Replacing LG front loader drain pump

Replacing LG front loader drain pump

[@miker.9587]

The soonest a technician could get out to fix my washer was 2 weeks after Thanksgiving. Decided to give it a try, Couldn't have done this fix without this video. Hardest part is getting the boot back on. Thank you!

[@mrjoshlobel]

Agree with other comments - not a chance I could have done this repair without your step-by-step tutorial. I've never attempted appliance repair before but I was able to do it after watching your video! Thank you so much! The mounting of the drain pump in my washer was slightly different, but thanks to your explanation of the parts and connections as you were working I was able to figure it out. The only trouble I ran into was trying get the door boot strap back on by hand the way you showed, so I fashioned a spring expander from a reversible ratchet clamp and some nylon string (courtesy of another appliance repair website), but I'm ordering one of those tools right now to have for the future. Much appreciated!

[@tinyavenger0413]

Absolutely the best how-to video I've ever seen. He didn't waste time with extra talking or music, just showed exactly how to do what you need to do.

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@tonycruse7710]

This is the Best video to watch to help get anyone through this process! One tip, have 3-4 flathead screwdrivers to help put the wire/spring boot back together! Then it's super easy!

[@jocelyncasillas7614]

Excellent tutorial for a novice like me. It enabled me to fix our machine and avoid having a repair person come into the house during this pandemic. We're a happy household! Thanks so much!

[@shadyo3736]

Great video, all of the instructions was able to do it. Took you 25 minutes, me two hours. You are the pro. 25 dollar part , my labor ..thanks

[@YesSirPi314]

Fantastic tutorial., tipping washer and your tip on the rubber skirt was great! Thank you!!

[@Pamelaeschannel]

wow, i have been looking for a video like this where the front panel is one unit that has to be removed. you made this daunting nightmare so easy to understand and accomplish. thank you for the details. Not that complicated except the round wire door thing, several tries and frustrating. Manufacturers need to make a better design for that.

[@tybooskie]

This is great video. I had to replace 2 parts to washer that I had bought used less than a year ago. I was able to fix it for less that $75. I've never put together anything more complicated than a grill. This was way easier thanks to this video.

[@RobHnasko]

To anyone about to do this simple repair, if you have the space to safely tilt your machine, I highly recommend doing this repair from underneath. It might require a 2nd person and sufficient space, but it is so much less work. The bottom of the washer is wide open so you can reach in to access the pump without disassembling the top, front, or remove the tub seal. You have better access to get pliers on the hose clamps and you will also have the opportunity to take off and clean out the black rubber drain pipe that gets clogged with gunk.

[@1900belle]

Excellent advice! I will do that!

[@juelzd7172]

I just tilted the whole washer on the side. Only hard part was cutting sheet metal by pump to remove bolt. An cut plastic at the bottom to access bolt. Took me 30 minutes to remove and install new pump

[@stevedams5625]

Thank you so much - I wouldn’t have had the confidence to tackle this without your video. Much appreciated!

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@drakedorosh9332]

@@kevinjones1111 So right. I wondered but it is right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6WWoq2qfJh6l6M

[@joshyoung6191]

I replaced the drain pump on that same model earlier today for a customer. Mine was on the pedestal so I didnt lean it back. Great video.

[@starzzzz527]

How much u charge him to change the drain pump?

[@joshyoung6191]

@@starzzzz527 I'm in a small town in Arkansas. I've been slowing raising my rates and will start using the blue book soon. I charged $215. Part cost me about $25. Gross profit was about $190.

[@starzzzz527]

Ok was that bout a 45 min job?

[@joshyoung6191]

@@starzzzz527 30-45

[@starzzzz527]

@@joshyoung6191 thats AmAzing knowledge bro... Thx alot

[@TheGoldfinger71]

No way I could have done this without your help! Thank you sir. Saved me a bunch of money.

[@debbieli9596]

Thank thank thank you!!! None of the other videos showed this exact model! I really appreciate you making this video! It was so easy to fix!

[@wall_to_wall]

Thank you so so much! My husband, father and I were able to replace our pump using your video!

