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Speed Queen Er dr: The Washer Didn’t Drain

Er dr is Speed Queen’s drain code. On a top-loader the cause is usually in the hose or the standpipe; on a front-loader, check the foreign object trap behind the lower panel too.

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What Er dr Means on a Speed Queen

Speed Queen says Er dr means water is still present in the washer at the end of the cycle. The owner checks are the drain hose and the drain receptacle it empties into, looking for a kink, a clog or an installation problem, then unplugging the washer for 15 seconds. Front-load models add one step: clean the foreign object trap in front of the drain pump, where socks, coins and hair ties collect. Speed Queen also notes that standpipes outside its factory specifications aren’t covered by warranty, so the drain setup matters. Source: Speed Queen front-load user’s guide (opens in a new tab).

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Clearing Er dr Safely

Unplug the washer before reaching into any water.

1

Follow the drain hose

Trace the hose from the back of the washer to the standpipe or sink. Free any kinks and make sure the end isn’t jammed against the bottom of the pipe.

2

Test the house drain

Pour a bucket of water into the standpipe. If it backs up, the clog is in the house plumbing, not the washer.

3

Front-loaders: clean the trap

Speed Queen’s guide shows how: unplug, remove the two screws at the bottom of the front access panel, set out towels or a wet/dry vac, unscrew the cap on the left of the pump and clean the trap. Then unplug for 15 seconds after reassembly.

If the hose, drain and trap are clear and water still stays, book a diagnosis.→

When to Call a Technician

Schedule a repair if:

  • The drain path is clear and Er dr returns
  • The pump is silent at the end of the cycle
  • The pump hums but water won’t move
  • Water drips from under the cabinet

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Speed Queen Er dr Questions

Front-load models have a foreign object trap on the left side of the drain pump, behind the lower front access panel. Speed Queen’s top-load guide doesn’t describe an owner-serviced trap, so on a top-loader start with the hose and standpipe.

Speed Queen’s guides list plugged drain pipes, foreign objects in the washer or pump and standpipes beyond factory specifications as items that aren’t product failures, so the owner pays that service call.

Unplug the washer first. On a front-loader, Speed Queen’s trap-cleaning steps include catching residual water with a container, or a wet/dry shop vacuum if the drum is full.

Yes. Water left in the tub can stop the final spin from reaching full speed, which shows as a blinking decimal or Er ub; see our unbalanced load guide.

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