E3
Speed Queen · DR7004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Advanced Moisture Sensing and Stainless Steel Drum
This error occurs when the high limit thermostat opens due to excessive temperature in the dryer. It stops the heating element to prevent overheating, causing the dryer to run without heat.
Error E3 on the Speed Queen DR7004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Advanced Moisture Sensing and Stainless Steel Drum means: High Limit Thermostat Open. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace High Limit Thermostat” (medium difficulty, ~40 min, DIY cost: $20-$35). 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: $100-$180.
The Speed Queen DR7004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Advanced Moisture Sensing and Stainless Steel Drum has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E3 also appears on 1 other Speed Queen model:
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