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Speed Queen Dryer Error Code E5: Meaning and Fix

E5
How E5 appears on a Speed Queen dryer display.
Speed Queen dryer heating element part photo, the component usually involved when E5 (heating fault) appears
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Also shown as: E-5

Reading the dryer display

On a dryer the code shows in the time-remaining window or as blinking status lights. Write down the characters before you press anything, because starting a new cycle usually clears the display. Speed Queen shows two characters such as Ed or E1 on the control.

Speed Queen, from Alliance Laundry Systems, builds commercial-grade home laundry. Its washers and dryers use short error codes such as E1 or Ed, and the control is simpler than most consumer brands, which makes diagnosis more direct. The codes apply to model numbers such as DR7, DC5 and TR7; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes E5

How to fix it

  1. Switch the appliance off at the breaker and let it cool completely before working on it.
  2. Inspect the heater wiring and connectors for scorching, looseness or corrosion and reseat them.
  3. Clean the vent; test and replace the thermal fuse.
  4. Test the heating element and the temperature sensor for continuity/resistance with a multimeter against the values in your service sheet.
  5. Replace whichever component fails the test; never bypass a thermal fuse.
  6. Reassemble, restore power and run a hot cycle, checking that the water or air reaches temperature in a normal time.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Dryer Heating ElementD510329PFind part

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Questions

What does error E5 mean on a Speed Queen dryer?

The dryer is not producing heat. Exact behavior can vary by model and software version; confirm against your own manual.

Can I keep using my dryer while E5 is showing?

You can run cold or short cycles in a pinch, but results will be poor, and a heater that stays on is a safety concern, so repair it soon.

How do I clear E5, and can I fix it myself?

Cancel the program, switch the appliance off and leave it unplugged (or the breaker off) for about five minutes, then restart. The code only stays cleared if the underlying problem is fixed, so work through the steps above. Parts here involve electronics, heating or sealed components, so consider a qualified technician if the basic checks do not clear it.

Other Speed Queen dryer codes

Representative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E1 (inlet temperature sensor fault) was not photographed separatelyE1Inlet temperature sensor faultRepresentative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E2 (exhaust temperature sensor fault) was not photographed separatelyE2Exhaust temperature sensor faultRepresentative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E3 (moisture sensor / control fault) was not photographed separatelyE3Moisture sensor / control faultRepresentative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E4 (door switch fault) was not photographed separatelyE4Door switch faultRepresentative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E6 (restricted airflow) was not photographed separatelyE6Restricted airflowRepresentative Speed Queen dryer part photo (a heating element unit); the specific component for E7 (motor fault) was not photographed separatelyE7Motor fault

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including DR7, DC5, ADE9RGS, LDE30.