Maytag Washing Machine Error Codes
Maytag washers use F-series codes similar to Whirlpool platforms. MVW and MHW models cover top-load and front-load lines.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many Maytag washing machine faults without parts.
- 1Use HE detergent and run Clean Washer cycle monthly
- 2Clean the drain pump filter on front-load models
- 3Check lid strike alignment on top-loaders if the lid won't lock
- 4Level the washer and lock front leg nuts after adjustment
- 5Unplug two minutes to reset the control after a power surge
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their Maytag washing machine:
- F21 drain fault on MHW5630HW front-loaders
- F9E1 long fill when supply screens clog
- Sd suds lockout with too much detergent
- Lid lock faults on MVW7232HW top-load Bravos
- Grinding at spin when the tub bearing wears
All Maytag washing machine error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| F0E2 | Excessive suds detected during cycleF0E2 is Maytag's oversuds fault. The pressure sensor sees foam preventing the basket from reaching spin speed, or suds rising faster than the control can flush away. The washer may extend rinse time or stop before final spin. | View fix → |
| F0E3 | Overload or basket cannot turnF0E3 means the load exceeds the tub capacity or the basket is mechanically bound. Maytag top-loaders run an overload recovery routine that redistributes water and pauses agitation until the basket can move. | View fix → |
| F0E4 | Spin limited by high rinse water temperatureF0E4 appears when rinse water temperature reads 105°F or higher. Maytag reduces final spin to about 500 RPM to protect seals and bearings from thermal shock during high-speed extraction. | View fix → |
| F0E5 | Unbalanced load during spinF0E5 means the tub moved excessively during spin. Maytag's Advanced Vibration Control pauses the cycle when weight clusters on one side rather than allow the cabinet to walk across the floor. | View fix → |
| F0E7 | Laundry detected during Clean Washer cycleF0E7 appears when the Clean Washer cycle is selected but the basket is not empty. This service cycle uses specific fill levels and temperatures to flush the tub and impeller area—clothing in the drum blocks that sequence. | View fix → |
| F0E8 | Residual water ring left in tubF0E8 means too much water remains after the previous cycle. The control sees a water ring at the tub perimeter and blocks a new wash until the tub drains to the expected low level. | View fix → |
| F0E9 | Off-balance pause—redistribute loadF0E9 is an off-balance pause. Unlike F0E5 which may end the cycle, F0E9 waits for you to open the lid, redistribute the load, and press Start to resume spin. | View fix → |
| F1E2 | Main control EEPROM or memory faultF1E2 indicates the Appliance Control Unit detected a corrupted EEPROM or memory check failure. The board cannot reliably store cycle parameters until the fault clears or the ACU is replaced. | View fix → |
| F2E1 | Stuck button on the control panelF2E1 means the Human Machine Interface reports a button held down continuously. The ACU will not start a cycle while it thinks Start, Power, or a cycle key is permanently pressed. | View fix → |
| F3E1 | Pressure sensor signal out of rangeF3E1 means the pressure transducer on the ACU received no valid water level signal. Fill, drain, and overflow detection all depend on this hose staying airtight from the tub dome to the board. | View fix → |
| F5 | Door or lid lock circuit faultF5 on Maytag washers indicates a door or lid lock fault—the control did not confirm a locked position before fill or spin. On front-loaders it maps to door latch circuits; on top-load Bravos models it relates to the lid lock plunger. | View fix → |
| F5E2 | Lid lock will not lockF5E2 means the lid lock solenoid could not extend the lock bolt into the strike. Top-load Maytag washers require a confirmed lock before high-speed spin or certain fill steps. | View fix → |
| F6E2 | HMI disconnected from main controlF6E2 means the Human Machine Interface lost communication with the ACU. Cycle selection, status LEDs, and motor commands cannot exchange data across the UI harness. | View fix → |
| F7E1 | Tachometer signal missing from shift actuatorF7E1 means the ACU cannot read motor speed feedback from the tachometer inside the shift actuator. Without RPM data the board cannot regulate agitate and spin transitions. | View fix → |
| F8E1 | Long fill—water level not rising in timeF8E1 appears when the tub does not reach the expected water level within about ten minutes. The ACU sees valves open but the pressure switch never reports a rise—one of the most common Maytag top-load codes. | View fix → |
| F9E1 | Long drain—water not leaving the tubF9E1 means the drain pump ran but the water level did not drop within the allowed window—typically eight to ten minutes. Maytag stops the cycle to prevent walking the machine with a full tub. | View fix → |
16 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.