Written by
Marcus Lindqvist Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeAdd
ApplianceDryer
Add is a request for water
Add on an LG dryer reads as a plain instruction to add water. The message is a water supply error for steam cycles, since the steam feeder has to be full to its max mark before a steam run begins.
Before starting a steam cycle
Confirm that the water reaches the feeder’s max mark.
Push the drawer in until it is fully shut.
Avoid distilled water in the feeder drawer.
If it shows after the cycle is running
Pause the running cycle.
Refill the feeder with tap water, stopping at the max mark.
Power the dryer down, then up again.
Pick the steam cycle once more and tap start/pause to finish it.
Water-related codes
E05 is the code for trouble with water reaching a steam cycle.
E13 concerns the drain hose or frozen sump of hybrid condensing models.
Dryer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area
For Add that keeps returning in a San Francisco or Bay Area home, ring (415) 223-7887 about LG dryer repair. Say you refilled the feeder and restarted, and read out the model number.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so Add 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
Add is a steam feeder water supply error on an LG dryer: the feeder must be filled to the max line before a steam cycle.
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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