Maytag Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AF
Dryer runs but clothes take a very long time to dry; display shows AF (restricted airflow) error.
Restricted Exhaust Airflow
CL
Dryer controls do not respond; display shows CL (Control Lock).
Control Lock Activated
F01
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting; display shows F01 (or F1 on some models).
Main Control Board Failure
F02
Dryer will not start or stops; display shows F02 (stuck key) on the control panel.
User Interface Keypad Stuck
F03
Dryer displays F03 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Internal Control Communication Error
F04
Dryer displays F04 and may not heat or may shut down prematurely.
Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault
F20
Dryer displays F20 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error
F22
Dryer will not start; display shows F22 (outlet thermistor open).
Outlet Thermistor Open Circuit
F23
Dryer will not start or shuts down; display shows F23 (outlet thermistor shorted).
Outlet Thermistor Short Circuit
F24
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat properly.
Inlet Thermistor Fault
F25
Dryer displays F25 and may stop mid-cycle or not start.
Inlet Thermistor Short or Open
F26
Dryer will not start; display shows F26 (door switch error).
Door Switch Circuit Failure
F28
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Moisture Sensor Open or Shorted
F29
Dryer displays F29 and may shut off quickly in sensor cycles.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error
F30
Dryer displays F30 and may not start or may shut down.
Restricted Airflow or Exhaust Thermistor Error
F31
Dryer displays F31 and may not heat correctly.
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models)
F32
Dryer displays F32 and may not start or may shut off.
Pressure Switch or Airflow Sensor Error (Steam/Advanced Models)
F70
Dryer displays F70 and will not start or respond properly.
No Communication Between UI and Main Control
F71
Dryer displays F71 and may not respond to controls.
User Interface Heartbeat Failure
F72
Dryer displays F72 and may not start or may behave erratically.
User Interface Mismatch or Configuration Error
F73
Dryer displays F73 and may not start.
L2 Line Voltage Low or Missing (Alternate Code)
F74
Dryer displays F74 and may not respond to commands.
Control Calibration or Software Error
L2
Dryer runs but does not heat; display shows L2 error on some Maytag electric models.
Low or Missing L2 Voltage
LOC
Dryer will not start; display shows LOC or a lock icon.
Control Lock or Child Lock Enabled
PF
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays PF; control may beep and cycle time resets.
Power Failure Interruption
tO
Dryer displays tO and may not heat correctly.
Thermistor Open (Samsung-style code on some Maytag models)
tS
Dryer displays tS and may shut off quickly in sensor cycles.
Thermistor Shorted (Samsung-style code used on some rebadged Maytag models)
Symptom
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently (no specific error code).
User Interface or Touchpad Failure
Symptom
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during a cycle.
Door Latch or Strike Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you hear the motor humming when Start is pressed.
Drum Drive Failure or Seized Drum
Symptom
Dryer drum light stays on even when the door is closed, or never comes on at all.
Door Switch or Drum Light Circuit Fault
Symptom
Dryer drum turns but there is a scraping or grinding noise, often from the front of the drum.
Worn Drum Glides or Front Felt Seal
Symptom
Dryer has a burning smell during operation, sometimes with visible lint inside the cabinet.
Lint Buildup on Heater or in Cabinet
Symptom
Dryer has a strong gas smell when operating or immediately after a cycle (gas models).
Gas Leak or Incomplete Combustion
Symptom
Dryer is leaking water onto the floor (steam models) or there is moisture around the base.
Steam System or Vent Condensation Issue
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
Drum Support Roller Flat Spots or Worn Drum Belt
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed; you may hear a click but drum does not turn.
Start Circuit or Motor Start Failure
Symptom
Dryer produces a loud rumbling or roaring noise that increases with load size.
Worn Drum Rollers or Blower Wheel
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled or with static, even on appropriate settings.
Improper Drying Conditions or Sensor Control Issues
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Maytag dryer, no error code displayed).
Electric Heating Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes; no error code displayed.
Poor Airflow or Low Heat Output
Symptom
Dryer starts but makes a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Overheating and Motor Thermal Overload
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or shakes the entire laundry room during operation.
Cabinet Vibration or Unbalanced Installation
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response from the control panel.
No Power or Dead Control
Symptom
Gas Maytag dryer runs but does not heat; igniter does not glow or burner never lights.
Gas Ignition System Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF |
Dryer runs but clothes take a very long time to dry; display shows AF (restricted airflow) error.
