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LG · Washing machine · UE

Diagnostic overview

The washer could not balance the load for spinning.

Diagnostic nodeUEDIAGNOSIS
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Coverage: Many LG front-load and top-load washers; exact display behavior varies by model.

GUIDANCE

Diagnostic overview for error UE

Use the sequence meaning → symptoms → accessible checks → stop conditions. For UE, the current manufacturer-sourced summary is: LG describes UE/Ub as an unbalanced-load condition caused by uneven laundry distribution, an unsuitable load size or a washer that is not level.

Safe sequence

  1. 1Pause the cycle and redistribute items evenly.
  2. 2Add or remove items so the load is neither a single heavy item nor extremely small.
  3. 3Check the washer feet and level the cabinet according to the installation guide.

Stop and get qualified help when

  • The drum bangs violently even with an ordinary balanced load
  • The washer moves across the floor
  • The error returns on every normal load after leveling
Primary sourceLG USA Support — UE/Ub error ↗Verified 2026-07-17 · manufacturer