Speed Queen TC5003WN 3.2 cu ft Classic Clean Top Load Washer with Stainless Steel Tub and 6 Wash Cycles E16 Error Fix: Door Strike Jammed

Error code E16 on the Speed Queen TC5003WN 3.2 cu ft Classic Clean Top Load Washer with Stainless Steel Tub and 6 Wash Cycles means: Door Strike Jammed. The door strike mechanism is jammed or stuck, preventing the door from locking or unlocking properly. This can cause the washer to fail to start or complete cycles safely.

The most successful fix is "Replace Door Strike Assembly" (medium difficulty, ~25 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $30-$50. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Door Strike Assembly") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 25 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver.

DIY cost: $30-$50. Professional repair typically costs $120-$170. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Speed Queen TC5003WN 3.2 cu ft Classic Clean Top Load Washer with Stainless Steel Tub and 6 Wash Cycles has 8 other known error codes, including: E1 (Water Fill Timeout), E10 (Heating Element Failure), E11 (Lid Switch Fault), E12 (Motor Tachometer Error), E13 (Water Temperature Sensor Open Circuit), and 3 more.

Error code E16 also appears on 4 other Speed Queen models: DC5003WE 7.0 cu ft Classic Electric Dryer with Stainless Steel Drum and 5 Temperature Settings, DG7004WG 7.0 cu ft Gas Dryer with Stainless Steel Drum and Sensor Dry Technology, DR5004WE 7.0 cu ft Electric Stack Dryer with Heavy Duty Cycles and Stainless Steel Drum, FF7009SN 3.2 cu ft Front Load Washer with Stainless Steel Drum and 12 Wash Cycles. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.