LG · Dryer Serious
d95 — Exhaust duct ~95% blocked
LG's flow-sensor logic estimates the exhaust ductwork is approximately 95% blocked. This is the highest tier of the d-series airflow warnings (d75/d80/d90/d95) and the dryer will refuse to run normally until airflow is restored.
- Keep using it?
- Limited use only
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Verified against
- lg.com ↗
How to fix it
- Power the dryer off and unplug it (or shut the gas valve for gas models).
- Pull and clean the lint filter; wash it in warm soapy water if fabric-softener film is present and let it fully dry.
- Disconnect the transition duct from the back of the dryer and inspect for lint buildup; replace flimsy foil/vinyl hose with semi-rigid or rigid metal duct.
- Vacuum the rigid duct run from both ends and use a dryer-vent brush kit if the run is long.
- Go outside and confirm the exterior vent hood flap opens freely and is not screened over.
- Reconnect everything, plug in, and run a Timed Dry cycle to confirm d95 does not return.
Why it happens
Typical signs: d95 shown on display · Clothes take far too long to dry · Cycle stops early · Dryer cabinet and door glass run hot · Burning smell from lint buildup
- Clogged lint filter Filter loaded with lint or coated with fabric-softener residue blocks airflow before the ductwork.
- Clogged exhaust duct Lint built up inside the rigid or flex duct between the dryer and the wall cap.
- Crushed or kinked transition hose Flex foil/vinyl hose pinched behind the dryer when pushed against the wall.
- Blocked exterior vent cap Wall/roof hood flap stuck shut, screened over, or full of lint, leaves, or a bird nest.
- Excessively long or convoluted duct run Total equivalent length exceeds LG spec, especially with multiple 90° elbows.
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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: lg.com.