Speed Queen Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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dL
Washer will not start cycle and displays dL; lid will not lock or repeatedly clicks.
Lid Lock Failure
dL/dU alternating
Washer alternates between dL and dU and will not start or complete cycle.
Lid Lock Communication Error
dU
Washer displays dU and will not start or advance; lid remains unlocked when it should lock.
Lid Unlock/Lid Switch Detection Fault
E dL
Front-load Speed Queen washer shows E dL and will not start; door will not lock.
Door Lock Error (Front-Load)
E dP
Front-load washer shows E dP; drain pump error, unit may not drain or may time out.
Drain Pump Failure (Front-Load)
E dR
Front-load washer shows E dR; drum rotation error, drum may not turn or may turn erratically.
Drive Motor / Motor Control Error
E dS
Front-load washer shows E dS; door status error, machine may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
Door Status Sensor Error
E dU
Front-load washer displays E dU; door remains locked at end of cycle or will not unlock.
Door Unlock Fault
E FL
Front-load washer shows E FL; door failed to lock at start of cycle.
Door Lock Failure to Engage
E HE
Front-load washer shows E HE; heating error on models with internal water heater.
Heater Circuit Fault
E nF
Front-load washer displays E nF; no water fill or very slow fill.
No Fill Error (Front-Load)
E OF
Front-load washer displays E OF; overfill or water level too high.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
E PS
Front-load washer displays E PS; power supply or control voltage error.
Control Power Supply Fault
E SL
Front-load washer shows E SL; spin lock or spin speed error.
Spin Speed / Tachometer Fault
E tS
Front-load washer displays E tS; temperature sensor error.
Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E Ub
Front-load washer displays E Ub; severe unbalance during spin, cycle aborts.
Severe Out-of-Balance Detection (Front-Load)
LE
Washer attempts to start but stops and displays LE; drum may not turn.
Motor Lock / Motor Overload Error
nF
Washer will not fill or takes a very long time to fill; nF (no fill) is displayed.
Water Fill Fault
nF1
Washer displays nF1 and stops during fill; may partially fill then time out.
Slow Fill / Restricted Fill Fault
OE
Washer will not drain or stops with water in the tub; OE (drain error) is displayed.
Drain Pump or Drain Path Obstruction
OE1
Washer intermittently fails to drain completely; OE1 or similar extended drain code appears.
Slow Drain / Partial Blockage
Ub
Washer displays Ub and will not reach full spin speed; tub shakes excessively.
Severe Out-of-Balance Condition
UE
Washer stops during spin and displays UE; clothes are wet and load is off-balance.
Unbalanced Load / Out-of-Balance Detection
Symptom
Top-load Speed Queen washer will not agitate but will fill and drain normally.
Agitator Drive Failure
Symptom
Top-load Speed Queen washer will not spin but will agitate and drain.
Spin Drive or Clutch Failure
Symptom
Top-load washer lid slams shut or does not stay open.
Lid Hinge or Damper Failure
Symptom
Washer dispenser drawer overflows or detergent remains in drawer after cycle.
Dispenser Water Flow or Siphon Fault
Symptom
Washer display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Washer does not fill with enough water; clothes barely covered even on deep fill settings.
Incorrect Water Level Sensing
Symptom
Washer emits a burning rubber smell during spin or agitation.
Belt Slippage or Motor Overheating
Symptom
Washer fills and then does nothing; no agitation or spin, but panel has power.
Motor or Motor Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Washer fills continuously and may overflow unless water is shut off manually.
Stuck Water Inlet Valve or Failed Water Level Control
Symptom
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside the drum.
Biofilm and Mold Build-up
Symptom
Washer leaks from the front door or lid area during wash.
Door/Lid Seal or Overflow Leak
Symptom
Washer leaks water from underneath during fill or wash.
External Leak from Hoses, Pump, or Tub Components
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle.
Insufficient Spin Speed or Spin Not Reached
Symptom
Washer leaves residue or lint on clothes after washing.
Poor Rinsing / Detergent or Lint Build-up
Symptom
Washer makes a loud grinding or roaring noise during spin.
Tub Bearing or Spin Bearing Failure
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or thumping noises during spin.
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Wear
Symptom
Washer stops mid-cycle and will not advance unless manually restarted.
Control or Timer Stalling
Symptom
Washer vibrates excessively and "walks" across the floor during spin.
Severe Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Washer will not start at all; no lights or response on control panel.