[@shannononeal7375]

Love this step by step in real time - man, you are great at what you do and great at explaining it! We are back up and running, thanks!

[@bjessilee]

Thank you so much! Best video I be watched on how we can fix our machine ourselves! And I've watched probably 13+ videos this morning🤦 Seriously, thank you!

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@cindydebree313]

Love that this is down to business, no extra commentary about their cat, etc. :D

[@StallSpinCrashNBurn]

Thank you for the clear instructive video! I now have the confidence to do this (along with replacing the baffle hose) for under $60.

[@q.l.bmedia2955]

Mike I loved this video especially the fact that you did it live unedited. I myself would like it if you did more like this one . I’ll see you soon at appliance boot camp thanks for alll you do

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@zfoxfire]

I have a washer/dryer model but this video has been a great help in figuring out how to disassemble this.

[@Premium_J]

Great job. I just did it. Probably isn’t too big of a deal, but I did also transfer over the drain pump motor cover (white) from the old part. Also a good tip for people with this issue, is to check all the drain hoses for build up. Mine were gunked up with soap buildup, etc. Flushing the drain hose will prevent strain on the new unit.

[@juancarloschavez3932]

I just did mine based on your video... just a tip, is not necessary to remove the top and front door covers... I did mine working from the bottom when the washer is reclined on the wall.

[@silvermanarmywife]

How? What model?

[@juancarloschavez3932]

@@silvermanarmywife hello, I don't have anymore the washer. I just remembered it was the LG tromm... if you recline the washer to the back and have the enough space to work on it from the bottom, you'll see the drain pump. (You may need a flash light)

[@kevinjones1111]

@@silvermanarmywife most LG front loads can have the pump removed from the bottom. Takes like 20 min. Simple. Not sure why this guy is telling everyone to rip the whole washing machine apart. You can even see the access from the bottom in this video.

[@andrewkaufmann2451]

Thanks for the great video! It gave me the confidence to do my own repair instead of hiring someone. Saved me lots of $$$$$!

[@Pamelaeschannel]

thank goodness for youtube and people like you that teach us ! THANK YOU

[@799130]

Very helpful video that helped me to fix my washer with no time and trouble. Thank you very much!!

[@justindawn6357]

Just changed my drain pump, thanks a lot for making this video. Couldn't have done it without it.

[@dwayneshaffer]

I just bought a used LG washer and dryer for very cheap and this helped me to get the washer working! Great ob!

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@patrickomalu7664]

This was really good. I followed every instruction and got it done. But I have to say it wasn’t as easy as you do it in the video. 🤣😂🤣

[@noveske223]

Thank you I was able to change mine out on a LG front loader. First time and great instructions.

[@adamchartier4910]

Thank you so much for making this video. Perfect step by step how to. 🤙

[@candacesuarez2320]

Thank you so much, best video, I appreciate that you went through every step. I was able to fix my washer no problem.

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

In hot Arizona Weather my drain hose became brittle and started to leak. I was baffled how to get at that clamp from the backside. Duh. You have to do it like you show here. Thank you for the video.

[@TVR-ed9vv]

Thanks- Great video! Just what I needed, and thanks as well for the special tool suggestion. Cheers!

[@TeeCeeBee]

Cool trick with the vice grips 👍

[@rkmrbig]

Thanks. Excellent video. Helped me out a bunch. Keep up the good work. Take Care

[@rdg8221]

Nice video bud thanks man! You make it look so easy.

[@arturosicairos5276]

Thank you!!! It was very helpful

[@Gstevenz1]

How did you diagnose it was the drain pump. Previous visit ?

[@vivehoy4s12]

Thank You I follow step by step never done before i did it !! Thanks again!!

[@cadillacblueband]

Great vid however you might want to warn the DIY people that when you pull off the wiring for the door switch when you reach in wear gloves and ling sleeve shirt bc the the metal is razor sharp Ouch got a couple nasty cuts but im OK Thanks again and be careful seriously SHARP METAL!!!!!!

[@ellaledger2239]

Clear concise and learned what I needed to know!

