LG Washer — Error Code OE

Q: How do I fix the OE error on a LG washer?

Try first: Clear the drain path. Straighten the drain hose and clear any blockage, then remove and clean the drain filter.

Water was not expelled from the tub within the expected drain window.

brand LG appliance Washer market US component drain pump category drainage severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Clear the drain path

Straighten the drain hose and clear any blockage, then remove and clean the drain filter.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the drain pump

If the hose and filter are clear and the code returns, disconnect power and water, open the access panel, and replace the drain pump and motor assembly.

moderate · basis: cost ascending · parts $48.60–$53.95 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

4681EA2001T — Washing Machine Drain Pump & Motor Assembly · observed $48.60–$53.95 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — LG USA Support — Washer Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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