## How to Fix LG Error d95 (Airflow Blockage (95%))
The LG Error Code d95 is a critical indicator related specifically to the drying cycle, signaling that your machine’s exhaust system is nearly completely blocked. This is a common issue, especially in LG combo washer-dryer units or WashTowers where high efficiency demands clear airflow.
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### Explanation: What Does the d95 Code Mean?
The **d95** code stands for **Duct Restriction**, signifying that the unit detects approximately **95% obstruction** in its airflow path.
In plain English, the machine cannot properly vent the hot, moist air generated during the drying cycle. When air cannot escape, the internal components overheat, pressure builds up, and the moisture remains trapped, leading to extremely long drying times or the machine automatically shutting down as a safety measure.
The most likely culprit causing this severe blockage is the external venting system, particularly the flexible hose and the rigid ductwork leading outside.
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### Step-by-Step Fix: How to Diagnose and Clear the Blockage
This process involves checking the three main points of restriction: the machine’s filter, the transition hose (Dryer Vent Kit), and the external house ducting.
#### Step 1: Check the Lint Filter and Machine Outlet
1. **Remove and Clean the Filter:** Ensure the primary lint filter is completely clean. Rinse it under water if necessary, making sure it is fully dry before reinserting.
2. **Inspect the Filter Housing:** Use a vacuum hose attachment to reach down into the filter cavity inside the machine. Large wads of lint can sometimes bypass the filter and sit just below it.
3. **Perform a Test (Internal Airflow):** If your unit allows access to the rear venting attachment, temporarily detach the transition hose (the flexible hose connecting the machine to the wall). Turn the machine on a short, no-heat “Air Fluff” or timed dry cycle. Strong air should immediately rush out of the back of the machine.
* *If air flows strongly:* The machine itself is likely clear, and the blockage is external. Proceed to Step 2.
* *If air is weak:* The blockage is internal and you may need professional service to disassemble the blower housing.
#### Step 2: Examine the Dryer Vent Kit (Transition Hose)
The flexible transition hose that connects your LG unit to the wall duct is the most common point of failure, even if it looks fine from the outside.
1. **Check for Crushing/Kinks:** Look behind the machine where the hose is installed. If the machine is pushed too close to the wall, the hose can be crushed flat or kinked severely, immediately causing a 95% blockage. If it is crushed, replace it immediately.
2. **Internal Lint Accumulation:** Disconnect the transition hose completely from both the machine and the wall. Hold it up to a light source. Flexible aluminum foil hoses are notorious for trapping lint inside their ridges. If you see heavy lint buildup, either clean it thoroughly or, preferably, replace it with a smooth-wall, rigid metal hose for better longevity and safety.
3. **Clear the Wall Outlet:** Use a flexible dryer vent brush kit to clear the wall port where the transition hose connects.
#### Step 3: Clear the External Ductwork
If Steps 1 and 2 did not resolve the d95 error, the massive blockage is likely deep within the permanent ductwork that runs through your house to the exterior vent hood.
1. **Clean the Duct Run:** Use a specialized dryer vent cleaning brush kit (often 10–20 feet long) to push and pull lint out of the rigid duct running through your walls. Run the cleaning tools until no more lint is extracted.
2. **Inspect the Exterior Vent Hood:** Go outside and check the vent cap (the louvers or flap that keeps pests out). These flaps sometimes become sticky with heavy, wet lint and fail to open completely, blocking the exhaust path. Clean or replace the cap if necessary.
#### Step 4: Reset the Machine
Once all vents, hoses, and filters are confirmed clear, perform a power cycle reset:
1. Unplug the washing machine from the power outlet.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Plug the machine back in.
4. Run a 30-minute timed dry cycle to confirm the d95 error has cleared.
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### **Action Item for Damaged Hoses**
If you found that your flexible transition hose (the most critical component of the Dryer Vent Kit) is crushed, kinked, or clogged beyond easy cleaning, replacement is necessary to guarantee airflow and prevent future errors.
Check the price for a replacement Dryer Vent Kit here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=LG+Dryer+Vent+Kit&tag=trivian-20
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