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LG · Washing machine · UE

Drain-system checks

The washer could not balance the load for spinning.

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

GUIDANCE

Drain-system checks for error UE

Drain-system checks can help narrow the context of LG UE, but this page does not claim that the named system is the failed component. Begin with the manufacturer meaning — The washer could not balance the load for spinning. — then complete only accessible checks: Pause the cycle and redistribute items evenly.; Add or remove items so the load is neither a single heavy item nor extremely small.; Check the washer feet and level the cabinet according to the installation guide..

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