Ub Samsung washing machine error Ub — unbalanced load

What it means

If your Samsung washing machine shows Ub: the laundry is unevenly distributed in the drum, so the spin is stopped or reduced.

Likely causes

Too small or too heavy a load, laundry bunched up (duvet, rug), machine not level, worn shock absorbers.

Full guide to this fault: Washing machine noisy and shaking on spin: causes and what to do

Safe steps you can try

Spread the laundry evenly, wash heavy items with other clothes and level the machine feet.

When to call a technician

If it happens with normal loads too, the shock absorbers, springs and bearings need checking.