🌎 LG WASHER WON’T DRAIN - OE ERROR - DIY and SAVE $$$ ✨
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- 🌎 LG WASHER WON’T DRAIN - OE ERROR - DIY and SAVE $$$ ✨
This Video shows how to easily replace the LG drain pump.
A bad pump will give you an OE error and sometimes keep the door from unlocking.
Its good to check the coin trap part of the drain that is behind the little door on the lower left front of the washer. You might find a missing sock there. Its more common that the pump’s impellor has broken free of the motor shaft and the pump needs to be replaced. The pumps are less than $25.00 at the link shown below.
This problem is Very Common for LG Washers.
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Thanks for the help. After seeing what it took to replace the drain pump, it was definitely easier and WAY less expensive than calling a company that would probably give the the whole, "your control panel is possibly bad and we recommend you change it" routine. Seems like most of the companies around here these days are just interested in the up sale. Your video we spot on. My model was a little different in how the pump was attached but pretty easy to figure out. Everything else was spot on. $28 for the part on Amazon and about an hour or so of actual work time and it's up and running again. Appreciate the solid help!
That is Excellent News!😊
I cannot thank you enough for this video. Our washer wouldn't drain. After troubleshooting I came across your video. Things have been difficult recently financially and you help save us so much money. A $30 part from Amazon and a couple of hours of my husband's time and it's now working properly.
Thanks Ashley,
I’m so glad that fixed it❤️👍😊
What is the part called?
Can you please share the details of the product or amazon link? thanks
Just finished installing the new pump motor and we're back in business! Thanks to your video, you saved us some money and my wife thinks I'm just a bit more of a handy man. There were some minor differences with the pump motor mount but we figured it out.
This video is legit people!
Glad I could help😊😊😊
Nice job, man. Great job on step by step explanation. Will help me with my repair soon.
Update: I ordered the drain pump from Amazon and installed it with a breeze with this video and took me about 45 minutes or so. Hardest job was reinstalling the door gasket in the groove. Inch by inch did it till my fingers started to hurt but finished it. 2 Tips. 1) Before removing the gasket, marker top of the gasket along with top of the steel drum with a marker, to realign when installing back. 2) Installing gasket needs 2 person, one to install gasket in groove and second to hold it in place and move further till done. This video was a boon as could not have saved my Washer withou the video for sure. Thanks again 👍.
Thanks so much Vin,
Please let us know how it goes.
This is exactly what was wrong with our washer. Slight difference in pulling the motor out from the frame (had to remove 3 ratcheting bolts to remove the pump assembly). Thank you so much.
Awesome,
Thank you 😊
I know this an old video but still want to thank the author. Its very easy to follow and saved me from buying a new washer. TWICE! Yes, the is the second time Im replacing this pump. Ive had my LG for over 10 years now.
Thanks so much Pet,
Those LG pumps are pretty bad.
Big thanks Scott and the others who contributed input in these comments. I decided to lay mine down on its side to get to the pump. It was very straightforward once I got assistance with laying it down.
One way to ensure that the pump is the culprit is to spin the blades on the pump after you remove it. If it spins easily and you do NOT feel the magnetic resistance, you know it is bad. Compare it to a new pump with fresh magnets & windings in the motor and you will feel the difference. Also- be sure to clean out all hoses in the process or old clogs may prematurely burn out the new pump! Tip: write the replacement date on the pump so you can see how long it lasts. DIY!
Great ideas,
Thank you👍
Hey, I probably won't get a reply but it's worth trying. Since we'd be getting to the drain pump from underneath the machine, is it only the screws, hoses (how many?), and electrical connecters of the pump that we'll have to disconnect?
I. AM. A. GOD!!!!! I mean, I really feel pretty good about this. I'm just sitting here staring at my working washing machine. There's probably paparazzi hanging around outside the laundry room. I'm going to be impossible to live with. THANK YOU!!!!
I love it. Nice job😊
This is exactly what was wrong with our washer. Followed the steps and it worked perfectly! Thanks for posting this video. Saved us some serious cash, for now. Thanks.
Awesome,
Thank you👍
Hey Scott, I have the Kenmore version and the drain pump has gone out 3 times over the last 8 years. My installation version takes less than 10 minutes with easy access through the bottom of the washer. I lay washer on its side and work through the opening at the bottom. Very quick and easy replacement. Thanks for taking the time to help the DIY community.
