LG Washer UE Error Code
Load is unbalanced. Here is what it means and how to clear it, easiest fix first.
The laundry has bunched up on one side of the drum, so the washer cannot spin safely at full speed. It often happens with a single bulky item, a very small load, a mix of heavy and light items, or a washer that isn't sitting level.
Shown on front-load, top-load and SideKick pedestal models; some displays read it as uE. Top-load models try to rebalance on their own up to three times before pausing.
How to fix LG UE
Redistribute the load
Pause the cycle, open the door or lid, and spread the items evenly around the drum. Untangle sheets and separate heavy pieces like towels from light ones, then press Start/Pause.
Adjust the load size
Add a few similar items if the load is very small, or remove some if it's packed. LG suggests filling the drum about two-thirds of the way for the best balance, and washing bulky bedding one item at a time on the Bedding or Duvet cycle.
Avoid problem items
Rubber-backed bath mats, rugs, waterproof gear and stuffed items tend to throw the drum off balance. Wash pillow covers without the stuffing, and put a mesh laundry bag in with other clothes instead of running it alone.
Level the washer
Rock the washer corner to corner to check for wobble. Turn the leveling legs with a wrench, raising or lowering the low side until every leg rests solidly on the floor, then check with a bubble level across the top, front to back and side to side.
When to call a technician
If balanced, normal-size loads keep triggering the code on a level washer, have a technician check the suspension, shock absorbers or vibration sensor.
Parts that commonly cause UE
- shock absorbers
- suspension springs or rods
- leveling legs
Order parts by your exact model number so they fit.
Other LG washer codes
- OEWater won't drain
- IEWasher isn't filling with water
- dEDoor or lid won't lock
- LEMotor is locked or overloaded
- FETub has overfilled
- PEWater level sensor problem
- tETemperature sensor error
- SudToo many suds
- CLControl lock is on
- PFPower was interrupted
- CEMotor current too high
- dHEDrying fan motor problem
- FFWasher is frozen
- tCLTime to clean the tub
Frequently asked questions
What does UE mean on a LG washer?
The laundry has bunched up on one side of the drum, so the washer cannot spin safely at full speed. It often happens with a single bulky item, a very small load, a mix of heavy and light items, or a washer that isn't sitting level.
Can I fix LG UE myself?
Usually, yes. Most UE problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: redistribute the load.
What if UE keeps coming back?
A code that returns after a reset and the checks above usually means a part is wearing out. Note when UE appears (which cycle, how often) and have your model number ready; it helps a technician bring the right part on the first visit.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.