
DLEX5170V is LG’s model number for this electric dryer. LG’s own US product page flags this exact model discontinued (read 24 September 2026); it is out of production but not out of the field, and it is exactly the kind of model that has nowhere else to turn for support. On this platform, the dE fault code is one of the more common reasons it gets a service call.
Service calls on this dryer most often trace to one of a short list: the dE, d90 or d95 fault codes. We confirm which one applies against the model and serial number before ordering a part.
Key Features
- Reversible door for left- or right-hand installation on most models
- Wrinkle Care option that periodically tumbles a finished load
- Electric dryer
- Sold in 2 finish options on this platform
Most Common Issues on This Model
dE fault code — door not confirmed shut
d90 fault code — duct restriction reported at roughly 90 percent - the exhaust run is choked
d95 fault code — duct restriction reported at roughly 95 percent - close to a full blockage

