What EHE Means
EHE indicates the heater is drawing too much current, per LG's dryer Help Library article, which notes this can result in the appliance shutting down via a tripped main fuse.
Common Causes of EHE
- Heater element drawing excessive current
- Heater wiring or control fault
- Internal fuse tripped in response to the over-current condition
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Unplug the dryer, wait 60 seconds, and restart it to see whether the fault clears; if the dryer's own fuse has tripped as LG describes, a simple restart may not resolve anything until the underlying heater fault is fixed.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- An over-current heater fault is an electrical safety condition, not a performance issue - don't keep restarting a dryer that repeatedly shows EHE, since the heater and its wiring need a technician's inspection with the unit properly de-energized.
- A heater that's drawing too much current risks further internal damage, and in some appliances can be a fire-safety concern if left running repeatedly despite the fault - treat a repeat EHE code as a reason to stop using the dryer until it's serviced.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.