What tE means on your Kenmore dryer (kenmore dryer te error)
A kenmore dryer te error is a verified LG code, confirmed on LG’s own USA support pages, meaning a thermistor (temperature sensor) problem on your LG-built Kenmore dryer (795/796-prefix). LG’s own guidance is to unplug/reset, then hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds and retest before assuming a part has failed.
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 tE
- Drying temperatures seem inconsistent
- The cycle pauses or aborts partway through
- The code appears repeatedly across cycles
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.
- Thermistor reading incorrectly or failed open/short — the sensor is not reporting accurate drum temperature
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.
- Unplug the dryer, or switch it off at the breaker, then plug back in to force a reset.
- Hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds as directed by LG, then retest.
- Run a normal cycle to confirm tE clears.
- If tE returns after the reset, book service.
Parts a technician may replace
Depending on what the diagnosis shows, a technician may inspect, test, or replace the thermistor and sensor 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
tE that persists after the LG-directed reset needs an experienced technician to replace the thermistor on this LG-built Kenmore dryer. This condition is rated Medium severity, so there is no emergency — but if the same tE keeps returning after the checks above, a technician should confirm the cause before any part is replaced. 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 tE condition resolved in as few trips as possible.
Related help and Kenmore resources
If the tE 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 d90/d95 vent blockage. For full manufacturer specifications and model lookup, visit kenmore.com.
