LG Washer Dryer Not Drying

Use only checks that match the exact appliance or system and its official guide.

1. Check 1

   Record the dry programme, displayed time, fabric types, approximate load size, final-spin result, drum temperature, water entering during drying, drain behavior, and any code or indicator. Do not open the door repeatedly while the cycle is trying to dry.

   Expected result: The cycle is still progressing slowly, clothes are cool and soaked, the load is warm but damp, water is not entering or draining, or a drying code appears.

   Next step: Follow the matching branch and keep the model number available. Do not keep restarting a cycle with a recurring code or unsafe symptom.

   Why this matters

   Why: Slow drying can be load- or fabric-related, while cool soaked clothes point to water, drainage, spin, or drying-system checks. A code changes the path and must be interpreted for the exact model; a dHE indication is associated with a drying fan problem in LG support guidance.

2. Check 2

   Compare the wet load with the washer's maximum drying capacity shown on the appliance or in the exact manual. Remove part of a full wash load, separate thick or bulky items, and ensure the remaining articles can tumble freely.

   Expected result: The drum is tightly packed, contains thick or bulky items, or the load is small and similar in fabric and still remains wet.

   Next step: Dry a smaller balanced load using the model-approved dry option. If a small suitable load still remains wet, continue with spin, water, drain, and filter checks rather than adding more heat or time blindly.

   Why this matters

   Why: LG states that a combo's drying capacity is lower than its washing capacity and that large or thick loads reduce drying performance. Similar material and thickness help the sensors and condenser process the load consistently.

3. Check 3

   Run the washer's appropriate spin cycle before drying, or check whether the preceding wash finished with a high residual-water load. Do not add detergent or fabric softener to a dry-only cycle.

   Expected result: The clothes are dripping after wash, the spin was skipped or weak, the load is unbalanced, or a full spin completed but drying remains poor.

   Next step: Redistribute the load and run one suitable spin, then retry with a reduced dry load. If the spin is normal but drying still fails, move to water and drainage checks.

   Why this matters

   Why: LG explains that combos need water removed by spin before drying; a poorly spun load starts with too much moisture. An unbalanced load can prevent effective spin even though the wash programme appears complete.

4. Check 4

   Confirm both household water valves are open and that the inlet hoses are not kinked. If the exact manual permits access, inspect the inlet screens for visible blockage after shutting off the water; do not disconnect a pressurized hose or alter the supply.

   Expected result: A valve is closed, a hose is kinked, an inlet screen is obstructed, water pressure is abnormal, or the supply path is normal.

   Next step: Restore only an obvious external supply condition and retry once. If water does not enter normally or the issue returns, arrange service rather than opening the valve assembly.

   Why this matters

   Why: LG combo drying uses water to condense moisture, so restricted or absent water can leave clothes wet even while the drum turns and warms. A normal supply shifts attention to drainage, load, or the drying system.

5. Check 5

   Inspect the drain hose routing and the model-approved drain-pump filter procedure. Straighten a kinked hose and ensure it is not holding a pocket of water; if the filter is accessible, turn the unit off and cool, control residual water, and clean lint or debris only as the manual directs.

   Expected result: The hose is kinked or water is pooling, the pump filter contains lint or debris, the filter is clear, or residual water cannot be controlled safely.

   Next step: Refit the filter and access cover securely and run one supervised dry or rinse-and-spin test. If the water cannot be controlled, the cover leaks, the pump remains abnormal, or drying remains poor, stop and call service.

   Why this matters

   Why: LG says hot, humid air is expelled through the drain hose during combo drying and that standing water or a restricted pump filter can reduce drying efficiency. A clear filter does not prove the pump, fan, heater, or control is working.

6. Check 6

   After the load, spin, water, hose, and permitted filter checks, run one short supervised dry test with a small suitable load. Stop immediately if a drying fan or heater code returns, the drum becomes abnormally hot, smoke or burning odor appears, the cord heats, water leaks, or the breaker trips.

   Expected result: The small load dries normally, remains wet with normal water and drainage, or the same code or unsafe symptom returns.

   Next step: Use the combo only when it completes normally without warning signs. Otherwise unplug when safe, protect the wet laundry, and arrange LG or qualified appliance service with the model and test results.

   Why this matters

   Why: Improvement after reducing the load or correcting spin, water, or drainage supports that condition as the immediate cause. Persistent failure with normal external conditions can involve the drying fan, heater, sensor, pump, wiring, or control and cannot be safely confirmed by a homeowner.