Maytag Refrigerator Error Codes
Maytag French-door and top-freezer refrigerators use cooling and ice maker faults on MFI and MFF series.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many Maytag refrigerator faults without parts.
- 1Clean condenser coils on MFI2570FEZ and similar
- 2Check door gasket seal with dollar-bill test
- 3Replace filter if ice production slowed
- 4Clear freezer vents blocked by food packages
- 5Verify unit has recommended side clearance
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their Maytag refrigerator:
- Refrigerator section warm, freezer OK
- Ice maker not harvesting cubes
- Frost buildup in freezer compartment
- Water on floor from defrost drain clog
- Compressor runs without shutting off
All Maytag refrigerator error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Freezer evaporator fan not runningCode 22 on Maytag French-door and side-by-side refrigerators means the freezer evaporator fan did not report rotation. Cold air stops circulating from the freezer into the fresh food section. | View fix → |
| 23 | Defrost heater circuit openCode 23 indicates the adaptive defrost system detected an open defrost heater circuit. Frost will accumulate on the evaporator until airflow fails. | View fix → |
| 24 | Defrost thermostat open during defrostCode 24 means the defrost thermostat did not close when the heater energized. The board interprets this as a failed defrost temperature path. | View fix → |
| 25 | Defrost cycle ran too longCode 25 appears when a defrost cycle exceeded the maximum allowed time without the evaporator thermistor reporting thaw completion. | View fix → |
| 26 | Compressor relay or start device faultCode 26 means the compressor did not start when the control energized the start device. Both sections warm when the sealed system is not pumping. | View fix → |
| 27 | Freezer thermistor signal faultCode 27 means the freezer compartment thermistor sent an out-of-range signal. Defrost timing and compressor run length depend on accurate freezer temperature feedback. | View fix → |
| 28 | Fresh food compartment thermistor faultCode 28 indicates the refrigerator section thermistor failed. The control may over-cool or under-cool the fresh food area without valid readings. | View fix → |
| 29 | Ice maker optics or position faultCode 29 appears on models with optical ice level sensing. The control cannot confirm ice maker position or bin level. | View fix → |
| 30 | Refrigerator damper stuck closedCode 30 means the motorized damper between freezer and refrigerator did not open. The fresh food section warms while the freezer may still cool. | View fix → |
| 31 | Dispenser ice door motor faultCode 31 means the in-door ice chute flap did not open or close on command. Cubes may jam or warm air enters the freezer through the chute. | View fix → |
| 32 | Dispenser water valve or switch faultCode 32 indicates the dispenser water system failed—valve, switch, or heater circuit on chilled-water models. | View fix → |
| 33 | Water filter status or flow faultCode 33 relates to the water filter circuit—either excessive restriction, missing filter, or RFID mismatch on models with filter sensing. | View fix → |
| 34 | Sealed system performance faultCode 34 means the control detected poor cooling performance consistent with a sealed system issue—low refrigerant, restriction, or weak compressor pumping. | View fix → |
| 35 | User interface board communication faultCode 35 means the dispenser or console UI lost communication with the main control. Temperature displays and ice/water requests may freeze. | View fix → |
| 36 | Main control to UI serial link faultCode 36 is a broader communication fault between the main machine control and distributed boards—UI, ice maker, or damper modules. | View fix → |
15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.