E17
Speed Queen · DR5004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Stack Dryer with Heavy Duty Cycles and Stainless Steel Drum
The start capacitor for the dryer motor has failed, preventing the motor from starting or causing it to hum without turning the drum. This error results in the dryer not tumbling and not drying clothes properly.
Error E17 on the Speed Queen DR5004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Stack Dryer with Heavy Duty Cycles and Stainless Steel Drum means: Motor Capacitor Failed. The top-ranked community fix is “Professional Capacitor and Motor Service” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $0). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer
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While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$200.
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The Speed Queen DR5004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Stack Dryer with Heavy Duty Cycles and Stainless Steel Drum has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E17 also appears on 4 other Speed Queen models:
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