What PS means on your Kenmore dryer (kenmore ps error)
A kenmore ps error is a verified LG code, confirmed on LG’s own USA support pages, meaning improper voltage in the power cord on your LG-built Kenmore dryer (795/796-prefix) — LG specifically documents this as reversed white/red wires at the power-cord connection.
Symptoms
The signs below help confirm you are dealing with this condition rather than a different problem on your Kenmore dryer. You may notice one of them or several together, and they can appear gradually or suddenly after a power event, a wash or cook cycle, a spill, or recent installation or service.
- The display shows PS
- The dryer will not power on correctly, or runs erratically
- The code appears right after a new installation or cord replacement
- Other electrical symptoms may accompany it
Common causes
Several different problems can produce these symptoms. Working through the most likely causes in order separates a quick owner-level check from a problem that needs trained service and the correct Kenmore parts.
- Reversed white/red wires at the power-cord/terminal-block connection — an installation wiring error
Troubleshooting steps you can try
Work through these checks in order before calling for service. Stop wherever you are unsure, or where mains voltage, gas, a hot oven cavity, water, or a sealed component is involved, and hand the rest to a qualified technician.
- Do not attempt to open or rewire the terminal block yourself.
- Have an electrician or experienced technician verify the power-cord wiring against the dryer’s wiring diagram.
- Avoid using the dryer until the wiring is confirmed correct.
- Book a licensed electrician or experienced technician for terminal-block correction.
Parts a technician may replace
Depending on what the diagnosis shows, a technician may inspect, test, or replace the power cord, terminal block, and household wiring. The correct part for your Kenmore dryer is matched from the model and serial number, and genuine OEM components are fitted through trusted parts suppliers rather than generic substitutes so performance, safety, and the appliance long working life are all protected. Confirming the failed part before ordering avoids replacing more than the problem actually requires.
When to call a technician
PS is a wiring-installation problem on this LG-built Kenmore dryer that needs a licensed electrician or experienced technician to correct the power-cord connection — not a DIY fix. Because this condition is rated High severity, it is safest to stop using the dryer and arrange service promptly rather than keep retrying, and to shut off power or water at the source if anything looks, smells, or sounds unsafe. As an independent repair service we are not affiliated with the manufacturer, and we work only with experienced, skilled technicians and genuine OEM parts from trusted parts suppliers, with our workmanship backed by a 30-day labor warranty. When you book, have your Kenmore dryer model and serial number ready so the right part for your exact build can be matched before the visit and the PS condition resolved in as few trips as possible.
Related help and Kenmore resources
If the PS condition keeps returning after these checks, book Kenmore dryer repair, browse our dryer error-code guides and step-by-step repair guides, or schedule service in your area on our locations page. See also the related nP no current at heater. For full manufacturer specifications and model lookup, visit kenmore.com.