I’ve done the same, nice idea😃
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Is this an option for the LG?
Thanks, Scott!
I have had these for over a year and work as a Metalizer.
I wash my clothes in this--regrettably--and am now paying for it becuz we ALSO washed rugs in it and the 'OE' CODE came up.
This REALLY helped out with that. Luckily it was not a burned-out motor---but, a horribly clogged rubber hose that is now clear.
Great vid.
Very impressive 😊😊😊
I watched this, bought a new pump, it arrived and I replaced it within 1.5 hours with no trouble thanks to this video. It cost me $23 and some of my time. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks Scott. I struggled to change mine via the bottom access panel. After an hour I decided to strip it down so removed the 2 rear top screws. Annoyingly the top wouldn't budge so I returned to the small bottom access hole. I was only when I'd completed the pump swap that I gave the machine a shove and the flippin' top slid off backwards. Great video, thanks.
Thank you
Thank you for the clear demonstration. We took it apart, found crud everywhere, and cleaned it up. So far, doesn't need a new pump. The hardest part is putting that circular spring ring back on the door seal.
Almost clear except where he is not aiming the camera to show what he's doing... But the fact he doesn't show putting that ring on is BS because that is almost impossible without adequate instruction.
Seriously, thank God for UA-cam! T.v or any other tool just won't provide for the day to day household! I really wish the majority really understood the importance of engineering and what a solid system can provide for global growth 👏🙌🙏
You speak the TRUTH Nathan😊
My husband & I changed this drain pump out this morning. My model is a little different so there were a few extra steps, but we had it back up & running in about 2 hours. Thank you for posting this video for us DIYers!!
Great step by step explanation of the process. I especially appreciated the reverse process I thought I would have to do the process myself. That helped a lot!! I was going to buy a matching set for $2000 but a $35 part and your video saved me a lot of money. Thank you so much!!
Thanks so much😊
I agree it was very helpful even though my washer was older and assembled a bit differently. Thanks!
My problem is that, my dryer is on top of the washer. I’m by myself. anyway to remove the front panel without removing the top panel?
@@wzheng661 Did you ever figure this out?? Or did you end up paying someone to fix it lol?
@@BizaroDreamcastGuy i had to asked my buddy to come help with with the dryer, we did not remove the dryer. We unscrewed the railing/rack for the dryer and push it back a little. Just enough to remove the front panel. Good luck. The part I ordered it from amazon. Works great.
Good video and good explanation of how to replace the drain pump. I replaced the drain pump fairly easily. Now I have to figure out why it's leaking. That wasn't happening before the pump went out.
I realize this was 2 years ago but did you ever figure out why it was leaking? I just followed this video to a T and now my washer is leaking as well when it wasn't before. Not sure what I did wrong 😕
Perfect video that produced Perfect results! Straight to the point with accurate information. No wasting time or extra verbiage. Thank you for sharing this and allowing ALL of us to save hundreds of dollars! Very much appreciated Sir!
You are most Welcome, thank you
Great video. One difference on mine, a newer model, is that thre pump is attached a little bit different. It's screwed to a mounting plate that you have to take the 3 10mm mounting bolts out to get the pump rotated. Aside from that exactly the same.
Yep, more of a pain in the ass😂
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel Thank you for the video and thank you Charles for the comment, I have that model and was hesitant to remove them
@@Ant-ed5ik you can do it👍
Yes, this is exactly how my 2018 LG WM3670H is ... 3 10mm bolts at the bottom, the rest of this guide still applies, thanks for making it!!!
I'm guessing all fo the thumbs downs are the techs that are losing potential customers. I followed your instructions to a T and saved myself $200. It just cost me the part and my Saturday afternoon. Thanks for the very detailed instructional video.
Thanks so much Joe👍😊
I wish my tech would watch this so they could fix it properly lol 😂
OMG IT WORKED!!! I CAN't THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!! This mama with three kiddos needs her washing machine!! THanks again!
Excellent ,
Thank you👍
Thank you Scott! A few model variations on my washer today but thanks to your specific instructions, I was able to repair my machine. I want commend you on including the reassembly steps. Very helpful to have you talk me through it. I was about to grab the stainless screws out of sequence as you chimed in with the visual difference comment. Awesome stuff! 👍🏻
Thanks so much Michael 😊👍
great video Scott , thing is i replaced with a new pump , but the OE came back when the spin cycle started , any idea ? Thanks .
