All Maytag Washing Machine Error Codes

F3 E1

The water level pressure sensor is not communicating with the control board.

Moderate Repair 25–45 minutes

F5 E2

The washer door lock mechanism is not engaging properly.

Moderate Repair 20–45 minutes

F7 E1

The motor is not reaching the correct speed during a cycle.

Moderate Repair 30–60 minutes

F8 E1

The washer is not receiving adequate water flow.

Easy Fix 15–30 minutes

F9 E1

The washer cannot drain water within the expected time.

Moderate Fix 20–40 minutes

Sd

Too much detergent is creating excess suds in the drum.

Easy Fix 5–15 minutes

F0 E1

Items were detected in the drum during an Affresh or Clean Washer cycle.

Easy Fix 2–5 minutes

F0 E5

The drum load is severely unbalanced or exceeds the weight capacity.

Easy Fix 5–10 minutes

F5 E1

The door switch is not detecting the door as closed.

Moderate Repair 20–40 minutes

dL

The washer door failed to lock at the start of a cycle.

Moderate Repair 20–40 minutes

Ld

The washer is taking too long to drain the water.

Easy Fix 15–30 minutes

F8 E3

The washer has detected too much water in the tub.

Urgent — Flood Risk 20–40 minutes

F1 E1

The main control board (ACU) has experienced a fatal internal error, often caused by a power surge.

Advanced DIY 30-60 minutes

F1 E2

The motor control unit (MCU) has failed or lost communication with the main board.

Advanced DIY 45-90 minutes

F0 E2

The washer has detected an excessive load weight that exceeds the machine's capacity.

Easy Fix 5-10 minutes

F2 E1

A button on the user interface (control panel) appears to be stuck or continuously pressed.

Moderate 15-45 minutes

F2 E2

The user interface (control panel) has lost communication with the main control board.

Advanced DIY 30-60 minutes

F2 E3

The user interface board and main control board are incompatible or have a configuration mismatch.

Moderate 20-45 minutes

F3 E2

The water temperature sensor (thermistor) is reporting an out-of-range reading.

Moderate 30-60 minutes

F5 E3

The washer's lid lock mechanism is unable to unlock after the cycle completes.

Moderate 20-45 minutes

F5 E4

The washer has run three consecutive cycles without the lid being opened.

Easy Fix 1-2 minutes

F7 E5

The shifter mechanism that transitions between agitation and spin modes is not functioning correctly.

Moderate 30-60 minutes

F8 E2

The detergent dispenser motor cannot reach its desired position.

Easy Fix 15-30 minutes

HC

The hot and cold water inlet hoses are connected to the wrong faucets.

Easy Fix 10-15 minutes