reply. Oh, I found it way easier to get to the sensor by tilting the machine back and securing it in place so it didn't squish my big ugly head while I was underneath it. ;-) Thanks for the video!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@PopPop_-zy9ns]

Thanks a bunch for this video Michael!!! I found a broken blue wire that was supposed to be connected to the thermistor. Hopefully, i'll get a few more years out of this thing before having to purchase a new one. Thanks again!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool & great job finding the issue. We really appreciate you sharing this. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Sounds like you’re back up and running. Hope all is well, enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jonathan12755]

Here I am complaining about taking my time to find and watch all six videos and I’m wasting all this time to copy and paste the same comment … I would leave a thumbs up (and I did for one video), but 6 videos to cover what could be shown in one video. Very easy to follow, well presented, but again, it should all be covered in one video, I don’t like having to find follow up videos … especially 5 of them. Don’t waste peoples time looking for the next vid, and watch an add before each one, just show it all at once. I don’t care if you throw extra adds in the one, I understand being monetize, you deserve to earn a little extra for your time and knowledge, but my time is worth money too.

[@gwmock]

Where is the video for how to actually remove the heating assembly? Thank you. The thermistor and assembly arrive today. I tested the existing thermistor and it was reading ~50 ohms at room temp. All the wiring looked fine. This is the second time I've taken the machine apart and your video helped refresh my memory.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate you sharing this. Below is a link to our video showing replacement of part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpSmfHd6odSefpo Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍

[@davesnyder8207]

I have an LG WM2455HW. I am getting the tE code. Here is my question... Is it possible that there are two Thermistor sensors on my model? If so where might the second sensor be located. When I got the tE code, I ordered a new thermistor based on my model number. It did not match what was in the machine. (My machine seemed to have a heating element with the thermistor built into it). So, I ordered the heating element with the thermistor in it. Installed that and then it ran once and I got the tE code again. I still have the second thermistor but I can't seem to find where it might plug in. Here is the separate sensor I have: LG 6322FR2046C and, here is the heating element with the incorporated sensor I have installed: AEG33121501. Any ideas or hints? I have examined the wiring and I don't see any issues.

[@davesnyder8207]

Anyone out there that can help?

[@NYCBugkiller]

I wonder what you do after you replace the entire heating element with the new thermistor attached and you still get the te error? Btw, you don't need to take the entire front apart to get to the heating element. Just pull the washer away from the wall and lean it backwards and work from underneath. There is a huge opening in the bottom. Takes about 5 minutes to get to it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. In that case, you will replace Thermistor next. We appreciate the feedback, always welcome here.

[@prophetseven728]

Um, the underside has nothing blocking it. Would it not just be easier to jake up the washer or turn it on it side. And just get right to the Heating Element.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that will be personal preference. We find it better to follow the steps given by manufacture which are shown in this video. Propping machine up on side & applying an uneven weight distribution may damage machine. Keep us posted on your project.

[@salmaputri9080]

sorry to ask, my washing machine has an error tE and the heater and thermistor have been replaced, but still an error. do you have to replace the module? please help, thank you very much!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Have you performed a full reset on system? We recommend unplugging system for a minimum of 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, plug system back in & run cycle. Please keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@salmaputri9080]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I've done this, but it's still an error. thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my chat.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@salmaputri9080 That’s no fun. Any sings of corrosion inside electrical connection points that secure to heating element or thermistor?

[@salmaputri9080]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Sorry! want to ask again, how to research the correct system? thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@salmaputri9080 Thanks for the reply. You can find your model # inside the door. You will see your serial & model # on the placard sticker. 😎👍🔧👍

[@shaikusman536]

Thanks a ton for the video Michel, My washer LG F1091MDL2, ISSUE: If i press power button,ALL Temp lights are blinking constantly , drum spins for 3 to 5 seconds and stops in almost every wash settings, cotton, quick 30 etc..... I checked the sensor and heating element, I did find and remove some calcium/mineral scale build-up,wire harness connectors looks good, Unfortunatly same facing issue.... Pls help me and guide.... Love from INDIA

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That’s no fun...sounds like you have a worn out Control or Display board. Might as well order both boards & if replacing one fixes the issue, you can always send the other back. Keep us posted on your project. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@cadonbarton1933]

Please tell me you clean that machine...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@patrickmccullough3147]

Dude where’s the heater element ohms test? What was the reading on the thermistor? Where’s the resistance chart?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. Were you able to figure out if the element was faulty?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@johnvanlandingham8832 Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@newseneus]

This video shows a nice disassembly, but no diagnosis... put a multimeter across the two outer terminals and if ohms are between 10-30 then heating element is fine.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@tedn1289]

Found a bad wire..... Thanks for the video!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Ted N Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. A bad wire will definitely cause issues. That’s great you located the bad wire. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 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! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@kingwillie206]

Fixed! I found out the bottom weight had fallen onto the heat element wire.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

King Willie Awesome Awesome that’s great news! We are happy to hear you located the issue! Keep us posted on any questions you may have along the way we are here to help! 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

[@XtoriezNovel]

You don't need to take it apart, just tip it on its side and go in through the bottom.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Xtoriez Novel Thanks for watching & you will need to be careful tipping machine up as there is still water in the system & will leak out. You’re spot on, it’s doable however must be done safely & responsively to ensure no leaks & the machine isn’t damaged in the process. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, you Rock! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@opera5714]

YUCK......That soap dispenser looks terrible. I have a LG at my summer home and the dispenser is so spotless you could eat off it, as is the tube going down to the tub. I have FREE PV solar hot water at that location and I feed hot water into the cold inlet. All cycles are done with hot water (set to cold tap) and clothes come out steaming. No mold issues at all! At my other home, I have that same mess and have to take the machine apart to clean that fill tube every year. Your readers ought to consider adding a blend valve to get that cold water inlet a bit warmer so the soap gets washed away and doesn't become a food source for mold.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts & info. Any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated!!! 😁 That was the condition of the dispenser when we bought the house & moved in. We replaced it soon after this video. Hope all is well with you and your family, thanks again for watching.

[@opera5714]

@@johnvanlandingham8832 My camp system including solar panels, inverter, water heater, power point heater control, and even the LG washer only cost $500 total for totally free laundry. The two year old washer only cost $150 delivered because it didn't work. That's a deal. You are right, some people pay crazy prices for solar.

[@juliefornysenate4153]

Found wire that had come out of it's connector- now trying to determine how to get a new connector or harness

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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