I think the drain hose after the pump is clogged with debris.
Awesome step by step video! You made this much easier than it would have been otherwise. Thank you!!
You're welcome!👍😊
Amazing walkthrough. You made it so straightforward to swap out my pump, my model was only slightly different (had to remove 3 ratcheting bolts to remove the pump assembly). Thank you so much
Great job Chris😊
Thanks for the clear instructions - Replaced the drain motor, rotor hub (stripped by heavy clothes and too much water inside) and 2 drain hoses. I had repaired the boot earlier but liked your suggestion of using a screwdriver to force the ring on. Much simpler than zip ties and too strong people at each end.
Nicely done😃
Thank you for posting this step by step. I have owned this washer for over 8 years and never even seen that filter. So after 8 years of serving me and my family of 5 without ever cleaning that filter if I have to change this drain pump then that’s ok with me. It’s my own fault for not looking the washer over more before allowing the wife and my college aged kids to break it.
So again, thank you for posting this and keeping it posted for me to find it.
Thanks for this video. I saved hundreds doing it myself.
That is Awesome News😊👍
thank you for this video.. i asked 4 people about the pump and all of them said its perfectly doing fine.. do you have any idea what is the problem why the washer can't drain? it's showing me inverted 03 (inverted 3).. appreciate your response.. 😀
Yep,
That’s the OE error meaning your drain impeller has come loose from the drain motor shaft.
A new 25.00 drain pump will fix it👍
Thank you so much for making this video. You just saved me hundreds of dollars. Plus, I’m a woman and feeling very proud of myself right now!
I’m proud of you😊👍
Really great video. What seemed like a daunting task, was quite simple. $45 (canadian) and a few hours of time ( I work slow and methodically ) my washer works perfectly again. Thank you for the easy step by step instructions, as well as the amazon link for the part. Subscribed. Cheers.
Thanks so much Dave😊😊😊
Thank you Scott! My son "helped" me with the job, took us about 3 hours including a quick trip to the local parts house. Paid a little more for the pump locally but nice to be back in business same day, plus your vid saved paying a bunch of labor $. Appreciate you sharing this!
Thanks for the feedback Todd👍
Thanks Scotty ! Great video it’s spinning but water still in there i cleaned pump filter , I never cleaned in years so I think I burned the pump bc after cleaning it didn’t drain still.. where to order pump from ?
You can check Amazon for LG WASHER drain pump👍
Thanks for the video!! Saved me the cost of a service call (which I really can't really afford at the moment). You're one of the people that make UA-cam such a great thing :)
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Great video just used it perfectly. I would add that before you put the new engine in, pour warm water through the return hose into a bucket to clean out the junk in there. It gets nasty and this is your only chance to clean it. also there is a tiny hose directly under (and attatched to the) tub door seal that you should remove and clean. The hole from it is tiny and dollars to donuts it’s totally clogged. Here are only two clamps so really simple to disconnect. Take the extra time to fish the junk out. So small that’s it pretty much a design flaw.
No handyman skills in this house whatsoever, this was our first real project and while the man of the house was away. Instructions were clear and complete, the girls were able to complete on our own and laundry is now moving smoothly again. Thank you for saving us a chunk of $$$!
You are Awesome 😎
I am having the same problem, no handyman skills
DilvoTTV none required. We did this with a screwdriver, pliers, a flashlight and an awesome video (and each other for moral support). My daughter actually did all the work, I assisted.
I used your instruction to replace the pump. Your video was all that I needed. Thank you for the video.
Excellent ,
Thank you😃
Watched this video again as my washer drains went out. So glad this is up so we can be a lil self reliant. Thank you so much!!!!!!
I don’t know how to thank you. Thank you so much, you saved me few hundred dollars
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One of the best fix-it instructionals I've ever seen. Thank you! Who the hell gives negative comments for this?
Thanks so much, you cheered me up😊
One BIG thing before you take your washer apart!!! Check the screw in filter that is accessible at the bottom left front of the machine. I didn't realize it was there until he got to the part of removing the pump and I saw the filter. As for taking the machine apart this video is da bomb and many thanks.
