LG top load front control model # W1201CW

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

LG W1201CW showing uneven load errors on small washes

The problem

LG top load front control washing machine W1201CW was increasingly showing an uneven load error. The owner had previously replaced the stabilisers once after about four years and was concerned they might need repeated replacement. Typical use was around three washes a week, often about half full.

Likely cause

The strongest supported diagnosis is load distribution rather than a confirmed mechanical fault. The accepted reply stated that half loads are more likely to go uneven, especially when heavy and light items are mixed, and that an uneven load error usually indicates the wash was not balanced rather than a fault with the machine.

What fixed it

Try washing fuller loads and avoid small mixed loads where a few heavy items can offset lighter items. No confirmed evidence in the discussion shows that further parts replacement was required, and the exact repair was not documented.

Checks to try

• Reviewed the manual
• Noted the error is more frequent on about half-full loads
• Previous stabilisers had been replaced once