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LG Styler Code tE3: Duct In Thermistor

tE3 on an LG Styler steam closet is listed as a Duct In Thermistor Error. It concerns the temperature sensor on the duct inlet side, the counterpart of the duct out sensor in tE1. When the…

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Code: tE3
Appliance: Styler
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What tE3 means

tE3 on an LG Styler steam closet is listed as a Duct In Thermistor Error. It concerns the temperature sensor on the duct inlet side, the counterpart of the duct out sensor in tE1. When the closet cannot read it, drying temperature control suffers, so a cycle may stop early or clothes may come out damp. The S5WBC and other Styler models use this message, and repair service is the next step.

Common causes of tE3

The duct in thermistor reading
Whether the connector for the inlet duct sensor is seated
What the board reads from the inlet duct sensor
Airflow into the duct inlet

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Note tE3 and the cycle you were running. 2. Make sure the vents and the space around the closet are clear, and that the door is shut tight. 3. Avoid starting more cycles while tE3 is showing, since they will not clear it. 4. Call us to book a visit, because tE3 needs repair service.

! Why to stop there

The inlet sensor is judged by its measured reading, so we test it against what the air is actually doing.
Because tE1 and tE3 look alike, we check which sensor the closet is reporting before touching either.
We give the price in writing first, and the repair has a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Styler codes

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tE3tE3 questions

What does tE3 mean on a Styler?

Its name is Duct In Thermistor Error. The closet cannot read the temperature sensor on the duct inlet side, so drying temperature control suffers until the sensor circuit is repaired.

How does tE3 differ from tE1?

tE3 is the inlet side sensor and tE1 is the outlet side sensor. Each has its own circuit, so we test the one the code names.

Will tE3 damage my clothes?

Drying temperature may not be controlled properly, so it is better to stop cycles until it is checked. We can look at it and quote first.

Book a visit

Still seeing tE3?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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