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Restricted Exhaust Airflow | View Details |
| CL |
Dryer controls do not respond; display shows CL (Control Lock).
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Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| F01 |
Dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting; display shows F01 (or F1 on some models).
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Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer will not start or stops; display shows F02 (stuck key) on the control panel.
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User Interface Keypad Stuck | View Details |
| F03 |
Dryer displays F03 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Internal Control Communication Error | View Details |
| F04 |
Dryer displays F04 and may not heat or may shut down prematurely.
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Thermistor or Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F20 |
Dryer displays F20 and may not start or may shut off shortly after starting.
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Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error | View Details |
| F22 |
Dryer will not start; display shows F22 (outlet thermistor open).
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Outlet Thermistor Open Circuit | View Details |
| F23 |
Dryer will not start or shuts down; display shows F23 (outlet thermistor shorted).
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Outlet Thermistor Short Circuit | View Details |
| F24 |
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat properly.
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Inlet Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| F25 |
Dryer displays F25 and may stop mid-cycle or not start.
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Inlet Thermistor Short or Open | View Details |
| F26 |
Dryer will not start; display shows F26 (door switch error).
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Door Switch Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F28 |
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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Moisture Sensor Open or Shorted | View Details |
| F29 |
Dryer displays F29 and may shut off quickly in sensor cycles.
|
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| F30 |
Dryer displays F30 and may not start or may shut down.
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Restricted Airflow or Exhaust Thermistor Error | View Details |
| F31 |
Dryer displays F31 and may not heat correctly.
|
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models) | View Details |
| F32 |
Dryer displays F32 and may not start or may shut off.
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Pressure Switch or Airflow Sensor Error (Steam/Advanced Models) | View Details |
| F70 |
Dryer displays F70 and will not start or respond properly.
|
No Communication Between UI and Main Control | View Details |
| F71 |
Dryer displays F71 and may not respond to controls.
|
User Interface Heartbeat Failure | View Details |
| F72 |
Dryer displays F72 and may not start or may behave erratically.
|
User Interface Mismatch or Configuration Error | View Details |
| F73 |
Dryer displays F73 and may not start.
|
L2 Line Voltage Low or Missing (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F74 |
Dryer displays F74 and may not respond to commands.
|
Control Calibration or Software Error | View Details |
| L2 |
Dryer runs but does not heat; display shows L2 error on some Maytag electric models.
|
Low or Missing L2 Voltage | View Details |
| LOC |
Dryer will not start; display shows LOC or a lock icon.
|
Control Lock or Child Lock Enabled | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays PF; control may beep and cycle time resets.
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Power Failure Interruption | View Details |
| tO |
Dryer displays tO and may not heat correctly.
|
Thermistor Open (Samsung-style code on some Maytag models) | View Details |
| tS |
Dryer displays tS and may shut off quickly in sensor cycles.
|
Thermistor Shorted (Samsung-style code used on some rebadged Maytag models) | View Details |
| – |
Dryer control panel buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently (no specific error code).
|
User Interface or Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during a cycle.
|
Door Latch or Strike Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you hear the motor humming when Start is pressed.
|
Drum Drive Failure or Seized Drum | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light stays on even when the door is closed, or never comes on at all.
|
Door Switch or Drum Light Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum turns but there is a scraping or grinding noise, often from the front of the drum.
|
Worn Drum Glides or Front Felt Seal | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a burning smell during operation, sometimes with visible lint inside the cabinet.
|
Lint Buildup on Heater or in Cabinet | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a strong gas smell when operating or immediately after a cycle (gas models).
|
Gas Leak or Incomplete Combustion | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is leaking water onto the floor (steam models) or there is moisture around the base.
|
Steam System or Vent Condensation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
|
Drum Support Roller Flat Spots or Worn Drum Belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start when Start button is pressed; you may hear a click but drum does not turn.
|
Start Circuit or Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a loud rumbling or roaring noise that increases with load size.
|
Worn Drum Rollers or Blower Wheel | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled or with static, even on appropriate settings.
|
Improper Drying Conditions or Sensor Control Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Maytag dryer, no error code displayed).
|
Electric Heating Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes; no error code displayed.
|
Poor Airflow or Low Heat Output | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts but makes a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
|
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Overheating and Motor Thermal Overload | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or shakes the entire laundry room during operation.
|
Cabinet Vibration or Unbalanced Installation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response from the control panel.
|
No Power or Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Gas Maytag dryer runs but does not heat; igniter does not glow or burner never lights.
|
Gas Ignition System Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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