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Replacing your LG Washer Washing Machine Drain Pump
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Washing Machine Drain Pump

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PartSelect Number PS3579318
Manufacturer Part Number 4681EA2001T
Manufactured by LG
Product Description

Washing Machine Drain Pump Specifications

The drain pump and motor assembly may also be known as the washer drain pump and is a part for your washer. The drain pump helps expel water from the washing machine. The drain pump is activated after the spin cycle speed is maintained for a specific period of time. To make this installation you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a small flat-blade screwdriver, a pair of needle-nose pliers, and a pair of slip-joint pliers. Note that the pump casing is not included. This medium-difficulty repair may vary, but can generally be started by disconnecting power, then removing the top of the washer by taking out the four back screws and two small brackets. Then, remove the front panel by taking out the two screws and eight tabs that should be taken from the top. Moving down the front of the washer, remove the door, latch, tub gasket, and drain cover. Disconnect the drain hoses and clip from under the drain assembly, and install new assembly from there. Reassemble parts in direct reverse order -- taking photos during disassembly and keeping parts clearly organized can help here. Despite the number of steps, you will only need a standard Phillips screwdriver to complete this repair.
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Replacing your LG Washer Washing Machine Drain Pump

Replacing your LG Washer Washing Machine Drain Pump
Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will not drain | Draining Issues | Leaking | Engine runs but does not pump water
This part works with the following products:
Washer, Washer Dryer Combo.
This part works with the following products:
LG, Kenmore.
Part# 4681EA2001T replaces these:
AP5328388, 2003273, 4681EA2001T, 4681EA1007D, 4681EA1007G, 4681EA2001D, 4681EA2001N, 4681EA2001U
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Washing maching wouldn't drain
Removed the top of the washer by removing the 4 back screws and 2 small brackets. Then I removed the front panel, this was actually the hardest part, 2 screws and 8 tabs that you pop out carefully from the top of the panel. I only disconnected the power button and was able to rest the panel on top of the washer. The rest of the washer came apart quickly just moving down the front of the washer and removing the door, latch, tub gasket, drain cover. Removing the pump was just a mater of disconnecting the drain hoses, and one clip under the drain assembly. 3 screws attach the drain to assembly to the pump and only 2 wires that are clearly marked. Reassembly is just going back through in reverse order of disassenbly. The best thing about this is that it all comes apart with a standard phillips screwdriver.
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  • Jorge from Apple Valley, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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noisy operation, sometimes did not drain, gave OE code
Thank you for the very helpful YouTube video. After watching the video, I was able to diagnose the problem, buy the part from your website, and complete the repair. This is my personal machine - I am not a professional repairman.
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  • Michael from RALEIGH, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Pump rotor broke off shaft.
There are two pumps in this system. I turned the washer on its side and took off bottom plate. There are several screws holding this on. I then took the entire pump assembly off. There are 3 screws holding each pump on the brown plastic body. Each pump has a positive and negative lead. I switched out the pump and reassembled. The hardest part is getting the 3 "shock absorbers in place with the rubber sleeves. I think the book suggest getting to the pump from the front side but I went through the bottom. Worked good. I did wonder however if the other pump was working. Do you need two pump working to get flow? By replacing one pump I went from no flow to good flow. Cost me $75.00
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  • Bill from COTTAGE GROVE, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Washer would not drain OE error on screen
Wife wanted to spend $800 on a new washer." You don't know what your doing" she said. Parts Select not only showed me how to take it apart, but easy instructions to put back together and a "how bout them apples" to the wife!!!
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  • Karl from BERLIN, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Washer was not draining
I shut the water off, unplugged the machine, and had to scoop the water out of the drum. When I opened the drain filter, about another half gallon of water came out. There are two screws that hold on each clip that secures the top. They are hard to see if you have a cramped laundry room and can't see behind the machine. The top slides back about 1-2 inches and lifts up, it can be tough to get it started. The rest of the machine came apart easily, just go slow and look for more screws if it does not come apart. I pried on the band that secures door near the spring to keep from distorting it. The website video was pretty good. The pump assembly has to come out the machine to replace it, the use a 10MM socket. Be careful not to over tighten when you reinstall. They are threading back into plastic. A long set of needle nose pliers works well for the clamps on the 3 hoses. Be sure to get all wiring back into it holders or vibration could cause grounding or shorting issues. I took some time to clear the small drain that is in the door seal. It was clogged with debris. The band was the most difficult thing to put back on. Start at the top. I used a flat screwdriver to help, but be careful not to poke a hole in the seal.
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  • Bryant from USK, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Washer drain pump failure
