The WM4500HBA is an LG front-load washer, rated at 5.0 cu ft. Current model — LG’s own US product page still carries this model with an active status flag, read 24 September 2026. On this platform, the OE fault code is one of the more common reasons it gets a service call.
Service calls on this washer most often trace to one of a short list: the OE, IE or UE fault codes. We confirm which one applies against the model and serial number before ordering a part.
Key Features
- Direct Drive motor rather than a belt-driven transmission
- Load-sensing spin control
- Front-load washer
- Rated at 5.0 cu. ft.
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
OE fault code — won't drain - a kinked drain hose, clogged pump filter, or over-sudsing
02
IE fault code — won't fill within the expected time - usually a supply valve or low water pressure
03
UE fault code — unbalanced load detected at spin, most often a bunched or lopsided wash