Lg wt5001cw washer getting UE fault code even when spinning empty & shakes

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An LG washer displaying the UE or uE error code means that the load in the washer is unbalanced. ... When the uE error code is displayed, it means that the washer is trying to resolve the issue. The washer will fill with water to try to balance the load. It will then drain and try to spin again.
Jun 7, 2021

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Sounds like an electrical problem to me

The agitator has a gear like attachment that meets the long shaft up the center of the tub. If the alignment is off and not exactly in place the agitator will move or the gear-like part will wear down, become rounded, or break. The agitator must fit perfectly and tight. A nut on top (under the cap) has to be turned down tight.

The UE error code (Unbalanced Error) displays when you wash items that cause the machine to shake badly during the spin cycle, if possible wash and drain the items only, then open the door and stack the items evenly on both sides of the drum in order to balance it, now select the spin cycle.

the reason for ue can be one of these

The load is too small.

• The appliance is tilted.

• Laundry is gathered to one side.
• Non distributable things are put into the drum

UE means the washer has experienced a severe out of balance condition during the spin cycle, do not overload the washer and if necessary reduce the wash load size, distribute the items in the washer more evenly, this is especially true with heavy items like towels and jeans,.

I have a similar problem. The washer was showing error code UE, but would tumble when empty in test mode, but would not spin and made a grinding noise. The bolt that attaches the rotor to the motor was loose and the rotor was spinning on the spindle that rotates the drum. I tightened the bolt, and it spins when empty, but still gives a UE error code when full. Remove the rear cover and check the tightness of the center bolt.

This is an Imbalance code. Your issue may be with:

• The load is too small
• The appliance is tilted
• Laundry is gathered to one side
• Non-distributed things are put into the drum

Try adjusting the load size, and make sure the unit is level.

this is what i just found on the internet...
With any washing machine, it is vital to ensure that the load is evenly balanced when using a spin cycle. Redistribute washing by adding or removing items to ensure a more balanced load. ... If the door remains locked and the machine is displaying UE error, please run a drain program.5 Jul 2016

My Samsung washing machine is showing a UE code during a spin ...

or try this link..
Error code UE on LG Front Loading Washing Maching Google Search

I believe that UE is the fault of an unbalanced load which caused the drum to hit the switch or faulty load balance switch.

If the switch is stuck you can try to shake the inner drum kind of violently up and down (you won't be able to hurt it).


If the machine exibits the same error code with the drum empty then it is possible that the switch is damaged and will have to be replaced.