[@elliotdvillarrealsr4992]

He forgot to put the old cover form the old drain pump on to the new one not sure if that’s a biggie. Over all it help me.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Yeah, I was wondering that, too. I guess that cover really doesn't do anything because if your washing machine starts leaking water to that area, you'll have much bigger problems but just a failed pump motor. If anything, that cover could cause the pump to overheat easier because it cannot dissipate the heat because of the cover.

[@juana4487]

Great video Mike keep the great content coming

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Just remember to check that all the hoses are fully connected on the other end, too, before test driving the pump.

[@DougZaga]

Great video tackling mine once I finish my cigar.

[@JK-vb6ju]

the exact same washer as my moms that i need to fix parts came in and im doing it tomorrow thanks

[@stickman1215]

Extremely helpful, thank you!

[@mesutyaman2992]

Thanks for this wonderful video. I like to add something else I have the same washing machine when i was tiling the bathroom I removed the drain connection from the sink at this time one little pieces fall from this stoplock system and I didn't noticed .So when I connected washing machine back I was sure all ok so afew days after machine wasn't working properly, stopping just before drain and error code was displays Than a few time same thing happen .I watch youtube decided my pump is need to replace then I order one pump but I remember something.. Is there any way to test the pump before replace to it . Then what I did .I pull the little drain tubes next to draining filter on the lowest part of the washmachine (use e container )and I set the MACHINES knob to drain and I started the washing machine I sow water was started flowing powerful so that's the way I understand my draining motor was ok no needed to replace .I check the sink connection I founded the missing part IN THE STOPLOCK that is a valve with a stopper spring wasnt opening the way When machine IS draining the water.Short cut before you change your pump test it if the pump is faulty as I explained .Could be some blockage on the waste pipe as in my case. Thanks

[@momof4hs]

Nice video but is there any way you could of made the door open the other direction? Must be a pain to lift the clothes out that way towards the wall.

[@flightklub7740]

Good work...I have a drain pump job coming up!!

[@HeliPadUSA]

Did you reconnect the store switch wire?

[@robertclaps1985]

Nice video. I used it to change my lg washer pump. Mine wasn't showing a code but my wife said the machine wasn't fully pumping the water out and she said i should change the pump like I did in the old one. Not sure if it was needed but did the job anyways. What is the name of the vice grip for holding the hose clamps open and what is the name of the tool you would use to keep apart the spring loaded clamp on the washer opening?

[@tanjunenow]

Thx !! I took me 2 tries but got it done for $47 Amazon

[@jassic7088]

Do you have to put the plastic cover on the drain pump or you can just leave it since I don’t have one?

[@thesixthsense2526]

Why tear apart the front? Is there access from the bottom? Lay it flat on its back and can’t you access the pump? Just curious.

[@prestigemobiledetailing3486]

Hey Mike great job keep the videos coming.

[@dominiquefranklin5944]

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[@GeekWireless]

I have water running on the floor in the area of the pump (under the rain cleanout). when it is filling - after I start the machine. I checked the cleanout and found a corroded dime. What does this suggest to you is the problem?

[@Mecambrea77]

How much labor do you charge to replace that water pump ?

[@m00seKnuckle0]

Well done video thank you! Helped me out.

[@QueenOfHearts808]

What’s the name of the tool you used when you had a hard time? It was some sort of hand held clamper

[@garthtaylor3788]

Before buying a new drain or circulation pump take the old one apart and clean out the sludge from around the armature. 😀

[@renemohammed9704]

Why didn't you put the pump housing back on?

[@seanmcnulty7984]

Great job very informative thank you...

[@resandor]

Lg has a special tool for that boot spring

[@bobbyfox4416]

Hi , what does a ce code mean on the tromm lg washing machine?

[@segzy05]

good video, but i just dont understand why he had to go remove nearly every part when the drain pump was just down there

[@clintwilliams2398]

What is the name of the vice grip looking tool for the hose clamps?

