LG DLHC1455W clothes take too long to dry
Cause 1 of 3Energy Saver is selected. Energy Saver uses less energy but takes longer to dry than Normal mode. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
First checkIf you are using the Normal mode, deselect Energy Saver.
Causes and checks
Energy Saver is selected. Energy Saver uses less energy but takes longer to dry than Normal mode. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
- If you are using the Normal mode, deselect Energy Saver.
The lint filters are dirty. A filter full of lint or clogged with fabric softener sheet residue reduces airflow and greatly increases drying time. Source: Troubleshooting: FAQs, p. 44
- Clean the lint filters. See Clean the inner and outer lint filters.
The water container is full. Not emptying it affects drying performance. Source: Maintenance: Emptying the Water Container, p. 39
- Empty the water container after every use. See Empty the water container.
All 3 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 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.
- Unpleasant odor from the dryer2 causes in the manual. First: the dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles.
- 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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