E18
Speed Queen · FF7009SN 3.2 cu ft Front Load Washer with Stainless Steel Drum and 12 Wash Cycles
The motor start/run capacitor has failed or is out of specification, causing the motor not to start or run inefficiently. This results in no spin or loud humming noise.
Error E18 on the Speed Queen FF7009SN 3.2 cu ft Front Load Washer with Stainless Steel Drum and 12 Wash Cycles means: Capacitor Failure. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Capacitor” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $20-$35). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$160.
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The Speed Queen FF7009SN 3.2 cu ft Front Load Washer with Stainless Steel Drum and 12 Wash Cycles has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E18 also appears on 4 other Speed Queen models:
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