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LG WASHER won't drain or spin

I opened and cleaned up the terminal in the door interlock, replaced and could hear the drain pump running. Put washer on cycle and washed but won't drain or spin. What next

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My lg show F and just start washing when you switch it on.No water goes into machine.

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Mine will agitate, but once it's time to drain and spin it just makes a buzzing sound and timer ticks away.

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Hi there. I have and lg wt750 top loader. Doesn't finish cycle. It fills with water and does not drain. Comes up with error OE on display screen. Checked plug for blockages. None. Replaced drainage pump. There is no noise from pump. Still doesn't work. Any suggestions?

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Hi. We have LGWT1101CW top loader. Like the person previously, the cycle won't spin and drain the water out. I contacted an LG rep and spent 1 hour to find out that we needed to replace the pump motor so my husband installed a brand new one. Cleared out all hoses too. We ran a test cycle, still does the same thing. It starts the spin cycle and appears to trip out after making a "clunk" and then stops with the water still in the tub.

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I am having same issue and pump works fine when tested with alternate power source. The power coming from control board was intermittant when it was supposed to be running the pump. I ordered a new control board today. Found a remanufactured one with 6mo warranty for 65 dollars

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To perform the Master Reset, carefully unplug the washing machine from the power outlet and leave it unplugged for one minute. After one minute is up, plug the washer cord back into the wall. Next, open and close the door of the washing machine 6 times within 12 seconds to send a “reset” signal to all the components. (This is a common fix that many appliance repair mechanics use – it works on about 50% of all washing machines.) Once the reset has been completed set the washer to do a small load with no clothes in the washer. See if the washer goes through with the cycle as normal. If the washer performs correctly, then it has been reset and is fixed. If not refer to more troubleshooting techniques and causes of problems below.

If that did not solve the problem then it may be the “Lid Switch”. Top loading washing machines that have a faulty lid switch will not turn the agitator and the spin cycle will not start. However on some washing machine models it will still agitate but not spin. To properly check this you must remove the lid switch. (The lid switch is inside the washing machine main housing near the door frame.) The proper procedure for removing the switch will vary by different washing machine models so look in the users manual guide that came with your washer for the proper removal procedure. Or type in your washing machines model number and company manufacturer into Google and do a check for “Washing Machine Remove Lid Switch Model# Serial#”. Remember to unplug your washer before you begin any testing or repairs. Once the switch is removed keep the wires coming from the washer attached to it so you can test it with a digital multimeter. Press the button on the switch to simulate closing the lid. When you have the lid CLOSED (button pressed in), the switch should have continuity. When the lid is OPEN (button not pressed in), the switch should have no continuity. If the switch does not have continuity when pressed in, the lid switch needs to be replaced. Find your washing machine lid switch. If the lid switch is functioning properly, go to the next step.

The second most common item to go bad in your washer is the “Water Level Control / Pressure Switch”. This is usually always the defective part when your washing machine pumps the water out but will not spin and also when the water overflows on your washer. You can check this yourself by removing the 4 screws that hold the control panel in place. Once removed you will see the Water Level Control Valve. To identify it look for the part with the small plastic tube attached to it. Once identified, pull the plastic hose off the water level switch and blow air into it. If the tube is clogged with soapy residue, then you can try forcing vinegar down the tube and in the switch itself by using a turkey baster as this will dissolve the soapy residue. If the switch is visibly cracked or burned you will need to replace it. To replace this switch, the proper procedure for removing the switch will vary by different washing machine models so look in the users manual guide that came with your washer for the proper removal procedure.

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OMG I cant believe it the unplug and open and close the door 6 times worked! and my wife said yea and it probably said to stand on your head and spin 3x ha.

thank you

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Yep worked for me. Thanks!

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I think you saved us hundreds of dollars. Thank you!!

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The procedure then said to do a rinse and spin cycle. How do you skip the other parts(wash, etc) with the available controls?

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If you have tried all other recommended solutions, (the hose is clear, and you hear the pump powering on, and the coin trap is clear), check that the pump impeller has not broken free. Pull the impeller out from the pump, and check that the magnetic shaft and impeller do not spin separately. If they are not solid, the motor will spin without delivering torque to the impeller. Testing on a workbench may show the impeller spinning, until the impeller undergoes a load, where it will stall. If you can get a replacement impeller and shaft, that is all you need, else replace the whole drain pump.

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Thank you so much!! We got it to work too!!!!

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Our top loader drains OK with a small load but with heavier beach towels (which is probably close or more than the 10.5kg load maximum), the pump runs but doesn't drain. If we remove the heavy, wet, towels, it drains. The same loads used to work w/o a problem for many years. Could the drum support be so worn that the drain is effectively plugged with a heavy load?

