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

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Clear the drain path”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the drain pump. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Washing Machine Drain Pump & Motor Assembly.

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.

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.