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LG washer not draining: what we usually find
We've repaired 36 LG washers for this problem between August 2018 and November 2025. This is what was actually wrong, counted from our own job records.
Of the 36 LG washers we've repaired for "not draining", the most common cause was: drain pump failed (27 jobs, 75%), followed by drain pump clogged (2). The parts we replaced most often were drain pump, drain pump filter, dryer vent.
What was wrong
Seen once each: drum support broken, drain hose clogged, control panel board failed, water level sensor hose disconnected, drain pump wire disconnected.
Parts we replaced most
- Drain Pump26 jobs
- Drain Pump Filter1 jobs
- Dryer Vent1 jobs
- Main Control Board1 jobs
- Detergent Dispenser Housing1 jobs
- Water Inlet Valve1 jobs
- Hose Clamps1 jobs
- Drum Bearings1 jobs
One repair can replace more than one part, so these add up to more than the number of jobs.
Error codes we saw
- OE · 13
- PF · 1
Most of these jobs showed no code at all; the customer just noticed the problem.
How these calls ended
- Repaired31
- No fault found on the visit2
- Not worth repairing; customer replaced it3
Recent repairs
Replaced the drain pump.
Drain pump failed · model WM3570HVA · November 2025Replaced drain pump.
Drain pump failed · model WM4370HWA · November 2021Replaced the drain pump.
Drain pump failed · model WT1001CW · November 2021Replaced drain pump.
Drain pump failed · model WM3670HVA · November 2021Replaced drain pump and main control board.
Drain pump failed · model WT1101CW · October 2021How we count
Each job on this page is a completed service call from our own records. After every repair, the technician notes the complaint, what was found and what was replaced. We group jobs by brand, appliance and complaint, then count the causes. Customer names, addresses and prices are never published. Last updated November 2026.
Reviewed by Sam Willhite, owner and technician at Louisville Appliance Repair, repairing appliances in Stark County since 2018.
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