My washer won,t drain how hard is it to replace the pump on a lg wm2016cw

See LG Support site for error 0E

LG Washer - What is a Front Load Washing Machine OE Error Code? ' LG USA Support

could b pump or motor

Hi if you remove the pump again get a plug and wires example from a table lamp and attach 2 wires to the pump dont worry about polarity it will run both ways plug into the wall see if the pump runs out of the machine ( does this model have 2 pumps one could be the recirculation pump)

all washing machines suffer from same things.overloading throws balance off stuff in pockets finds its way to the pump too much powder is used causing blockages and soft water areas cause elements to fir up with limescale.eventally motor brushes wear.but theyre cheap to replace

check your garbage disposal unit try clicking the reset buton

Here is the knowledge base information. http://lgknowledgebase.com/kb/index.php?View=entry&EntryID=6273


If you check all these, and still getting the error, you'll need to get the drain motor replaced. This is not a simple task, as the entire front of the unit must be removed to access the drain pump area.

Top must come off, control panel detached, door gasket outer ring needs to be removed, door lock also much be unplugged. The front panel of the unit also needs to be removed as well.

OE error is because the machine is slow to empty..Check and see if the machine is draining slowly or not at all..Sometimes coins get caught in the impeller itself...The type of pumps used on LG machines can fail because of muck and detritus getting behind the impeller back plate..Dismantle pump. Mark pump and body to help with re-assembly. If impeller comes out of motor body, you'll have to feplace the pump motor..Universal pump motors are generally ok.. Gravity drain to empty machine.. Good luck....Nomess

Check the hose,pump and filter for restrictions

The impeller may have come off the pump motor shaft. Generally, you will notice a louder sound when the pump runs if this happened.
Unplug the machine. Remove the filter recess by removing the one screw inside and using a putty knife at the left and / or right edge and popping it out. Pull the machine out about 18 inches and tip it back, resting it against the wall. Remove two more screws behind where the recess was holding the pump housing on. Reach under the machine and remove pump. There is a tab to depress under the pump housing to release it from the base. The pump motor is held onto the housing by three screws. Remove them and inspect the impeller to see if it has come off the shaft. If it has, pushing it back on will not solve the problem, as it will come off again. Install new pump motor and reassemble. Clean washer tub with the longest, hottest cycle and three Ah-fresh tablets, Whirlaway hot tub cleaner, Smellywasher cleaner (smellywashercleaner.com) or Tide washer cleaner. Repeat. From now on, use only 1 tablespoon of HE laundry detergent per load (1/2 T if 2X concentrate) and only 1 teaspoon of fabric softener per load if you use it. (these machines use very little water, and thus require reduced amounts of additives to work properly)