Thanks so much👍😊
Great demo, many thanks!
Please do not add music - it drove me nuts!
Thank you🤪
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel I vote to keep the music. Great Production! Your video was very well scripted and composed!
I loved the little music!
Do you think the hoses should be flushed out before replacing pump to see if that remedies the problem?
Thanks James,
Just replacing the pump will do the trick👍
Washer is back to life! Super clear, easy to follow guidance! Thank you!!
Awesome job😊
Thank you so very much, God bless you, i followed your steps and it worked again, i really appreciate it, i had so many dirty clothes rackin up
Awesome Job😊😊😊
Thanks for the video, thanks to you we saved $$$ replacing only the drain motor/pump, I made it easier by working from under the washer and raising the washer with some buckets, off course it all depends on the space.
Nice job Nielsen😊👍
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Will this work same for the LE error? That's what mines showing and it's not draining. Water still in tub.
The LE error means that you need to replace the Hall sensor on the stator located behind the washer’s rear panel.
Thank you! You just saved me $500. And it only took about an hour for a complete novice.
Hello, Can u please tell me if these instructions are for the older LG washer steam dryer combo with model number wm3988hwa? Appreciate ur help!
Yep, it works for all Lg washers.
Thank you for the video! Was able to replace the pump with minimal swearing and no leftover screws.
Awesome, thanks Jackie😊
Thank you for posting this video. It was very informative. I'm not sure if it's advisable, but I tilted the washer on it's side and took out the motor from the bottom. This allowed me to bypass taking the front panel off. I just had to remove the three screws around the filter. It was a little tight getting to the hoses and other stuff from that angle, but not too bad.
Yep,
That can be a fast way👍
Sloth4z did you have to take anything off doing it this way like the boot ? or just the screws around the filter on the bottom?
Thank you, your video was awesome. I had to replace my drain motor, and I was able to do the entire repair in 2.5 hours. No missing or extra screws! Great instructions.
Thank you! Washer is fixed because of your video!
Thanks so much Patrick👍
Did it exactly as instructed no issues but OE errors abound.
Can this one note be replaced from the bottom? I saw another video where you did an LG washer from the bottom and it looked much easier.
Yep,
Just tilt it back😊
Am i wrong to think that you attached the new pump 180 degrees off from the old pump? Used the video and made the repair. Good stuff, thanks!
This video saved me so much money. Thank you so much. Wow. I was able to flush out all my pipes and clean every part and learned a lot.
Awesome,
Thank you😊
Very informative .easy to understand. Reliable. I was fix my washer and Happy wife happy life. Lol. Thank you so much Man.
Nice job Rafa👍
You may not need to replace your pump! The armature and the stator are separated by plastic. The o ring fails and the armature compartment gets dirty. Clean it out and it might work, mine did. Great video, it saved me a ton of time figuring out what to take apart!
Good idea👍
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!!!! Love the Bob Ross voice and the Mr Rogers neighborhood tune! Winners all the way!
Thanks so much Edward,
I never knew I had a Bob Ross voice😂😂😂
Over 4 years later and this still works out. I just repaired mine. Thanks!! (model WM2010CW)
Thanks Dave,
I wish the LG drain pump’s would last longer
And just broke again. I'll be doing this repair AGAIN when the drain comes.
Thanks, this worked great for my LG washer. I have a slightly different model, but it was close enough to work. Having another set of hands hold the boot spring-wire in definitely helped to get it back on there. Feels good to save money and fix it!
Nicely done👍
Nicely done👍
Thank you ScottTheFixItGuy!! You saved me a bundle on repair expenses. My LG is back in action. You gave me the clarity and courage to fix my nearly same washing machine.
Awesome,
Thanks Vern👍
hi, I am having the same issue BUT my washing machine is on the bottom of the stack... Do I have to unstack the dryer to get access to the top panel???
Great video! I followed your instructions and replaced my pump in a couple of hours, saving lot of money. Thanks!
Excellent , thank you 😊
Thank you for this video .. followed along and got my washer back going like a champ! Easy to follow; no extra bullshit. THANK YOU.
Thanks man you helped me out, I had to find a separate video to get the ring back on without the special tool but overall great video.
Glad it helped
Great service to the DIY crowd
💪🏼❤️
Thanks so much Noah😊👍
This video was perfect. My model was a little older, so there were a couple features that were different but over all very precise instructions. Thank you for your help!
