You have set the washing, but after a certain period of time revealed that your LG washing machine with the screen has highlighted error code OE on the display and no longer washes, but also does not drain the water. This error can appear while rinsing or washing.
If your LG washing machine is not equipped with a screen, this error is indicated as follows:
- The rinse mode indicators are flashing simultaneously or lit rinse mode indicators are blinking or lit at the same time
- The Spin 500, Spin 800 and No Spin indicators are blinking or lit simultaneously.
What does OE error mean?
Error OE means that the LG washing machine cannot drain the water in the prescribed period of time (as a rule, it is set 5-8 minutes). Error OE could arise both because of the simplest violations, which you will probably be able to eliminate with your own hands, and because of the serious breakdowns, for the elimination of which the intervention of a specialist is necessary.
First of all, it is necessary to carry out water drainage Forced, and unload the laundry.
You can independently eliminate the error OE in the following cases:
- If there is a clog in the drain hose of your machine If there is a clog in the drain hose of your machineIf there is a clog in the drain hose of your machine, it must be removed.
- It is worth checking the place where the washing machine drain and sewer are connected. If the hose is connected to a siphon, you need to clean the latter, as it is likely to be clogged.
- You should check the pump filter, 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 also be in the control unit of the machine. You should try to let it "rest". Disconnect the power for a few minutes and turn it back on. This option may help if the error has occurred for the first time.
Possible faults to be repaired:
| Symptoms of the error | Possible cause | Replacement or repair | Price of work and consumables |
| OE is lit on display, water is not draining. | Drain pump burned out due to exposure to extraneous factors. | Drain pump should be replaced. | Starts at $3,200 and runs up to $49. |
| The machine was washing, but suddenly stopped and gave an OE error. You drained the water, but after that the machine didn't want to get any more water in. You have an LG. | The water level sensor is broken. Your machine can't tell how much water is in the drum so it won't risk drawing any more water. | The solution depends on the complexity of the failure. You may be able to fix the unit, but you may have to replace it. | Starting at $1,900 and ending at $39. |
| The machine was washing, but suddenly stopped and gave an OE error. You drained the water, tried running the wash again. The machine has filled up the water, started to wash, but when it reached the drain it stopped and gave error OE. | The pump or the drainage pipe is clogged. | It is necessary to disassemble the washing machine and clean the pump and outlet. | Starting at $1,900 and ending at $22. |
| LG washing machine shows error OE and does not want to drain water. | The problem is in the control unit. The controller, which is responsible for the drain, has failed. | The solution depends on the complexity of the breakdown. You may be able to fix the unit, but may have to replace it. | Repair - beginning at 3000, ending at $40.
Replacement starts at $5,500 and goes up to $65. |
**These are the repair prices, and also include the cost of consumables. The total cost can be determined after diagnosis.
If you have not coped with error OE on LG washing machine by yourself, you should ask for help
During the conversation you will be able to choose the most convenient time for the arrival of a specialist for washing machine repairwho will hold free diagnosis and will make a qualitative and fast repair.
