Maytag Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Display shows AL and an audible alarm sounds; may accompany HI or LO temperature indications.
General Temperature Alarm
CL
Display shows CL and controls may be locked; buttons do not respond.
Control Lock Activated
dF
Display shows dF; freezer may be in or stuck in defrost mode.
Defrost Mode Indication / Stuck in Defrost
dO
Display shows dO or Door Open and alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
Door Switch or Door Ajar Sensor Fault
E1
Display shows E1 and temperature display may flash; freezer may not maintain correct temperature.
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure
E2
Display shows E2; temperature display may be blank or inaccurate.
Ambient / Cabinet Thermistor Failure
E3
Display shows E3; freezer may not defrost properly and frost builds up on back wall.
Defrost Thermistor / Defrost Sensor Failure
E4
Display shows E4; freezer may not defrost and frost accumulates on the evaporator cover.
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure
E5
Display shows E5; compressor may not run or runs erratically.
Compressor Start Device / Inverter or Relay Fault
E6
Display shows E6; control panel may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Error
E7
Display shows E7; interior fan may not run and cooling is poor or uneven.
Evaporator Fan Motor Error
E8
Display shows E8; condenser fan may not run and compressor area feels very hot.
Condenser Fan Motor Error
E9
Display shows E9; ice buildup or temperature swings may be present.
Defrost System General Error
Er
Display shows Er or Err; temperature display may flash and controls may not respond correctly.
General Control Error
HI
Display shows HI or High Temp and an alarm sounds; freezer interior feels warmer than normal.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
LO
Display shows LO or Low Temp; freezer feels extremely cold and some items show freezer burn or cracking containers.
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling
PO
Display shows PO and freezer beeps; temperature is warmer than normal after a power outage.
Power Outage Temperature Rise Alert
—
Display shows dashes (---) instead of temperature; freezer may or may not be cooling.
Sensor or Display Communication Failure
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; display may be dim.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a suction sound is heard.
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization
Symptom
Freezer door pops open slightly after closing or does not stay shut.
Door Alignment / Seal Failure
Symptom
Freezer exterior or door gasket is sweating or forming condensation droplets.
Condensation on Exterior Surfaces
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing.
Temperature Fluctuation / Control Instability
Symptom
Freezer is cold at the bottom but warm at the top; items near the top are soft.
Poor Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Issue
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; ice cream is rock hard and some items show heavy freezer burn.
Overcooling / Temperature Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer makes cracking, popping, or whooshing sounds periodically.
Normal Thermal Expansion and Refrigerant Flow
Symptom
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the compressor area.
Compressor or Start Device Noise
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm and compressor is not running.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer not running at all; no lights, no display, no sounds.
No Power to Freezer
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above 10–20°F.
Insufficient Cooling – Long Run Time
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; exterior sides may feel warm.
Long Run Time / Inefficient Operation
Symptom
Freezer trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short or High Inrush Current
Symptom
Heavy frost buildup on the interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
Excessive Frost / Moisture Infiltration
Symptom
Strong musty, sour, or chemical odor inside the freezer.
Odor Contamination
Symptom
Temperature display does not match actual freezer temperature measured with a thermometer.
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue
Symptom
Thick sheet of ice forms on the evaporator cover or back wall; airflow is restricted.
Defrost System Failure – Evaporator Icing
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
External Water Leak / Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Water or ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer interior.
Clogged Defrost Drain Inside Cabinet
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL and an audible alarm sounds; may accompany HI or LO temperature indications.
|
General Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| CL |
Display shows CL and controls may be locked; buttons do not respond.
|
Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF; freezer may be in or stuck in defrost mode.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Stuck in Defrost | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO or Door Open and alarm sounds even when the door appears closed.
|
Door Switch or Door Ajar Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and temperature display may flash; freezer may not maintain correct temperature.
|
Freezer Compartment Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2; temperature display may be blank or inaccurate.
|
Ambient / Cabinet Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3; freezer may not defrost properly and frost builds up on back wall.
|
Defrost Thermistor / Defrost Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4; freezer may not defrost and frost accumulates on the evaporator cover.
|
Defrost Heater or Defrost Circuit Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5; compressor may not run or runs erratically.
|
Compressor Start Device / Inverter or Relay Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6; control panel may be unresponsive or behave erratically.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7; interior fan may not run and cooling is poor or uneven.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8; condenser fan may not run and compressor area feels very hot.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9; ice buildup or temperature swings may be present.
|
Defrost System General Error | View Details |
| Er |
Display shows Er or Err; temperature display may flash and controls may not respond correctly.
|
General Control Error | View Details |
| HI |
Display shows HI or High Temp and an alarm sounds; freezer interior feels warmer than normal.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| LO |
Display shows LO or Low Temp; freezer feels extremely cold and some items show freezer burn or cracking containers.
|
Low Temperature Alarm / Overcooling | View Details |
| PO |
Display shows PO and freezer beeps; temperature is warmer than normal after a power outage.
|
Power Outage Temperature Rise Alert | View Details |
| — |
Display shows dashes (---) instead of temperature; freezer may or may not be cooling.
|
Sensor or Display Communication Failure | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently; display may be dim.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a suction sound is heard.
|
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door pops open slightly after closing or does not stay shut.
|
Door Alignment / Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer exterior or door gasket is sweating or forming condensation droplets.
|
Condensation on Exterior Surfaces | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely, causing partial thawing and refreezing.
|
Temperature Fluctuation / Control Instability | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is cold at the bottom but warm at the top; items near the top are soft.
|
Poor Air Circulation / Evaporator Fan Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; ice cream is rock hard and some items show heavy freezer burn.
|
Overcooling / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer light does not turn on when door is opened, but cooling is normal.
|
Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes cracking, popping, or whooshing sounds periodically.
|
Normal Thermal Expansion and Refrigerant Flow | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes loud humming, buzzing, or clicking noises from the compressor area.
|
Compressor or Start Device Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm and compressor is not running.
|
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not running at all; no lights, no display, no sounds.
|
No Power to Freezer | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; temperature stays above 10–20°F.
|
Insufficient Cooling – Long Run Time | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; exterior sides may feel warm.
|
Long Run Time / Inefficient Operation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the household breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
|
Electrical Short or High Inrush Current | View Details |
| – |
Heavy frost buildup on the interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
|
Excessive Frost / Moisture Infiltration | View Details |
| – |
Strong musty, sour, or chemical odor inside the freezer.
|
Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Temperature display does not match actual freezer temperature measured with a thermometer.
|
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Thick sheet of ice forms on the evaporator cover or back wall; airflow is restricted.
|
Defrost System Failure – Evaporator Icing | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
|
External Water Leak / Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Water or ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer interior.
|
Clogged Defrost Drain Inside Cabinet | View Details |
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