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If your LG dryer is displaying a D80 error code, this means airflow to your dryer is restricted by 80%. This is usually due to lint buildup inside your dryer’s ductwork, which tells your dryer to shut off because it’s in danger of overheating. Luckily, there are lots of ways to troubleshoot the issue and erase the D80 code, like clearing your dryer’s lint trap and ductwork. We consulted home improvement specialists Allen Lee and Egor Shevtsov to learn the best ways to clean your dryer and get rid of this code, so read on to learn more!
LG Dryer D80 Error Code
The D80 error code on an LG dryer means the vents are blocked by 80%, which indicates that your dryer is not getting enough air and may be in danger of overheating. This error code is usually due to lint buildup, so clean your dryer’s lint trap, exhaust hose, and ducts to help clear the code.
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Section 2 of 5:
How to Fix LG Dryer Error Code D80
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Clean your dryer’s lint trap. Pull the lint trap out of your dryer and remove any lint or debris on the surface with your fingers. Then, rinse off the lint trap with water. Gently scrub the trap with a nylon brush , dish soap, and water to remove any detergent and fabric softener buildup on the screen, too. [5] X Research source
- Simply rinse off the trap and let it dry before placing it back in the dryer.
- Note : These troubleshooting steps work for clearing a D90 or D95 error code as well.
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Check that the dryer’s exhaust hose is straight and undamaged. Disconnect your dryer from power and look for the silver exhaust hose behind the dryer; it runs from the dryer to the vent in the wall. Make sure the hose is straight or in an “S” curve rather than bent or coiled over itself, as this can restrict airflow. Also check that the hose isn’t crushed, compressed, or damaged anywhere. [6] X Research source
- You may need to pull out your dryer to access the hose.
- If the hose is bent or coiled, straighten it out as best you can.
- If the hose is compressed, ripped, or damaged in another way, Shevtsov says it likely needs to be replaced.
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Vacuum up any blockages inside the exhaust hose. Unhook the exhaust hose from the back of the dryer and the wall. Simply place a crevice attachment on your vacuum and use it to suck up lint and debris inside the hose. [7] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
- Note : Unplug your dryer and carefully pull it back from the wall before removing the exhaust hose.
- Some exhaust hoses are secured to the dryer and wall with screws or clamps, so you may need a screwdriver to unhook it.
- Reattach the exhaust hose to the dryer and wall before pushing the dryer back in place and plugging it in.
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Clean lint and debris around the vent hood cover. Your dryer’s vent hood cover is typically located on an exterior wall of your home near your dryer. Simply use a brush or a vacuum attachment to remove any lint buildup around the cover. [8] X Research source
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Clear the dryer vent inside your house of any blockages. After disconnecting your dryer and removing the exhaust hose, Lee says to “put a flashlight inside the dryer ducting that goes up through the roof” or outside to “see how bad the dryer lint looks.” Once you know what you’re dealing with, simply spin a dryer vent cleaning brush inside the vent to remove the clog .
- If you’re having trouble seeing inside the vent, Lee says he turns his phone camera on selfie mode and “put[s] it sort of in the ducting so that [he] can see up the ducting with [his] phone.
- If you have a really bad clog, Lee says to “hook a shop vac to the bottom of the dryer vent…that will help suck out the lint as it gets dislodged from the vent.
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Clean the dryer vent outside your house to remove blockages. Shevtsov recommends “clean[ing] out the vent line from the outside using [an] air compressor.” Simply place the air compressor outside the vent and turn it on to “break the clog” up. Then, he says to “use [a] leaf blower to…blow the remaining [lint]” out of the duct.
- Don’t use a lot of force when using a leaf blower inside the vent. Shevtsov says “blowing air inside the vent line” can sometimes “cause the vent…to become dis-attached.”
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Turn the dryer off and on and start a cycle to see if the code is gone. Plug your dryer back in and restart it by turning it on, off, and on. This should clear the error code. However, if it is still on the display, run a dryer cycler to see if your fixes cleared the code.
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Preventing Error Code D80
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Remove lint from the lint trap each time you do laundry. Make sure the lint trap is clean before you dry your laundry to help prevent future duct buildup issues. Either clean the trap before you dry your clothes or after each load finishes—just use your fingers to collect the lint and debris. [11] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
- Remove any lint inside the lint trap slot, too.
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Clean the dryer vents every year. Lee recommends “inspecting [the vents] at least twice a year—once in the spring and once in the fall”—because “with different seasons and different humidities, dryer lint gets caught on the inside of the walls of the dryer ducting fairly quickly.” He says to clean your dryer vent “at least once a year” to help prevent clogs from forming.
- Lee warns that “it's very important to get [the vents] checked out” because lint buildup “could cause a fire or it could make the heating element go bad in your dryer” since “it has nowhere to exhaust.”
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Replace damaged, drooping, or plastic ducts. Most appliance technicians recommend using rigid metal ducts and exhaust hoses to install dryers, as the smooth, solid surface prevents lint buildup, helps airflow, and reduces the risk of fire. If your ducts are plastic, crushed, or sagging, call an appliance technician to get them replaced. [12] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source
- When securing the hose and ducts in place, Shevtsov says to “make sure that they're…made of metal,” like stainless steel, so “they do not melt.”
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References
- ↑ https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-support/troubleshoot/help-library/cs-CT20098071-20151229836375/
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- ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dryer-understanding-d90-and-d95-error-codes--20150209089448
- ↑ https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-dryer-understanding-d90-and-d95-error-codes--20150209089448
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