Maytag Dryer Error Codes
Maytag dryer codes include AF airflow, F01 control, and gas valve faults on MED and MGD series vented dryers.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many Maytag dryer faults without parts.
- 1Clean lint screen and inspect vent run to exterior
- 2Vacuum lint from the blower housing if accessible
- 3Verify gas valve is open on MGD models
- 4Replace crushed flexible vent with rigid or semi-rigid duct
- 5Run timed dry to test heat independent of moisture sensors
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their Maytag dryer:
- AF restricted airflow after every load
- Clothes still damp with adequate heat at the exhaust
- F22 exhaust thermistor on electric MED6230HW
- Gas burner cycles off quickly on MGD6230HW
- Drum thumping when the support rollers wear
All Maytag dryer error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| F01 | Main electronic control board failureF01 on Maytag dryers signals the main control board failed its internal memory check. Heat, motor, and moisture sensing commands stop until the board resets or is replaced. | View fix → |
| F02 | Key stuck on the user interfaceF02 means the console detects a keypad or touch button held continuously. The dryer will not start a cycle while it thinks a selection key is pressed. | View fix → |
| F03 | Exhaust thermistor open circuitF03 means the exhaust thermistor sent an open-circuit reading. The control cannot modulate heat safely without exhaust temperature feedback and may shut off the burner or element. | View fix → |
| F04 | Moisture sensor openF04 indicates the moisture sensor circuit is open. Auto-dry cycles rely on these metal strips inside the front bulkhead to detect dampness and end the cycle. | View fix → |
| F05 | Door switch circuit openF05 means the door switch never reported closed. Maytag dryers block motor and heat circuits until the door strike depresses the switch plunger fully. | View fix → |
| F06 | Communication failure between boardsF06 means the user interface board and main control lost serial communication. Display, knob input, and heat commands cannot synchronize. | View fix → |
| F07 | Moisture sensor shortedF07 is the opposite of F04—the moisture sensor circuit reads a short. Auto-dry may end immediately or not advance because the board sees constant wetness. | View fix → |
| F08 | Static discharge on the keypadF08 is a static-sensitive keypad fault. Dry winter air or synthetic clothing can discharge into the touch panel and momentarily confuse the UI. | View fix → |
| F09 | Software version mismatchF09 appears when the user interface and main control report mismatched software versions. After a partial board replacement the two assemblies may not communicate correctly. | View fix → |
| F10 | Supply voltage out of rangeF10 means the control detected line voltage outside the safe 108–132 VAC window. Motor and heat outputs are disabled to protect components. | View fix → |
| F11 | Shorted keypad detectedF11 means the UI sees a continuous short on one keypad line—different from F02 stuck key which is a logic state. Liquid spills or board failure are common triggers. | View fix → |
| F12 | Relay failure on the main controlF12 indicates a drive relay on the main control failed its self-test. The board cannot reliably switch heat, motor, or valve outputs. | View fix → |
| F13 | EEPROM checksum error on controlF13 means the main control EEPROM failed a checksum verification at power-up. Stored cycle profiles and calibration data may be corrupt. | View fix → |
| F14 | Secondary EEPROM verification failedF14 is a second checksum fault path on the same control platform as F13. The board detected corrupted non-volatile memory during initialization. | View fix → |
| F15 | Corrupted EEPROM data blockF15 means readable EEPROM returned data outside expected parameters—cycle times, temperature tables, or motor profiles may be invalid. | View fix → |
15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.