You put on the laundry, but after a certain period of time you found out that your LG washing machine with the screen highlighted the OE error code on the display and no longer erases, but also does not drain the water. This error may appear during the rinsing or washing process.
If your LG washing machine is not equipped with a screen, this error is displayed as follows:
- Flashing simultaneously or the mode indicators are on rinsing
- The 500, 800 and No Spin indicators flash simultaneously or the spin mode indicators (500 revolutions, 800 revolutions and No spin) are on.
What does the OE error mean?
The OE error indicates that the LG washing machine cannot drain the water in the prescribed period of time (usually it is set to 5-8 minutes). The OE error could have arisen, both due to the simplest violations that you will probably be able to fix with your own hands, and due to serious breakdowns, for the elimination of which the intervention of a specialist is necessary.
First of all, you need to make draining forcibly, and unload the laundry.
You can fix the OE error yourself in the following cases:
- If your washing machine's drain hose a blockage has formed, then it must be eliminated.
- It is worth checking the junction of the washer and sewer drain.If the hose is connected to a siphon, you need to clean the latter, as it is likely that a blockage has formed in it.
- The pump filter should be checked, it may be clogged. To do this, unscrew the filter plug, it is located at the bottom of the washing machine, on its front side.
- The problem may lie in the control unit of the washing machine. You should try to give her a "rest". Unplug the power for a few minutes and plug it back in. This option may help if the error occurs for the first time.
Possible violations to be repaired:
| Error symptoms | Possible reason for the appearance | Replacement or repair | Price for labor and consumables |
| The display shows OE, the water does not drain. | The drain pump burned out due to the influence of extraneous factors. | The drain pump needs to be replaced. | Starting from 3200, ending at $49. |
| The machine was washing, but suddenly stopped and gave an OE error. You drained the water, but after that the washing machine no longer wanted to draw it. You have LG. | The water level sensor is broken. Your washing machine cannot determine how much water is in drum and therefore does not risk typing it. | The decision depends on the complexity of the breakdown. It may be possible to repair the block, but it may be necessary to change it. | Starting from 1900, ending at $39. |
| The washing machine was washing, but suddenly stopped and gave an OE error. You drained the water, tried to start the wash again. The washing machine took on water, started washing, but when it reached the drain process, it stopped and gave an OE error. | Clogged pump or drain pipe. | It is necessary to disassemble the washing machine and clean the pump and nozzle. | Starting from 1900, ending at $22. |
| LG washing machine shows OE error and won't drain water. | The problem is in the control unit. The controller responsible for draining has failed. | The decision depends on the complexity of the breakdown. It may be possible to repair the block, but it may be necessary to change it. | Repair - starting from 3000, ending with $ 40.
Replacement - starting from 5500, ending with $ 65. |
**Repair prices are given, as well as the cost of consumables. The final cost can be determined after the diagnosis.
If you have not dealt with the OE error on the LG washing machine yourself, you should seek help
During the conversation, you can choose for yourself the most convenient time for the arrival of a specialist for washing machine repairwho will hold free diagnostics and carry out high-quality and fast repairs.
