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LG Washer UE — Unbalanced Load Error

The drum thumps, tries to spin several times, and the load comes out soaked.

Stylised cutaway illustration of a washing machine; individual parts are not labelled

What does LG UE mean?

The drum detected a severe imbalance during the spin cycle. The washer stops spinning to prevent damage from excessive vibration.

What causes LG UE?

  • Single heavy item (towel, jeans, comforter) bunched on one side of the drum
  • Washing a single heavy item without pairing items
  • Worn or broken suspension rods or shock absorbers
  • Washer not level on the floor

How to fix LG UE yourself

  1. 1 Open the door, redistribute the laundry evenly around the drum, and restart the spin cycle.
  2. 2 If washing a single heavy item (like a comforter), add a few towels to balance the load.
  3. 3 Check that all four leveling feet are contacting the floor — use a level on top of the machine and adjust feet if needed.