LG · Washing Machine (Front Load)

LG Washing Machine (Front Load) UE error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 5m

The UE error appears when your LG washing machine detects an unbalanced load during the spin cycle. The lowercase uE means the machine is still trying to rebalance on its own — it fills with water, agitates the load, drains, and tries to spin again. After 3 failed attempts it switches to uppercase UE meaning it needs your help. This is one of the most common LG washer errors and almost always comes down to how the laundry is loaded, not a mechanical fault.

Common causes

Too few items in the drum causing clothes to clump on one side
One heavy item like jeans or a blanket pulling the drum off balance
Mixed fabrics where heavy and light items separate during spinning
Large single items like sheets or duvets that bunch up unevenly
Washing machine is not sitting level on the floor

How to fix it

1

Open the door and manually spread the clothes evenly around the drum
2

For small loads add one or two similar items to help balance the weight
3

For large items like blankets add a few towels to balance the load
4

Check that all four feet of the machine are level on the floor
5

Close the door and restart the spin cycle
6

If the error keeps appearing run a Rinse and Spin cycle with an empty drum — if UE still shows on an empty drum the machine needs a technician