LG washer makes a grinding noise and doesn’t drain? This is a very typical LG washer drain issue. Your washer sounds like it is about to take off and it is full of water. This bad washer noise while draining is indeed a scary one.
So when the LG washer makes noise and won’t drain it will display an OE error code which means it has an issue with the drain pump.
Please check the filter first and see if it is clean. Then check the drain pump impeller by rotating it with your finger or pen or screwdriver. If nothing is stuck in the drain pump area it means that your LG washer drain pump failed.
In order to fix this issue with the LG washer makes noise or lg washer makes a weird noise and won’t drain you need drain pump replacement. Drain pump replacement for LG washer is a routine job for any appliance repair company. If this issue with your LG washer makes a grinding sound and won’t drain is the only problem with the washing machine it is worth fixing. Techvill Appliance Repair will charge 250 - 350 CAD (200-280 USD) for this job (diagnostic, parts, labor included) here in Calgary.
If you are wondering why all of a sudden your LG washer makes a weird noise and doesn’t drain, most likely it is just time and the drain part worn out. Usually, it happens when the washer is 5-8 years old and depends on how gently you operate your washing machine.

Techvill Appliance Repair is a fully certified and insured appliance repair company in Calgary, Alberta. We repair all kinds of home appliances in Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere, Bragg Creek, Langdon, De Vinton, Balzac, Redwood Meadows, Springbank, Bearspaw.


If you reside in Calgary or the surrounding area and you want us to take a look at your broken appliances, feel free to give us a call at 587 355 2581.

TechVill Appliance Repair provides the following services for appliances of all makes - Whirlpool, Kenmore, GE, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG, Bosch, Maytag, Electrolux, Blomberg, Amana, Thermador, Miele, Viking:
Fridge Repair Calgary and area
Dryer Repair Calgary and area
Washer Repair in Calgary and area
Dishwasher Repair Calgary and area
Oven Repair Calgary and area
Stove Repair Calgary and area
Range Repair Calgary and area
We use only certified parts to repair washing machines, repair dryer, repair ovens, repair fridges, repair dishwashers, and provide the warranty for both parts and labor.