Written by
Marcus Lindqvist Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codetE5
ApplianceStyler
tE5 summary
The part involved is the temperature sensor where air enters the evaporator. LG titles the entry “EVA In Thermistor Error” and tells owners to call customer support, with repair service to follow.
If the screen shows something close
Other thermistor faults have their own entries: tE4 for steam, tE1 for the duct outlet and tE3 for the duct inlet.
Styler service in San Francisco
Phone (415) 223-7887 with the tE5 code and the model number. The LG styler repair page is a good place to start for a Styler anywhere in the Bay Area.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so tE5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
tE5 on an LG Styler is a fault with the evaporator inlet temperature sensor.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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