LG Dryer EHE Error — Heater Excess Current Fix

What it means

LG dryer EHE is the heater-excess-current code.
LG's wording: heater drawing excessive current — the control measured more current flow through the heater than the design allows and shut the heater down as a protection.
This is a fire-safety code: a heater drawing too much current is on its way to failure, and continued operation creates real fire risk.
EHE needs LG service before the next cycle.

Affected Models

LG DLE / DLG series electric and gas dryers
LG DLEX / DLGX TurboSteam series with steam
LG Signature and Studio series premium dryers
LG DLHC series compact heat pump dryers
LG WashTower combo units (shared dryer module)

Common Causes

Heating element partially shorted (drawing more current than rated)
Heater relay stuck closed (heater on continuously instead of cycling)
Wiring fault between heater and control causing intermittent shorts
High-limit thermostat failed in the wrong state
Voltage spike from household supply causing momentary excess current

How to Fix It

Stop using the dryer.

If EHE appeared mid-cycle, let the unit cool for 30 minutes before opening the door.
Don't attempt to restart the dryer — EHE specifically means the heater is drawing too much current, which is a real fire-risk condition.
Do not power-cycle and retry.

Unlike most LG dryer codes, EHE shouldn't be cleared with a power reset to 'see if it goes away.'
The control logged a measured electrical condition that's outside the safe range.
Power-cycling and retrying ignores the warning and continues the risk.
Pull the dryer plug from the outlet.

Unplug the dryer entirely (or trip the breaker) until LG service arrives.
This prevents any accidental restart and ensures no current is flowing to the suspect heater circuit.
Schedule LG service immediately.

Schedule through lg.com/us/support or call LG directly.
Mention EHE specifically — it's a higher-priority service call than typical reset codes.
The technician will test the heater, relay, and high-limit thermostat to identify the failed component, then replace it before the dryer is returned to service.

When to Call a Professional

EHE is fire-safety-adjacent.
Don't keep cycling power to retry — schedule LG service before the next drying cycle.
The heater, its relay, and the wiring all need a technician with proper test equipment to identify which has failed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is EHE more serious than the nP (no heater current) code?

Opposite faults with opposite risk profiles.
nP means the heater isn't getting current at all — annoying (cold air, no drying) but not dangerous.
EHE means the heater is getting TOO MUCH current — a sign the element is partially failed, or the relay is stuck, or wiring is shorted.
In any of those cases, continued operation generates more heat than the system is designed for, which is the classic precursor to component fire or thermal damage.
LG's protection circuit catches it before that happens — but only if you respect the warning.