I watched the video on repairing an LG front load washer. Even though mine is a washer/dryer all-in-one unit to repair was pretty much the same. the only real change with my unit is there are two screws in the area of the bottom filter/drain hose that needs to be removed to be able to take the bottom panel off. This will reveal two more screws to take the front door panel off. To avoid a wet mess, take a wet/dry vac and suck as much water out of the drain hose as you can and have to available to catch any left over water that spills when the hoses are removed. Another thing that can be very useful is to use a piece of cardboard. When you remove the various screws, push them into the cardboard and label each set for reassembly.
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  • Chris from ITHACA, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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LG washing machine drain pump failure
PartSelect's instruction video on replacing this drain pump makes this repair doable even for a first timer like me. In addition to following the video instructions, I found that using plastic bicycle tire levers to reinstall the band clamp around the bellows was easier than using a screwdriver and less likely to scratch or damage the area. Beginners might want to take photos when disassembling the washer for reference if needed during reassembly. My washer's innards weren't exactly like the one in the instruction video, and the photos gave me a way to double check as I put it back together.
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  • Steven from LODI, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Washing machine not draining / stopping after wash cycle
I first checked to make sure that there was not a clogged pipe. After making sure that was not the issue, I replaced the drain pump. It was VERY easy following this youtube video, step by step. The hardest part was the getting the ring (with a spring on it) back around the part by the door. I had someone help me stretch it, and hold it so that I could feed it back on. A tool to stretch the spring would have been helpful.
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  • Steve from CHARLOTTE, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Drain pump needed to be replaced
Replaced drain pump following easy to follow video. Also replaced circulation pump at same time, as it is connected to common sump housing and only added a few more minutes to repairs.
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MOTOR ASSEMBLY,AC,PUMP
  • Dean from COMMACK, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Washer would not drain
I followed the steps outlined on (several) web sites detailing the replacement process. Just Google " LG front load washer won't drain". A couple of small quirks cropped up that required some adaptations such as: I had to purchase an automotive hose clamp to reinstall the main tub drain hose to the pump manifold. I couldn't get the oem clamp back on. It kept slipping out to the jaws of my pliers and I don't own a pair of those clamp pliers that make the job easy. Also, the hex head/phillips screws used to attach the front panel to the frame were very tightly installed AND they had their heads rounded off! I didn't have the hand strength to make the phillips screwdriver loosen them so I used a pair of vise grips to carefully start the process and used the phillips to finish. Finally, the wire loop used to retain the big gasket that seals the front had door is tricky to reinstall. It took two people to get it right. All in all , the videos make the job pretty routine.
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  • David from MURRYSVILLE, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Arnie
October 26, 2017
I removed the drain pump motor assuming is was bad because of an oe error code and no obvious blockage. How can i be sure of the exact replacement part, it looks the same. And what about these after market parts; 1/3 the price. My washer has 2 pumps i focused on the drain motor, assuming the other would be ok. Any thoughts?
For model number WM0742HWA
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Hi Arnie, Thank you for your question. There are three causes for the OE error code on your machine. Either there are blockages in your drain pump, your drain filter is clogged, or your drain hose is bent/blocked. I would suggest you check both your filter and hoses as well. I would not be able to comment on after market parts because we only deal in OEM parts. The second pump is just your circulation pump and does not have anything to do with your draining. It just makes sure that any suds inside of the drain tube leading from your drum get's cycled back into the cleaning process. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Sofia
August 22, 2017
I've replaced the drain pump, just about a year ago. Now... same thing washer will drain / but will not spin out. what is the difference between 4681ea2001n and 4681ea2001t ? i do not recall the model # that i ordered... my washer is LG, from approximately 2005. how do i know that i did in fact get the correct part? and... going forward (since, evidently, im gonna need yet another one...) what model # do i order? wm.0642.hw / LG washer / approx purchase date 2005. thanks very much. will await your response before i order again!
For model number WM0642HW
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Hi Sofia, Thank you for your inquiry. The manufacturer has replaced part number 4681EA2001N with part number 4681EA2001T. Part number 4681EA2001T is listed under the model number you provided, WM0642HW. If this is the correct model number from your appliance than you ordered the correct part. If you ordered the part from us within the last 12 months we can enter a refund under warranty for you and reorder the part. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Mario
December 12, 2018
Does this water pump work for my LG model, after trying to wash with my washer, the washer stops when spinning at around 7 minutes and shows oe. The water stays inside my washer and i’ve already checked the filter and everything seems fine. Also i hear a sound at the bottom of the washer before it stops.
For model number WM3370HWA
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Hello Mario, thank you for your question. OE error code indicates that the washer is unable to drain the water it used during the wash cycle. OE can be triggered by a kinked drain hose or a clogged drain pump filter. If those have been checked you will want to replace the drain pump part number PartSelect Number PS3579318. Good luck with your repair!