No Power / Dead Control
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| dL |
Washer will not start cycle and displays dL; lid will not lock or repeatedly clicks.
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Lid Lock Failure | View Details |
| dL/dU alternating |
Washer alternates between dL and dU and will not start or complete cycle.
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Lid Lock Communication Error | View Details |
| dU |
Washer displays dU and will not start or advance; lid remains unlocked when it should lock.
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Lid Unlock/Lid Switch Detection Fault | View Details |
| E dL |
Front-load Speed Queen washer shows E dL and will not start; door will not lock.
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Door Lock Error (Front-Load) | View Details |
| E dP |
Front-load washer shows E dP; drain pump error, unit may not drain or may time out.
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Drain Pump Failure (Front-Load) | View Details |
| E dR |
Front-load washer shows E dR; drum rotation error, drum may not turn or may turn erratically.
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Drive Motor / Motor Control Error | View Details |
| E dS |
Front-load washer shows E dS; door status error, machine may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
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Door Status Sensor Error | View Details |
| E dU |
Front-load washer displays E dU; door remains locked at end of cycle or will not unlock.
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Door Unlock Fault | View Details |
| E FL |
Front-load washer shows E FL; door failed to lock at start of cycle.
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Door Lock Failure to Engage | View Details |
| E HE |
Front-load washer shows E HE; heating error on models with internal water heater.
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Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E nF |
Front-load washer displays E nF; no water fill or very slow fill.
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No Fill Error (Front-Load) | View Details |
| E OF |
Front-load washer displays E OF; overfill or water level too high.
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Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E PS |
Front-load washer displays E PS; power supply or control voltage error.
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Control Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E SL |
Front-load washer shows E SL; spin lock or spin speed error.
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Spin Speed / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E tS |
Front-load washer displays E tS; temperature sensor error.
|
Water Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E Ub |
Front-load washer displays E Ub; severe unbalance during spin, cycle aborts.
|
Severe Out-of-Balance Detection (Front-Load) | View Details |
| LE |
Washer attempts to start but stops and displays LE; drum may not turn.
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Motor Lock / Motor Overload Error | View Details |
| nF |
Washer will not fill or takes a very long time to fill; nF (no fill) is displayed.
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Water Fill Fault | View Details |
| nF1 |
Washer displays nF1 and stops during fill; may partially fill then time out.
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Slow Fill / Restricted Fill Fault | View Details |
| OE |
Washer will not drain or stops with water in the tub; OE (drain error) is displayed.
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Drain Pump or Drain Path Obstruction | View Details |
| OE1 |
Washer intermittently fails to drain completely; OE1 or similar extended drain code appears.
|
Slow Drain / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| Ub |
Washer displays Ub and will not reach full spin speed; tub shakes excessively.
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Severe Out-of-Balance Condition | View Details |
| UE |
Washer stops during spin and displays UE; clothes are wet and load is off-balance.
|
Unbalanced Load / Out-of-Balance Detection | View Details |
| – |
Top-load Speed Queen washer will not agitate but will fill and drain normally.
|
Agitator Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top-load Speed Queen washer will not spin but will agitate and drain.
|
Spin Drive or Clutch Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top-load washer lid slams shut or does not stay open.
|
Lid Hinge or Damper Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer dispenser drawer overflows or detergent remains in drawer after cycle.
|
Dispenser Water Flow or Siphon Fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not fill with enough water; clothes barely covered even on deep fill settings.
|
Incorrect Water Level Sensing | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning rubber smell during spin or agitation.
|
Belt Slippage or Motor Overheating | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills and then does nothing; no agitation or spin, but panel has power.
|
Motor or Motor Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills continuously and may overflow unless water is shut off manually.
|
Stuck Water Inlet Valve or Failed Water Level Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor inside the drum.
|
Biofilm and Mold Build-up | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks from the front door or lid area during wash.
|
Door/Lid Seal or Overflow Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from underneath during fill or wash.
|
External Leak from Hoses, Pump, or Tub Components | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle.
|
Insufficient Spin Speed or Spin Not Reached | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves residue or lint on clothes after washing.
|
Poor Rinsing / Detergent or Lint Build-up | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes a loud grinding or roaring noise during spin.
|
Tub Bearing or Spin Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or thumping noises during spin.
|
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Wear | View Details |
| – |
Washer stops mid-cycle and will not advance unless manually restarted.
|
Control or Timer Stalling | View Details |
| – |
Washer vibrates excessively and "walks" across the floor during spin.
|
Severe Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not start at all; no lights or response on control panel.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
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