DL is an LG matching dryer family. The exact electric or gas suffix and numeric series tie it to a corresponding WM or WT washer generation. Family character is defined by vented versus heat-pump format, drum capacity, control generation, and the washer it was designed to pair with.
2DLE1101 — also sold as DLE1101W, DLE1101W/ABWEEUS
3DLE1501 — also sold as DLE1501W
4DLE2301 — also sold as DLE2301W
5DLE2516 — also sold as DLE2516W, DLE2516W/ABWEEUS
6DLE3400 — also sold as DLE3400W
7DLE3420 — also sold as DLE3420W
8DLE3470 — also sold as DLE3470M
9DLE3733 — also sold as DLE3733W
10DLE3777 — also sold as DLE3777W/00
11DLE4801 — also sold as DLE4801W
12DLE5001 — also sold as DLE5001W
13DLE5170 — also sold as DLE5170V
14DLE5270 — also sold as DLE5270V
15DLE5480 — also sold as DLE5480W
16DLE5680 — also sold as DLE5680V
17DLE5955 — also sold as DLE5955W
18DLE6100 — also sold as DLE6100W
19DLE7000 — also sold as DLE7000W
20DLE7150 — also sold as DLE7150W
21DLE7200 — also sold as DLE7200V
22DLE7400WE — also sold as DLE7400WE/00
23DLE8200 — also sold as DLE8200W
24DLEX2501 — also sold as DLEX2501W
25DLEX2801 — also sold as DLEX2801W
26DLEX2901 — also sold as DLEX2901V/00
27DLEX3001 — also sold as DLEX3001W
28DLEX3360 — also sold as DLEX3360V
29DLEX3370 — also sold as DLEX3370W
30DLEX3470 — also sold as DLEX3470V
31DLEX3570 — also sold as DLEX3570V, DLEX3570W
32DLEX3700 — also sold as DLEX3700V
33DLEX3900 — also sold as DLEX3900B
34DLEX4500 — also sold as DLEX4500B
35DLEX5500 — also sold as DLEX5500B
36DLEX5800 — also sold as DLEX5800V
37DLEX6500 — also sold as DLEX6500B
38DLEX6700 — also sold as DLEX6700B
39DLEX7177R — also sold as DLEX7177RM
40DLEX7177W — also sold as DLEX7177WM
41DLEX8900 — also sold as DLEX8900B
42DLEX9500 — also sold as DLEX9500K
43DLEX9900 — also sold as DLEX9900B
44DLG1002 — also sold as DLG1002W/00
45DLG1102 — also sold as DLG1102W
46DLG1502 — also sold as DLG1502W
47DLG2302 — also sold as DLG2302W
48DLG2526 — also sold as DLG2526W
49DLG3401 — also sold as DLG3401W
50DLG3421 — also sold as DLG3421W
51DLG3744 — also sold as DLG3744W
52DLG4802 — also sold as DLG4802W
53DLG5002 — also sold as DLG5002W
54DLG5171 — also sold as DLG5171V
55DLG5271 — also sold as DLG5271V
56DLG5481 — also sold as DLG5481W
57DLG5681 — also sold as DLG5681V
58DLG5966 — also sold as DLG5966W
59DLG6101 — also sold as DLG6101W
60DLG7001 — also sold as DLG7001W
61DLG7151 — also sold as DLG7151W
62DLG7201 — also sold as DLG7201V
63DLGX2502 — also sold as DLGX2502W
64DLGX2802 — also sold as DLGX2802W
65DLGX3002 — also sold as DLGX3002W
66DLGX3361 — also sold as DLGX3361V
67DLGX3371 — also sold as DLGX3371W
68DLGX3471 — also sold as DLGX3471V
69DLGX3571 — also sold as DLGX3571V, DLGX3571W
70DLGX3701 — also sold as DLGX3701V
71DLGX3901 — also sold as DLGX3901B
72DLGX4501 — also sold as DLGX4501B
73DLGX5501 — also sold as DLGX5501B
74DLGX5801 — also sold as DLGX5801V
75DLGX6501 — also sold as DLGX6501B
76DLGX6701 — also sold as DLGX6701B
77DLGX7188R — also sold as DLGX7188RM
78DLGX7188W — also sold as DLGX7188WM
79DLGX8901 — also sold as DLGX8901B
80DLGX9501 — also sold as DLGX9501K
81DLGX9901 — also sold as DLGX9901B
82DLHX4072 — also sold as DLHX4072V
These model numbers have been verified as belonging to the DL family. Small variations exist inside a family — your exact model is what ties recalls, known issues and repair guidance to your machine.
