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Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 1Ub

1Ub on a Samsung washing machine usually means: The current load in the washer is unbalanced inside the tub. A Ur code (Unbalanced Load Retry) means the washer is going to try to add more water, try to balance the load, and then try the spin cycle again. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 1Ub points to the load balance sensor.

Fix it fast: Manufacturer troubleshooting steps. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
load balance sensor
Fault type
mechanical
Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix 1Ub — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Manufacturer troubleshooting steps

    DIY
    • Untangle and rearrange the laundry to be more balanced within the tub.
    • Close the door and restart the cycle (push the Start button).

Other Samsung Washing Machine codes

U6Degraded

The current load in the washer is unbalanced inside the tub. A Ur code (Unbalanced Load Retry) means the washer is going to try to add more water, try to balance the load, and then try the spin cycle again. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code U6 points to the load balance sensor.

1U6Degraded

The current load in the washer is unbalanced inside the tub. A Ur code (Unbalanced Load Retry) means the washer is going to try to add more water, try to balance the load, and then try the spin cycle again. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 1U6 points to the load balance sensor.

DC1Degraded

Main Door Errors: The door sensor recognises that the machine is running while the door is not firmly closed. Turn the machine off, verify the door is securely closed and that no items are caught in the door. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code DC1 points to the door lock.

dSDegraded

Main Door Errors: The door sensor recognises that the machine is running while the door is not firmly closed. Turn the machine off, verify the door is securely closed and that no items are caught in the door. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code dS points to the door lock.

d5Degraded

Main Door Errors: The door sensor recognises that the machine is running while the door is not firmly closed. Turn the machine off, verify the door is securely closed and that no items are caught in the door. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code d5 points to the door lock.

ddCDegraded

Add Door Errors: The Add Door is being detected as open or unlocked. Make sure there isn't anything keeping the door from closing securely. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code ddC points to the door lock.

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