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Dryer won't work, Check Filter light is on (by 2 users)

posted by MPOT on Mar 11, 2007

I have an electric dryer from LG, it is the TROMM DLE2514W Front Load Dryer, purchased in December, 2005. When we turn it on, all of the lights start flashing rapidly, and the Check Filter light is on. I have checked and cleaned the lint filter, and have made sure the duct from the back of the unit to the outside is free of any obstructions. After turning it on and off, the process continues, and the unit will not work when hitting the Start button, as the drum will turn about a quarter turn and then stop and all of the lights remain blinking or fixed in the case of the Check Filter light.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions on how to proceed.
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Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 14, 2008

same problem

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posted on Mar 12, 2007

catriver

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mpot, I think you are looking at either a door switch problem or idler pulley switch problem. Because of the flashing lights, I would start with the door switch. If it was a thermistor, you should be getting a error code. Of course make sure you have a proper connection to the terminal block, where the cord attaches. The idler pulley switch is a safety device to stop the unit in the event the belt breaks, but they have been know to go bad. Catriver..post back.

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Solution #2

posted on May 06, 2007

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I had exactly the same problem with my newish LG dryer. I deduced that the dryer's computer essentially needed to be rebooted. I pulled the plug for a minute or so, then plugged it back in. It works perfectly now.

Comment by Gustaf, posted on May 06, 2007

As an added note to the solution I just posted (wouldn't let me edit), if your dryer is hardwired, you should flip the breaker to "reboot" it. There's no need to actually pull a plug.

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Solution #3

posted on May 28, 2008

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Same thing happened to me and unplugging it also worked for me. Thanks for the tip!

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Solution #4

posted on Aug 25, 2008

Jaoh

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I unpluged the cord and fliped the breaker too but still the "Check Filter" light keep flishing. The dryer turns on but it doe NOT blow any hot air? Is there any other thing i can try. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

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Solution #5

posted on Jul 25, 2008

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Same exact thing as in the first question. I followed the advice to unplug and it's working perfectly!! Thank you so much...you just saved me hundreds of dollars!

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Solution #6

posted on May 30, 2008

Sgt 48

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When the lights are flashing, it is an error code, which indicates a problem with the door switch. Could be a loose connection there.

Sgt 48

Comment by Sgt 48, posted on May 30, 2008

ps, the check filter light is a reminder at the start and finish of all programs on the dryers.
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Dryer won't work, Check Filter light is on (by 2 users)

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Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 14, 2008

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Comment by Sgt 48, posted on May 30, 2008

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