Living with a DL is the low-drama half of the laundry pair when its airflow is respected. Day to day, lint screen every single load, vent duct once a year; every dryer problem that matters starts with blocked airflow. When repairs come, parts are plentiful — independents cover most of it and the brand's own service covers the rest. Our data puts the ApplianceEdge Expected Lifespan at 13 years for this family. Treat that as the planning baseline, not the ceiling — well-maintained units regularly run past it.
ApplianceEdgeExpected Lifespan
13 yrsOur estimate for this family with normal use and basic care.
The ApplianceEdge Expected Lifespan is our editorial opinion, drawn from ownership patterns and market data. It is not a warranty, a prediction for your unit, or a substitute for an assessment of your machine’s actual condition.
Recall Information1
Product defect can cause burns and fire — 2012
A recall was issued covering Product defect can cause burns and fire. Check your model and serial number against the official notice.
Coverage varies by year and region. Confirm yours with LG against your exact model to be sure.
Recurring Issues to Watch For
No documented programs or service records are on file for this platform. These are common wear points for the category.
Exhaust Vent / Lint Blockage
Takes too long — clothes still damp
Thermal Fuse / High-Limit Cutoff
Heat quit suddenly — often after overheating or a blocked vent
Heating Element / Gas Igniter
Runs full cycles but the air never gets warm
Drive Belt
Drum won’t turn — motor runs or hums
Drum Rollers / Bearing / Belt
Squeaks, thumps, or rumbles while tumbling
Gas Valve Coil Set
Gas dryer: heats, then goes cold
Gas Burner Igniter
Gas dryer: burner never lights
Door Switch
Only runs with door held, or stops if door moves
Motor
Hums, stops mid-cycle, or needs a cooldown
Control Board
Dead display, or controls act erratically
Gas smell around the dryer
Maintenance Habits
Clean the full exhaust path and verify the transition duct is not crushed.
Inspect quarterly; professional duct cleaning about yearly or as conditions require — A clean filter cannot overcome a blocked wall duct. Restricted exhaust makes the dryer run hotter and longer and is a serious lint-fire hazard.
Clean the lint filter before every cycle and replace it if warped or torn.
Every load; inspect condition monthly — A clear, intact filter preserves airflow and keeps lint out of the cabinet and exhaust duct. Restricted airflow raises temperatures and stretches drying time.
Reduce the load when airflow through the drum is poor.
Every load — An overpacked drum cannot tumble or move hot air through the fabric. The extra heat and run time stress the motor, belt and thermal controls without drying evenly.
Wipe the moisture-sensor bars instead of compensating with longer timed cycles.
Every 1–3 months — Dryer-sheet film and detergent residue can insulate the sensor, causing premature shutoff or unnecessary over-drying.
Habits like these tend to extend the useful life of the appliance. They are not a guarantee against failure.
LG runs its own factory service in big metros, with authorized local companies covering everywhere else, and a deep third-party parts bench. Check the long compressor coverage before paying for any cooling repair.
LG repair starts at the brand's portal or phone line, and the job is assigned to either LG's own factory service — which operates around most major metros — or an authorized service center elsewhere. In warranty you stay in that channel; out of warranty, more independents are taking on LG work as parts access has opened up.
Repair Economics
Most-Common Repair
$100–$300
Exhaust Vent / Lint Blockage
Common Repair
Typical Range
Exhaust Vent / Lint Blockage
$100–$300
Thermal Fuse / High-Limit Cutoff
$75–$175
Heating Element / Gas Igniter
$150–$350
Drive Belt
$100–$250
Drum Rollers / Bearing / Belt
$125–$350
Gas Valve Coil Set
$100–$225
Gas Burner Igniter
$100–$250
Door Switch
$100–$200
Motor
$175–$450
Control Board
$250–$850
$150–$450
Parts Availability
Parts Availability
Plentiful
Exact-model catalogs at PartSelect and AppliancePartsPros resolve for DLEX3370W; functional parts can be bought through independent DIY/servicer distributors.
This platform is generally approachable for a confident DIYer. The repairs owners face most often here — Exhaust Vent / Lint Blockage, Thermal Fuse / High-Limit Cutoff and Heating Element / Gas Igniter — can typically be handled with basic tools and patience. Gas-line and burner work is outside the DIY envelope regardless of skill level.
This page draws on the ApplianceEdge Registry — 2,640 appliance families connected to more than 18,200 verified models, independently researched. We don’t know everything about this family yet, and we won’t pretend to: finish records and filter and accessory cross-references for this platform are still being verified. We only publish what we can stand behind, and the gaps close as the Registry grows.
ApplianceEdge assessments — lifespans, repair values, and reliability notes — are our editorial opinions, built from documented third-party sources: owner reports, industry pricing data, manufacturer literature, and official records. They describe patterns across a product family, not any individual machine; your experience may differ. Recall information links directly to official CPSC notices. We accept no payment from manufacturers, and no brand influences what we publish.
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