Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeuL
ApplianceWasher
uL on a top load Whirlpool washer is an off-balance warning. The washer’s automated methods did not manage to correct it, which leaves the redistribution to you, evenly around the washplate.
Balancing steps
Washer halted and OFb blinking: wait until the lid unlocks, spread the load out, shut the lid, and press START/PAUSE to resume.
Putting wet items or additional water into the basket may unbalance the washer.
Do not wash one item alone. Pair a rug or jeans jacket with a few towels.
Vibration and flashing dial lights
A washer that vibrates during spin, or halts with every dial light flashing, wants the items placed in loose heaps, evenly spaced around the washplate. For bulky, nonabsorbent pieces like comforters and poly-filled jackets, pick Bulky/Sheets and add Deep Water Wash.
If uL persists after the load is balanced, a technician visit can be booked by phoning (415) 687-4102. We take Whirlpool washer requests across San Francisco and the Bay Area through Whirlpool washer repair. Say what was in the load and the model number.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so uL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
uL means a top load Whirlpool washer has an off-balance load that must be redistributed manually.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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