The LG error code OE simply means “the pump is blocked”. Presumably the water isn’t being emptied properly, but as with all error codes it is possible that there is a cause other than the error code explanation.
Basically this error means that the washing machine thinks the water isn’t pumping out. That’s probably the case, and a pump, or filter blockage is the most common cause. However, this error code could be caused by other faults such as a faulty pump, or even a blockage in the drain hose, or somewhere else in the pressure system etc.
Bizarrely, according to LG, “if the unit is not levelled properly, it will not drain properly. The front of the unit cannot be higher than the back or vice versa”. However, it probably doesn’t mean it would stop it draining the water at all, I’m assuming it just means there might be a little bit of water left in the machine.
If you have the OE error and you can see that there is a lot of water still inside the machine try this article washing machine won’t empty water.
If it seems like the water has been pumped away then it could be that a pressure system fault has stopped the machine getting the signal that the water has gone and it’s ok to spin.
This is more involved than dealing with not emptying though so unless you fully understand the way it works get an engineer – pressure system faults
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After replacing my garbage disposal this weekend I started getting the OE error code. After checking all my hoses, I found out I didn’t punch out the metal piece on the drainage return. That’s something else that cause the error code..
Nice one Kelly: I have advice about that very thing on Whitegoodshelp. It foxes a lot of people – including me one time for a while – Washing machine won’t empty water (stuck full of water)
My “well the wife’s tumble” dryer sometimes gets the error code, and I have found that the impellor is found to be lose on the motor shaft. so on the last fix I ruffed up the shaft and applied some loctite bearing fit. It now has been working for over 12 months with no problems. Now the LG washer pumps are playing up…….. crap crap and more crap
My filter basket was completely spotless and we’ve had this washer for years. I checked the hose and there are no bends or kinks. I don’t know how to get to the impellor to look at that, is there a link for checking out the lg impellor??
Esther: The impeller is just behind the pump filter, with the filter out you should be able to see it and see if it turns ok. It’s possible for something like a hair grip, or rubber band to jam it.
Need Help I have check the filter and drained all of the water and the washer still does not drain. What do I do next.
There is a link on the main article with suggestions as to what to do if you have checked the pump and filter and found no blockages.
Thanks, all…
I fixed the problem. Help from total strangers retains faith in the goodness of others.
My machine is struggling to drain. did what LG manual suggested…. but I keep getting OE messages. I have no money now to fix this. So I jump start it with a wet/dry vac, cupping the hose of the vac for a sec with the hose of washer. the water comes fast with a little help…so, I dont think something is clogging the pump or hose. I guess the pumps bad? I saw the link with what you have to do to get to the pump….is there an easier way?
went through the steps to drain and clean filter and found 3 baby socks in the filter!!!!!!! Ran another cycle and works fine. Will never refer lg washer to anyone have had for 5 years and have had factory service on it 3 times. Spend a bit more and buy another brand