What Does the UE Code Indicate on an LG Washing Machine? Experiencing a UE error code on your LG top load washing machine? This error typically signals an issue with load balancing, tub positioning, or the machine not being level. Here’s what the UE error message means on your LG washer.
LG Top Load Washing Machine UE Error Code
Oversized clothing loads, overstuffing with blankets or towels, uneven distribution of wash loads, a misaligned tub, and an unlevel washer can lead to the UE error in washing machines. This error, indicated by the codes “uE” or “UE”, signals an unbalanced load.
To fix the UE error, simply redistribute the clothes within the washer or ensure the machine is level. When an LG washing machine detects an imbalance, it displays “uE” and attempts to auto-correct up to three times. If unsuccessful, it will continue to show the UE error, signaling the need for manual adjustment to resolve the load imbalance.
UE Error Code in LG Top Load Washers
The UE error code on LG top load washers typically arises due to three main issues: incorrect tub position, an unlevel washer, and uneven distribution of clothing weight.
Correct Tub Position and Washer Leveling
- Ensure the wash tub is properly aligned. Open the lid of your washer and inspect the interior.
- Examine the plastic guard. It should not appear more prominent on one side compared to the other. Adjust as needed to maintain balance.
LG washer UE error code – TUB POSITION FIX
If one side of the washing machine tub appears lower than the other, adjust it by raising the lower side. This adjustment involves manipulating the leveling feet located at the bottom of the machine. To elevate the washer, turn the leveling foot clockwise; to lower it, turn counterclockwise.
LG washer UE error code fix – level the washers feet on the bottom of the washer
Unevenly Distributed Clothing in Washer
Ensure that the clothes are evenly distributed within the washer drum. An imbalance where clothes are concentrated on one side can trigger a uE or UE error code.
LG Washer – Top Load Balancing & UE Error
Prevent the UE Error Code
For Small Wash Loads
- Include additional small items to balance the load better.
- Opt for a lower spin speed setting, or select the ‘no spin’ option for small loads.
For Mixed Fabric Loads
- Group similar fabric types together in the wash.
- Combine like items, such as washing all shirts together or all towels together.
For Various Types of Wash Loads
- Use the ‘bulky’ or ‘large’ cycle settings for washing items like rugs, towels, sheets, blankets, or pillows.
- Lower the spin speed, choosing either a low setting or no spin.
- For large items, manually rearrange the items in the drum to help prevent the UE error code.
Experiencing a UE error code on your LG top load washing machine? This error, commonly associated with the machine’s Smart Balance feature, can occur even when the washer is empty. LG has addressed this issue in newer models with a crucial software update.
If you’re facing problems or have any questions about the UE error code, please leave your queries in the comments section below. We’re here to help you resolve your issues promptly.
We have the same problem as thousands and thousands of other consumers have complained about. Our LG wt1101cw washer is on a flat concrete floor and perfectly leveled. It doesn’t matter if we have a full load or nothing in the machine at all it keeps refilling and trying to balance a load that is centered perfectly or not even there. This happens every time and it takes two hours and constant resetting to get a load done.
My question to LG is if we replace the ‘out of balance / evaporation sensor’ is it going to finally wash our clothes without incident?
We are having the same issue with our top load LG washer. We have adjusted and leveled it, tried smaller loads, low or no spin but still having same issue. Is there a known fix for this?
Our washer shows the UE code many many times during each load I try to wash. We have done everything you have suggested but nothing absolutely nothing has worked. Do we need a new sensor?
My top loading LG washing machine… every time I wash something I have to make sure it doesn’t keep filling up with water from the UE code.
I actually sit and watch every load when it gets ready to spin.
I can’t wait until the day when I can get another brand of machine.
LG should replace every one of these machines.
I have a top load washer which is only a little over three years old.
UE error code comes up on every load and when there is no load!
Can you please help?
Hello my lg washer continues to have UE message and with every load no matter what I washing, towels, sheets, baby clothes or adult clothes it cycles 3 times and then sits until I find it, my water bill has significantly increased. I have leveled the washer I have made sure things are distributed, nothing seems to solve the problem. Very frustrating!
I agree. It should never have been sold in stores. I think we all are going to lose the cost of the washers because they are all going to have to be replaced by another brand by each of us. LG does not want to take the responsibility of replacing these machines.
Ue error code the most annoying washing machine I’ve ever used.
I have a customer with model WT4870CW washer that keeps showing the UE error. The serial # is 308PNXL2A818. Does the software need to be reprogrammed?
My LG top load washing machine almost always gets the UE error.
Sometimes I remove and reload the wet heavy wash and it is fine but other times it takes several attempts.
Most recently it took 4 hours to complete a load of 6 bath towels.
We have made sure the tub and unit are level.
Is there a recall?
Certain models need reprogramming?
Just curious before I call in a service call and spend mega money on something that may or may not be fixable.