Awesome,
Thanks Scott
Your video just saved my entire world! My dog got sprayed by a skunk and the family let him in. I’ve been struggling to rid out house of the smell and washed a rug (that I’ve washed a hundred times!). This time the rug backing pulverized and looked like someone dumped a whole box of kitty litter in it! It was full of water and I thought for sure TRASH! With 7 kids I’d literally die without a washer! With your video I was able to tear it down and find the hose to the pump was stuffed FULL of rug backing paste!!! Thank you!!!!!
Nice job Joni👍😊
Thank you so much! It was easier than I thought and I did it by myself, It turned on and I beamed with pride!
Video was very informative and easy to understand, just successfully installed new drain motor. Thanks for posting this video👍👍
A couple of the screws at 3;14 are rusted. Any advice on removing them?
You can try grabbing the head of the screw with vice grips to get it to start turning to the left.
Hi Scott, my washer shown OE message and had .a flapping sound at the bottom of the left hand side ( the area of the drain pump) . Can you tell me what’s wrong with it and what should I do, please. Thank you so much
Sure,
Just need to replace the drain motor 😊
So my problem is the drain motor, not the drain pump?
Do you have a video show how to replace the drain motor as well ?
They are one and the same @@phuongnguyen-b8y1g
How do you know which wire goes on which terminal? I connected exactly like it was before (brown on top or left). I noticed that most videos however had that backwards. I replaced the pump will little problem but now it's leaking out the bottom and I'm trying to troubleshoot why. So wondering if this new model might have terminals lined up differently from the old one.
You can put the wires either way. No polarity issue👍
Never mind. I found the L and N label on both the old and new pumps and yes, they were reversed. I should have looked instead of just doing what was done before.
So even though they are reversed, the pump should still work? What should I check next then? I checked all the hoses and I can see any cracks.
@@pfuller5301 Hello, did you end up diagnosing and fixing your problem?
Do you have a way of doing an updated machine? Mine is 3 years old but not the same as yours, now I have most of this apart and can’t reach the screws to release the thingy before the actual pump!!
Can you send pictures to Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Great video, very interesting and instructive. My LG 4200 will be delivered next Friday ani am going
to buy a drain pump and have it handy when this situation arrives. I herd this is a common problem
on this washers. After watching this video I am sure to be able to perform this job. Thanks so much.
What a great idea👍
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace my pump and save a bunch of money🤗.
Excellent, thank you
My washer will not drain and makes a loud sound in the area behind the filter. I get an error code saying check the filter and hose. I removed the hose and cleaned it and the filter. I assume this part is what my problem is as well. Was this the same issue you had?
Does this part fit the LG WM1812CW washing machine?
It does👍
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. You gave a very detailed explanation on each instruction. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much Jennifer,
I’m so happy it work for you.
I had the OE code, I replaced the pump. That didn't fix it, I had to replace the main board it cost about 230.00. Now it works great, thanks for your help.
Hey, I probably won't get a reply but it's worth trying. Was your machine not spinning as well during a wash or just not draining? Were there specific wash settings that it would work on but others where it wouldn't? I wonder why the pump replacement fixed it for others but not for you.
Easy to follow and thorough. Replaced the pump and my wife thinks I’m a hero ;)
What causes the drain pump to go bad? Mine looked a bit dirty but the impeller spun fine and everything else looked ok but it was no good so I replaced it.
There very cheaply made and are the Achilles Heel of the LG washers. Usually go out by the 4th year
excellent job and explanation, i got my pump out with ease except 1 rusted screw that i drilled out. appreciate the video. thank u
Thanks so much👍
Had a question, drain filter had a bunch of stuff in it, emptied and still got the error. Completely took apart and checked main drain hoses and reconnected and still got message. I did notice that the mini drain hose was completely compacted with sand, cleared it and still got error message. Stuck my finger insides to check it the little propellor in the drain pump was running and it is but it does not drain the water. Does this mean I need a new drain pump? Didn’t think I needed one if that little propeller was spinning. Got an idea? Thanks
Time for a new pump👍
Scottthefixitguy gotcha thanks!
so far so good replaced the drain pump motor first load almost done no leaking, Thanks so much for the
instructions.
