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Speed Queen Washer error code

Speed Queen Washer Error EI01

IR communication transmission failure.

IR communication transmission failure.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Speed Queen washer repair guide for error EI01
Error codeEI01Washer

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Turn the washer off, wait two minutes, then turn it back on.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Make sure the door or lid is fully closed before starting another cycle.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Check the load size and distribution, then restart a short test cycle.

A quick explanation

What does EI01 mean?

IR communication transmission failure.

The answer you came for

How to fix Speed Queen washer error EI01

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Turn the washer off, wait two minutes, then turn it back on.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Make sure the door or lid is fully closed before starting another cycle.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Check the load size and distribution, then restart a short test cycle.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Inspect visible hoses, the drain path, and the inlet screens for obvious blockage.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Stop using the washer if the same code returns immediately after the reset.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Use the displayed symptom as the main clue: IR communication transmission failure.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Ei01 Error (Step-by-Step) Confirm the display is showing exactly Ei01 and not a similar-looking code.Turn the washer off and disconnect power before opening panels or checking wiring.Check the simple causes first: load balance, hoses, water supply, drain path, and door or lid closure.Use the full model number from the washer tag before ordering any replacement part.Restore power and run a short test cycle after the basic checks are complete.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.

What to Check Next on This Speed Queen Washer Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat this as a reset-only problem if the code keeps returning; use what the appliance does during the failed part of the cycle to choose the next check. Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle. Check load balance, detergent level, water supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts. Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior. Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control. Use the complete Speed Queen washer model number before ordering parts, because the same code can use different assemblies across platforms. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Speed Queen model number from the appliance tag before ordering. The same error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, or control boards depending on the exact model. Likely Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Speed Queen Washer part can vary by full model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Speed Queen washer IR communication board Common replacement category: IR communication board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumIR communication errors can involve the communication board or control interface. Search Amazon for Speed Queen washer IR communication board Washer communication harness Common replacement category: Communication harness Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumTimeout and framing errors can be caused by wiring or connector issues. Search Amazon for Washer communication harness Commercial washer control board Common replacement category: Machine control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumControl-board matching must be confirmed by full model number. Search Amazon for Commercial washer control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Control communication fault
  • Temporary control state error

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Speed Queen Washer error EI01 points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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