[@devonlopez9959]

My LG washer has the same OE error. I took mine apart, drain pump was testing 14 on the multimeter so it was still good.(I think at least) I took the propeller out of the pump itself and it was filled with dirty black gunk. Besides that, I can't tell or figure out why I can't get it to drain and not get the OE error. I do know whenever it does drain, it smells awful like sulfur. Not sure what to do. I took the hose that drains into the pipe out of the house off and tried to clean that out too, still getting the OE error. Is my pump the only option that would make it not drain then? No kinks in hose, it's clean & the filter at the bottom is clean.

[@callsneed]

If it was filled with gunk, it probably burned out pump motor. Just replace drain pump.

[@juana4487]

What is tool called that you stretch the spring out with for the front load washer

[@callsneed]

Vise-grip clamp holder

[@wooc.1110]

Its good except some camera views can't see under machine.

[@azintrepid1]

thank you very much. Great video!!

[@morganescamilla163]

Whats the problem with this washer? my turn of after first round wash

[@RobertUnderwoodRDU]

Thank you:) Very helpful video.

[@ronniemorgan5577]

How much did the drain pump cost

[@MA-vm6jl]

I did this but when I took a picture of wiring to pump my picture didn’t save to my phone. Do u know where black wire goes? Also circulating pump?

[@callsneed]

It's not but 2 wires and they can go on either terminal

[@MA-vm6jl]

@@callsneed if they are connected wrong will part burn out or just not work?

[@msgcboydable]

Nice video Mike. Will the machine give you a code to tell you that the drain pump needs to be replaced or how did you duagnose it.

[@callsneed]

Some machines will give you a error code...this machine wouldn't drain the water, eventhough you could hear the pump running

[@tinakusic905]

OE

[@3rdeyedread750]

Why couldn’t they build it so it would be at the top

[@RobHnasko]

Gravity.

[@dadmakesmuffins]

because of this thing called.... gravity

[@andysewina9526]

Phew, this was like watching paint dry. If the pump really needs changing the easiest way to do it is to turn the machine upside down.

[@kellyspeppers]

Nice! thanks for the video.

[@thematrix6272]

May I know what your drain pump part number ?

[@TheEpic1976]

Thanks brotha!

[@gusongjun]

good video. thanks

[@mariogeorgatsellos8583]

Awesome thank you god bless

[@beccaa6624]

what wire colours go on the L and N

[@litoloco4fish]

Thank you man

[@xungthach6932]

thank you sir

[@BobbieGWhiz]

Why don’t you just lay it on its side and remove the drain pump from the bottom without removing the panels? Thanks.

[@StreetArtillery]

That box has the LG logo and that part number is 4681EA2001T which is an OEM. Does anyone have a link where I can find it?

[@iselect1012]

I did this but nothing changed what else could it be? I have the OE code showing.

[@bjessilee]

I have the same code popping up🤷We checked the hose for kinks & clogs...next we're changing the drain pump as soon as it arrives. If that doesn't fix it I'm shipping it out the door😆

[@MA-vm6jl]

That is DE not OE. Door switch

[@Pamelaeschannel]

why didnt you put the white pump motor housing back on the new pump?

[@samp.8117]

Where are these classes at?

[@callsneed]

Selma NC

[@jessecarr9415]

……………..and the cover ? oh yea it was forgotten

[@starzzzz527]

How much did u charge him?

[@callsneed]

That was a 3rd party warranty job..$250

[@virtuositycash]

@@callsneed Mike how did you know that it was the drain pump causing the problem on the LG Washer?

[@keithfillinger3182]

@@virtuositycash Mine is 15 year old LG Washer. It displays an OE code in the display and also does not drain the tub which is another tell. 😉

[@kevinjones1111]

This video is stupid beyond belief! Just pull the washer out a few feet and tilt it back towards the wall. You can access the pump through the bottom of the machine without taking the whole dang thing apart! This video is like changing a light bulb by accessing the fixture through the roof of your house! LOL!

[@joe94815]

It is not stupid. I don't have the room to tilt it back far enough. That's the first thing I tried.Machine is in a very tight location. Had to be lifted and carried about 2feet high and 2 feet back to be installed. Very goodvideo