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Speed Queen Er bb — Broken Belt Error

Speed Queen Washer · Error code Er bb

What Er bb Means

Er bb means a broken drive belt was detected — the motor turns but the basket does not.

Symptoms

  • Drum will not spin/agitate
  • Motor runs but no tub movement
  • Er bb on the display

Common Causes

1
Broken drive belt

The belt connecting the motor to the drive has snapped.

2
Worn or damaged pulleys

A failed pulley can throw or shred the belt.

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug the washer and access the belt/drive (cabinet removal required).
  2. Replace the broken belt and inspect the pulleys.
  3. If you are not comfortable with the disassembly, have a technician do it.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Washer Drive Belt View on Amazon→

More Speed Queen Washer Codes

E1 E1 — Water fill timeout Er dL Er dL — Door Lock Fatal Error Er dr Er dr — Drain Error Er FL Er FL — Fill Error Er nF Er nF — No Water Flow Error Er oF Er oF — Overflow Error

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.