What to check first
Can I keep using it?
Do not keep using the appliance while this warning is active.
Do not keep running the appliance when water is visible, a leak warning is active, or water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Stop the cycle if safe, turn off water when appropriate, protect the floor, and avoid repeated resets until the leak source is understood.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not keep running the appliance while this code is active.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Laundry is unevenly distributed in the wash basket
- The load size is unsuitable for stable final spin
- Excess suds are interfering with the spin stage
- Too much water remains because drainage is slow
Basic checks
- Record Er, ub, stop the programme, and wait until the drum is completely still before using the normal door controls.
- Look for retained water through the door; if water remains, keep the door closed and follow the Er, dr path rather than starting another spin.
- If the door opens normally and no water can spill, redistribute the load evenly and remove items only when the basket is still; do not overpack the drum.
- Confirm that high-efficiency detergent was used in the amount appropriate for the load, and inspect only the visible drain hose for a simple kink or compression.
Reset or retry steps
- Use the normal Power/Cancel control once to clear Er, ub, as the guide allows; do not force the door or disconnect wet plumbing.
- Make one monitored spin only when no retained water or excess suds is visible, the load is balanced, the washer appears stable, and no leak is present; stop if the code or abnormal movement returns.
When to call a technician
- Contact Speed Queen service if Er, ub returns with a normal balanced load, correct detergent use, and no visible drain-hose restriction.
- Keep the washer off and arrange prompt help if water remains, the washer walks or strikes nearby surfaces, a hose is damaged, or any leak approaches electrical parts.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
FAQ
What does Speed Queen Washer code Er, ub usually mean?
Usually indicates that maximum speed was not reached in final spin. Model context matters: The guide separates Er, ub from a simple balance alert by naming three branches: uneven load, excess suds, and retained water from slow draining.
Can I keep using the washer with code Er, ub?
Do not keep using the appliance until the visible issue has been checked and the relevant safety warnings have been addressed. Do not steady, move, tilt, or level the washer while it is powered or while the drum can move; an unstable spin can cause injury or hose damage.
When should I call a technician for Speed Queen Er, ub?
Contact Speed Queen service if Er, ub returns with a normal balanced load, correct detergent use, and no visible drain-hose restriction. A qualified technician may check Drain hose, Drain pump, Load-balance sensing system, and Drive system against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.