LG dryer showing Flow Sense — or shutting off early?
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Flow Sense d80/d90/d95, clothes still damp after a full cycle, or TrueSteam not working? We know LG dryers inside out and arrive with heating elements, moisture sensors and roller kits — plus a 30-ft auger for the duct. We diagnose airflow on the analyzer in about 5 minutes. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
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What's happening with your LG?
Tap your symptom — or just call and we'll sort it out on-site.
Flow Sense error (d80/d90/d95)
LG's airflow warning — the duct is restricted (d80 = 80% blocked, d95 = nearly closed). A 30-ft auger cleaning clears it and protects the element.
Shuts off with clothes still damp
Sensor Dry moisture-sensor failure — the dryer thinks the load is dry or cuts the cycle short.
Loud squealing or grinding
LG drum rollers are reliable but wear around years 5–8 — the squeal comes on fast. Replaced as a full set.
Won't start
Usually the thermal fuse or door switch — diagnosed instantly with a multimeter.
Quick Diagnosis: What's happening?
Check the symptoms you're seeing to find the likely cause and repair cost
What's the likely fix?
Check what you see on the left — we'll estimate the cause, the cost and how urgent it is.
Estimate only — the analyzer confirms the exact cause on-site.
Probable cause: belt, rollers, or thermal fuse. Repair: $100–$180, 30–45 minutes.
Probable cause: heating element + clogged vent, or moisture sensor. Repair: $120–$220, 30–60 minutes.
Multiple symptoms + burning smell — possible clogged vent (fire risk) or control board failure. Call immediately.
LG dryer reviews
“Loud squeaking every rotation on our Samsung DV. Tech said Samsung drum rollers wear unevenly and you have to replace all four at once or the noise comes back in 6 months — replaced all of them. Silent now.”
“LG gas dryer not heating. Worried about safety. Tech found a cracked igniter, replaced it, and did a full gas leak check — all included. Fast and thorough.”
“Samsung dryer ran full cycles but clothes stayed damp. Heating element burned out. Fixed in 40 min for $200. New dryer would have been $1,100.”
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What you get in one visit
Analyzer diagnostic
We plug in the analyzer — in 5 minutes you see amperage on the element, air temp and vent airflow on the screen. The same data we read.
Free vent inspection
A clogged vent is a fire hazard — NFPA logs ~2,900 dryer fires a year in the US. We check and clean the duct with every repair.
Can't fix it — no charge
Approve the repair and the $89 diagnostic is included. 90-day guarantee on all work, plus a 30-day follow-up call.
Why we fix your dryer right the first time
The average tech guesses: "not heating — swap the element." Didn't help. "Then the thermal fuse." Still nothing — you pay three times. Our analyzer reads amperage, air temp and vent airflow in 5 minutes. One part, one visit.
Dmitry — dryer & vent specialist
LG dryer specialist · Orange
LG dryers are well-built but have two recurring issues: the Flow Sense sensor triggers (d80/d90/d95) because the exhaust duct is clogged, and the Sensor Dry moisture sensor fails, shutting the dryer off before clothes are actually dry.
The Flow Sense warning is LG's way of telling you the duct needs cleaning — the machine is protecting itself from overheating. I bring a 30-ft auger for exactly this.
Key point: if you only clean the lint filter and the code returns, the blockage is further down the run — usually the wall section or the exterior cap.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent LG dryer repairs in Orange
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
LG shows Flow Sense — do I need a tech or can I clean the duct myself?
Try the lint filter and the first foot or two of flex hose first. If the d80/d90 code comes back, the blockage is further in the duct run and needs a 30-ft auger to clear properly.
Clothes are still damp after a full cycle
Usually the Sensor Dry moisture sensor reading the load as dry, or restricted airflow ending the cycle early. We test the sensor and verify airflow before quoting a part.
Does the Flow Sense code mean my dryer is broken?
No — it's a protective warning that airflow is restricted. Clear the duct and the code goes away. Left alone, the restricted airflow eventually overheats and burns out the heating element.
What does dryer repair actually cost?
Most dryer repairs run $120–$220 total (labor + part). The most common issues — belt, rollers, heating element — are $20–$140 for the part and $80 for labor. We quote the exact price before we start, after diagnostics.
Should I just buy a new dryer?
Depends on the machine. Here's how Dmitry looks at it:
Dryers are the most repair-friendly appliance out there. Parts are simple and cheap: belt $20, rollers $40, element $80, thermal fuse $15. They last for years — no sensitive electronics dying after three.
Real example: A Whirlpool 22 years old — replaced rollers twice at $40 each. Still runs. A Samsung 5 years old — control board failed, $400 repair. The old one was more reliable.
Exception: motor + board + element all at once on a 15+ year-old machine — we'll do the math together. If the repair exceeds $400 and the dryer is over 12 years old, sometimes a new one makes more sense.
Average repair: $150. New dryer: $700–$1,500 plus wait time. Full breakdown: repair vs. replace →
What if you can't fix it?
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay $89 for the diagnostic (service call + analyzer). More about our guarantee →
How fast can you get here?
We're based in Orange. Usually 2–3 hours from your call. 9 out of 10 dryer repairs are done same-day: belts, rollers, heating elements — we carry them in the van.
Is a dryer actually a fire risk?
Yes, if the vent is clogged. Wet lint builds up → overheating → ignition. According to NFPA, roughly 2,900 dryer fires happen in the US every year.
We clean the vent duct free with every repair. If it's been a while — call us, we'll check it. Usually $80–$150 if it's just a cleaning with no repair.
Taking too long to dry — is that a breakdown?
70% of the time — yes, it's a clogged vent or flex hose. The element heats, but humid air can't escape. We check airflow with the analyzer.
The other 30%: moisture sensor or heating element running below capacity. The analyzer shows which one in under 5 minutes.
How are you different from a handyman?
A handyman does a bit of everything. Appliance repair is its own licensed specialty in California.
We have a diagnostic analyzer for pinpoint accuracy, a van stocked with parts, and direct supplier relationships with Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Maytag. A handyman will Google it — we see these failures every day.
How much is the diagnostic fee?
$89 — waived when you go ahead with the repair. If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay the diagnostic fee if you decide not to proceed.
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We Cover All of Orange County
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Book an LG dryer tech
- 30-ft auger for Flow Sense duct cleaning
- LG heating elements & moisture sensors in the van
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay · 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call