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Error Code

LG Dryer E05 Error Code

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Error code E05
Appliance Dryer

What E05 flags

An LG dryer showing E05 (written E5 on some displays) has trouble with the water that feeds its steam cycle.

Water-side checks

  1. Confirm that the water tap is neither frozen nor clogged, and that it is fully open.
  2. Check that the inlet hose lets water flow normally.
  3. Clean the inlet filter and remove any residue.
  4. Look at the water inlet valve and make sure it is in order.

Reset the dryer when these are done. If E05 happens again, the unit may require repair service.

Compare with

  • Add asks for the steam feeder to be filled.
  • drn is the WashTower dryer drain error.
  • E13 concerns the drain hose of hybrid condensing dryers.

Dryer repair across San Francisco

For an E05 that comes back after the reset, call (415) 223-7887 and ask about LG dryer repair in San Francisco or the wider Bay Area. Note the model number and which water checks you finished.

Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so E05 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

E05 (E5) indicates a problem with the water supply used for the steam cycle of an LG dryer.

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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