Nice job😊
Sorry if this is a repeat of the video, I'm a cut and paste kind of gal.
I 'fixed' my LG front loading washer which was stuck on rinse and wouldn't drain and move on to spin cycle. Unplug the washer. On this particular washer there is a small panel on the front lower left. You have to pop it open with a butter knife. Inside is a small black plastic plug on the left and what looks like a larger black plastic dial on the right. These are filters that probably need to be dealt with. Be prepared with towels and a bucket or large bowl since the washer is full of water.
First the small black plug and pull it out gently. It is attached to a flexible tube. Point it a your bowl or bucket, remove the black cap and let the water drain. There will probably be some sand or guck. This is slow, so once it drains clear you can plug it back up, push back in place and deal with the filter on the right. But you might want to the water in the washer come out this slow way because when you begin to remove the filter on the right side the water in the washer will gush out. It's much easier to deal with if your washer is on a pedestal with a drawer underneath so you can position a bowl to catch the water. So remove the filter on the right side. In my case it was clogged with two bobby pins, a whole cloth napkin (that I hadn't seen in years) and a whole lot of lint. Put it back together. That did the trick for me.
Side note: another fix - if LG washer shows error code LE - unplug, wait 90 seconds. Rotate drum manually to left 4 times then manually to the right 4 times. Plug back in. This resets something and has worked for dozens of people.
Thank you. This fixed my problem!
Big ups for the great video. Bought a 28 dollar part instead of a new washer. One thing I found is that it is next to impossible to put the band clamp that holds the door seal (bellows) in place on by yourself (good luck the beautiful and talented wife was around to help me). You need a second set of hands to get that thing back on. Thanks a bunch for the super helpful video.
Thanks so much👍 I usually coat it with liquid detergent.
That makes it easier.
Thank you, Scott, great instructions!
Thank’s So Much Milo, I’m so glad it worked and saved you time and money😊 I hope you’ll click here to support us by joining our Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/7fBqy8806u1r0NpPv_fQ2w.htmljoin
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Thank you for this video. Received the code and thought let's give her a go after seeing this video. Found the metal shaft of the plastic impeller broke. New motor in and back together.
Scottthefixitguy I have LG with a broken drum. We are going to purchase a new machine. The washer has water in it and won't drain. Is there an easier way for me to drain it than following the steps listed above? thanks jim
The only note I would add, is check to make sure that the trap down on the bottom left is clean before you go ordering a new pump. Thanks to this video. I realized there was a little catch trap down there. The washer was used so I didn’t ever see an owners manual to tell me that. Thank you for the video.
You speak the Truth😊😊😊
If I could kiss you and him I would. Being a single mom isn’t easy and this fixed another household problem for me
My LG washer dryer combo model number WM3431HWD. I’m not sure if it’s the same as the one you fixed but it looks the same. The OE light was blinking and the machine would not drain water. This is the first time this has happened. I don’t know how to fix it but I am trying to figure it out. I took pictures of what I took apart. My drain is on the left lower side. Can you give me a way to contact you and maybe I could figure this out? Your video was very helpful but I have never fixed any appliance. This is new for me. Thank you.
If you can gear the pump whining but not draining the tub U can lift and tilt the older LG washers backwards "while full" against the wall and agitate the drain hoses underneath the washer tub this will help the drain water reach the drainpump and you are back in business. BE SURE TO WEDGE SOMETHING UNDER THE WASHER WHILE YOU WORK. ALSO SHOPVAC IS PRICELESS FOR THIS JOB. THX
The link that you posted for the pump, are you happy with that specific pump? Quality? Is it worth finding an OEM part?
Unfortunately they are all crap and will give you only about 3 years of service. They are really cheap though.
Superb video. My Kenmore has been getting this error code intermittently. Pump may be on its way out? Maybe it was just overloaded/heavy at those times? Either way, I'm ordering a pump in case it dies completely
Could be the pump
Good idea
I replaced the filter with a new OEM one. As soon as I hit start on the machine, it still buzzes/vibrates by filter area (just like it did before). I still get the OE code. What's the next thing to try? I will mention this....the machine got a funny smell right before the OE came on the first time.
Can you send that same question to my email at:scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Mine just threw the OE code. Thanks for the post. Should save me a bit of time swapping out the motor.
It will get it working like new again😊