LG DLHC1455W unpleasant odor from the dryer
Cause 1 of 2The dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, pp. 47-48
First checkRun several cycles.
Causes and checks
The dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, pp. 47-48
- Run several cycles.
The odor appears during use. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, p. 48
- Do not exceed the recommended amount of detergent when washing clothes. Excess detergent builds up on clothing and causes odors.
- Unload clothing promptly when the cycle ends.
- Keep both lint filters clean, and let them dry completely after cleaning before use. See Clean the inner and outer lint filters.
- Run the Drum Care and Condenser Care cycles periodically. See Run the Drum Care cycle.
All 2 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States. Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 50, 56
Other DLHC1455W problems
- Dryer will not turn on2 causes in the manual. First: the power cord is not plugged in properly.
- Dryer does not heat2 causes in the manual. First: A house fuse is blown, a circuit breaker has tripped or the power is out.
- Water leaks from the dryer2 causes in the manual. First: the water container hose or the optional drain hose is not connected correctly.
- Clothes take too long to dry3 causes in the manual. First: energy Saver is selected. Energy Saver uses less energy but takes longer to dry than Normal mode.
- Clothes are wrinkled2 causes in the manual. First: the clothes were dried too long.
- Greasy or dirty spots on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: fabric softener was used incorrectly.
- Clothes are shrinkingThe garment care instructions are not being followed.
- Lint on clothes5 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is not cleaned properly.
- Static in clothes after drying3 causes in the manual. First: fabric softener is not used, or is used incorrectly.
- Clothes have damp spots after a Sensor Dry cycleThe load is very large or very small, or it is a single large item such as a blanket or comforter. Tightly packed or sparse items are hard for the sensor to read, and a bulky item can wrap into a ball with a damp core.
- Dryer will not connect to Wi-Fi5 causes in the manual. First: the Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryer DLHC1455*. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71424358, revision Rev.08, 2024-03-06, 56 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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