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Chad H.
January 16, 2019
Apparently i need to replace the drain pump motor, so i have watched the video to see exactly what i am getting into with this repair. Since i will have to open her up to do the job, is there any other parts you would suggest replacing in the spirit of keeping good maintenance on the machine... kind of like a tune-up package? i was thinking about the door boot, mine is kind of moldy but works just fine. any thoughts?
For model number WM2075CW
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Hello Chad, Thank you for the question. We do not carry a kit sorry but you can check the springs for the drum, Part Number: PS3524574, the gasket Part Number: PS3522859, Shocks Part Number: PS3522309 and the door gasket Part Number: PS3524977 as these are the most commonly sold part due to wear. Hope this helps!

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Peter
January 2, 2018
We had an error code come up saying that the drain screen ro drain hose may be blocked. We have had this before and it was no big deal to clear the screen. However, this time, the screen was clean and rather than removing the drain hose, thought to blow it out to see if there was a blockage. Nothing blocking, air passed through fine. Put the machine back together, ran a rinse and spin cycle and it performed fine. Ran the next load of laundry and it again came up with a code saying it could not drain again. ***note, the drain motor was pretty loud while running after i had already drained the tub when checking for blockages. Possibly because there was no water to pump? Not sure where to go from here.....new pump? your advice would be greatly appreciated.
For model number WM2688HNM
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Hello Peter, Thank you for your inquiry. I would advise checking the drain pump to see if it has any clogs and test it with a multimeter to see if it has continuity. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, there are YouTube videos available to assist you. Hope this helps!

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Donovan
April 13, 2018
My LG washer will leak water on to the floor anytime we do a light load of cloths. There is no apparent leaking while doing medium or heavy loads. The puddle of water forms under the area where the drain pump/filter is located.
For model number WM2301HW
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Hello Donovan, thank you for your question. If the unit is leaking around the drain pump/filter area, we would recommend checking the filter to be sure its not clogged, as well as the hoses that lead to and from the drain pump. with the access panel removed, run a small load and watch to see if you can notice exactly where the leak is coming from. It might be from a hose, or the drain pump itself. If those parts are not leaking, check to see if the water is leaking down from the dispenser or the water valve and dripping down to the bottom of the unit. I hope this helps!

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Gert
November 6, 2018
Further question. I started the washer as you suggested, pulled the plug and the water stopped coming in. Not clear from your previous response if this means a defective water inlet valve (hot or cold, response is the same). Or if it is the pressure switch. Thanks
For model number MW2016CW
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Hello Gert, thank you for your question. If the water stopped coming in when power was removed from the unit the valves are working. I would recommend testing/replacing the pressure switch and the pressure hose.

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Mary
January 30, 2018
We need to replace the drain pump on our washer but aren't sure of the part number. Will the part # ps3579318 work or not? Every time i start to order it a message comes up that it may not fit, i don't want to order it and it not be correct. With 4 kids i really need my washer... now.
For model number WM3570HVA
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Hello Mary, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we do show that this is the drain pump that will fit on the model number you provided. Hope this helps!

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Joy
February 19, 2020
In need of replacing the pump on my LG washing machine I am including the serial number on this message 205kwel49044 Model number wm2655hva I hope this helps in locating the correct pump Thank you in advance
For model number WM2655HVA
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Hello and thank you for writing. Drain pump and motor assembly PS3579318 is in the list of compatible parts for your model number. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.

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Cuata
November 19, 2017
Washer is not going through the rinse cycle
For model number WM245tH
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Hi Cuata, Thank you for the question. If the washer is not going through the cycles you will need to replace the Timer Switch. Sadly, we do not have any information on the model number you provided. Could you please verify the number you provided us with? If it is correct, and resubmit the question and we will be happy to locate the part needed. Look forward to hearing from you!

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