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Marty, did you get yours fixed?

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the unplugged open and close door got me back in, remove wet clothes, drain water, and restart, low water, small empty load setting, but will not spin, and growling noise still present. Might be the drum of my front load LG. thank you so much for your info. I will buy the next several vets meals, proudly XO

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my lg front door washer 7kgs wont use the washing powder..water flow seems fine, starts washing about 10 minutes in, then flashes error..I've restarted like 3 same problem, any help

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Wow...you are indeed amazing...worked perfectly okay. thanks

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Growling noise usually drain pump struggling either by blockage, broken impeller, or the motor/magnet in drain pump has weakened to a point where it struggles to spin the impeller, even with no blockage. Then the water backs up and error code. This symptom will portray itself as incremental long drain times. that is your hint that either a blockage or a weakening drain pump motor is there.

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The open close repeatedly technique has worked in the past. Seems to trick the default response in the software on the PC Board. However, the pump is likely weak and failing or clogged is the likely situation. The pump can work temporary until it fails again. So expect draining problems again. Just document how often it occurs to let you know when the pump will likely fail big time.

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It didn’t work

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I had the same issue. The pump drain was clogged with a cloth napkin and bobby pins. It is located on the front in the small panel bottom left side. Since mine stopped before spinning the machine was full of water. I used the small drain tube on the left (inside the panel) to slowly let out a lot of the water, then had a pan and lots of towels ready for when I opened the filter on the right side in the panel. As you start to unscrew it out lots more water comes out. Clean thoroughly and replace. Did the trick.

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My issue (for my previous comment) was that the LG front load washer would not advance to spin cycle. It would get to rinse then stop with Rinse signal flashing and I could hear it running to the point of getting an overheated motor smell. The above solution worked for me. If cleaning the pump filters doesn't work there are youtube videos explaining how to replace the pump.

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Still don’t know how to get the water 💦 drained. Tl;dr.

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My lg front load adds and pumps out water throughout the entire dry cycle. After 2 hours of dry cycle the clothes are still soaking wet. What should I do?

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Open the back and look inside the pump for blockages. See https://youtu.be/JBCodfFo6Bc

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I just keep getting DE and I've got nothing ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️

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Hi I have an LG washing machine and it won't wash or spin. The water keeps on filling and won't wash the the clothes. Please help!

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Had the same issue. Reset the washer using the circuit breaker and then cleaned out the filter on the front bottom left once I drained the water out through the tube and as I slowly opened the filter. Worked perfectly.

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Hi @ jenni.ball72

Updated answer:

Here’s the section in the service manual that deals with the pump for the washer.

Since you have replaced the control board and had more problems you may have to reinstall the original control board as I assume the only problem you had when that was installed was that the washer wouldn’t drain and that there were no other problems.

Also as you have replaced the drain pump as well the problem looks like it is in the harness wiring or connectors between the control board and the pump

I realize that this manual is difficult to view online as you have to always select the number of the page below the document box to go to the next page but to download the file you have to “register” with the website.

Hopefully this is of some help

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Its WT1001 CW. Thank you for your help!

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Unfortunately repairman also agreed that it is more then likely the wiring harness which is hard to find and difficult to replace. I have purchased a new washer and will never again buy an LG product.

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Ik this is an older thread but I'm having this issue on my wm2301hr front loader. I've replaced the pump and drain hose. I've balanced and leveled the washer and cleared all possible clogs and assured no kinks are present. Still getting the OE code when it reaches the spin/drain cycle. Would it be worth my time to change the wiring harness or should I just chuck it up as a loss and buy a new washer?

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I recently had this problem and solved it by disconnecting the drain hose from the drain and moving it such that it is positioned LOWER than the washing tub. You either have to stick it in a floor drain or put a big bucket on the floor and drop the drain hose into it. Now move the washing dial to the position it would be in when it is draining. This would be either just after it has finished the washing cycle, or right after it has finished the rinse cycle. Once the dial is positioned, turn on the machine by either pulling or pushing the dial. When the machine turns on the pump will not run but the valve to the drain should open and gravity should cause all the water to flow out. You can also find a detailed answer on this site that helped me: https://washmachineinfo.com

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I have an Lg inverter direct drive top load wash that keeps showing up the code "le"

I have tried both of the unplug and lid trick and still codes I have taken all of the line off to catch for blockage all clear have cleaned the trap and the inlet filters. Still codes. It will spin out the water but refuses to fill attempts stops and codes. How do I fix it?

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