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LG Refrigerator (Top Freezer) CL E error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $200–$500 · Duration: Requires professional service

The CL E error means your LG refrigerator has detected a refrigerant leak on the low pressure side of the cooling circuit. This code may also appear as E CL on some models. The low side of the system includes the evaporator coil and the most likely source of the leak is the evaporator itself. Refrigerant leaks are serious — without refrigerant the compressor will run continuously without cooling and can sustain permanent damage. There are no user steps to resolve this error and the unit must be repaired by a licensed technician as refrigerant handling requires specialist equipment and certification.

Common causes

Refrigerant leak from the evaporator coil
Crack or corrosion in the low side refrigerant piping
Loose or damaged connection on the low pressure side of the cooling circuit

How to fix it

1

There are no user-serviceable steps for this error
2

Unplug the refrigerator immediately to prevent further damage to the compressor
3

Do not attempt to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired
4

Contact a licensed technician to locate the leak, repair it, and recharge the refrigerant system