Maytag Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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CL
Washer displays CL and will not start a cycle, buttons may beep but not respond.
Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated
dL
Washer displays dL, door or lid fails to lock at start of cycle.
Door/Lid Lock Error
dU
Washer displays dU, door or lid fails to unlock at end of cycle.
Door/Lid Unlock Error
F01
Washer will not start a cycle, display shows F01 and beeps, sometimes relay clicking from control area.
Main Control Board EEPROM/Relay Failure
F02
Washer stops mid-cycle, will not drain, display shows F02 or F2, water remains in drum.
Long Drain Fault
F05
Washer stops and displays F05 or F5, may not lock or unlock door properly at start of cycle.
Door Lock Error
F06
Washer stops during cycle, displays F06 or F6, drum may not turn or may jerk and stop.
Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Communication Error
F07
Washer will not run, may show F07 or F7, sometimes associated with heating or motor drive issues on certain models.
Motor Control / Heater Relay Stuck or Failed
F08
Washer stops and displays F08 or F8, may not fill properly or may overfill then stop.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Error
F09
Washer displays F09 or F9, may overfill or not sense water level correctly, sometimes combined with long drain issues.
Overflow / Water Level Fault
F10
Washer shows F10, may not start or may stop unexpectedly, often associated with communication between boards on some models.
Control Communication Error
F11
Washer stops and displays F11, may not spin or may stop mid-cycle, often with clicking from control area.
Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU
F13
Washer displays F13, often during or after the dispenser portion of the cycle, may leak from dispenser area.
Dispenser Circuit Error
F14
Washer shows F14, may not start or may freeze during cycle, often related to EEPROM or control memory.
EEPROM Error on Main Control
F15
Washer displays F15, may not heat water properly or may stop during a heated cycle.
Heater Control Error
F20
Washer displays F20 or F-20, will not fill properly, may time out with little or no water in drum.
No Water Detected / Fill Fault
F21
Washer stops with F21, will not drain or takes a very long time to drain, water left in tub.
Long Drain Time
F22
Washer will not start, displays F22, door will not lock or cycle ends immediately after pressing start.
Door Lock Failure
F23
Washer displays F23, may not heat water or may stop during a hot wash cycle.
Heater Failure (Water Temperature Fault)
F24
Washer shows F24, often early in the cycle, may not advance, water may be cold when hot is expected.
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error
F25
Washer displays F25, drum may not spin correctly, may stop during spin with clothes still wet.
Drive Motor Tachometer Error
F26
Washer shows F26, may not lock door or may stop mid-cycle with door lock issues.
Door Switch / Door Lock Error
F27
Washer displays F27, may overfill or stop with too much water in drum.
Overflow Condition
F28
Washer shows F28, may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often with no drum movement.
Serial Communication Error (CCU to MCU)
F29
Washer displays F29, door may not unlock at end of cycle, clothes trapped inside.
Door Unlock Error
F30
Washer shows F30, may not dispense detergent or softener correctly.
Dispenser System Error
F31
Washer displays F31, may not spin or may have erratic spin speeds.
Motor Control / Speed Sensing Error
F32
Washer shows F32, may not fill correctly or may stop with water level issues.
Pressure Switch Failure
F33
Washer displays F33, may not fill or may stop with water level-related issues.
Pump Drive System Error / Pressure System Fault
F34
Washer shows F34, door may not lock at start of cycle.
Door Lock Circuit Error
F35
Washer displays F35, may not start or may stop early in cycle, often with water level issues.
Analog Pressure Sensor Error
F36
Washer shows F36, may not start or may stop with door lock-related issues.
Door Lock / Control Interface Error
F37
Washer displays F37, may not heat water or may stop during heated cycles.
Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure
F38
Washer shows F38, may not heat or may stop with temperature-related error.
Heater Control Error / Temperature Circuit Fault
F40
Washer displays F40, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) Error / Communication Fault
F41
Washer shows F41, may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
Motor Control / Drive System Error
F70
Washer displays F70, may be unresponsive or freeze during operation.
Central Control Unit (CCU) Heartbeat Failure
F71
Washer shows F71, may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
User Interface (UI) Heartbeat Failure
F72
Washer displays F72, may not respond correctly to cycle selections.
User Interface Keypad Error
F73
Washer shows F73, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Out of Range
F74
Washer displays F74, may not start or may stop with control-related issues.
User Interface / Control Mismatch or Failure
F75
Washer shows F75, may not start or may stop with water level or control issues.
Water Level Calibration / Control Error
HC
Washer displays HC or H/C, water temperatures seem reversed (hot when cold selected and vice versa).
Hot/Cold Water Supply Reversed
HCd
Washer displays HCd, indicating hot and cold water hoses are reversed on certain models.
Hot/Cold Reversed Detected
Ld
Washer displays Ld, takes too long to drain, water remains in tub at end of cycle.
Long Drain Fault
LdL
Washer displays LdL, lid fails to lock at start of cycle on top-load models.
Lid Lock Failure
LdU
Washer displays LdU, lid fails to unlock at end of cycle on top-load models.
Lid Unlock Failure
LF
Washer displays LF or F8 E1, takes too long to fill, may abort cycle with little water in tub.
Long Fill Fault
OF
Washer displays OF or OFL, indicates overflow condition without basket movement.
Overflow Condition
OFb
Washer displays OFb, tub is overfilled or water level too high.
Overflow with Basket
PF
Washer displays PF, cycle interrupted, lights may flash after a power outage or interruption.
Power Failure Detected
Sd
Washer displays Sd or SUD, excessive suds visible in drum, cycle may pause or extend drain time.
Oversuds Condition Detected
UE
Washer displays UE, drum stops spinning and attempts to rebalance load repeatedly.
Unbalanced Error
UL
Washer displays UL, tub bangs or thumps during spin, cycle pauses to redistribute load.
Unbalanced Load Detected
Symptom
Washer does not fill with enough water, clothes appear barely wet, especially on deep-fill capable top-load models.
Low Fill Level / Perceived Underfilling
Symptom
Washer door or lid will not unlock after cycle, no error code displayed, clothes trapped inside.
Door/Lid Lock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Washer emits burning smell, especially during spin or agitation, may trip breaker or stop mid-cycle.
Overheating Motor or Electrical Short
Symptom
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble, drum does not move during wash portion of cycle.
No Agitation / No Tumble
Symptom
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor, especially in front-load models, clothes may smell bad after washing.
Biofilm / Mold Buildup in Tub and Dispenser
Symptom
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle without draining or spinning, no error code, then may resume later.
Intermittent Control or Power Interruption
Symptom
Washer is very loud during spin, with roaring, rumbling, or airplane-like noise that gets louder at high speed.
Tub Bearing and/or Drum Support Failure
Symptom
Washer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
Water Leak
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes still soapy or with detergent residue after cycle completes.
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin, machine may move or walk across the floor.
Excessive Vibration / Suspension Failure
Symptom
Washer overfills or continues filling with water even when unplugged.
Inlet Valve Mechanically Stuck Open
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles, timer seems stuck or counts up and down.
Extended Cycle Time / Control Rebalancing
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer will not spin, clothes come out soaking wet, but it may drain water.
No Spin / Spin Cycle Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL |
Washer displays CL and will not start a cycle, buttons may beep but not respond.
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Control Lock (Child Lock) Activated | View Details |
| dL |
Washer displays dL, door or lid fails to lock at start of cycle.
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Door/Lid Lock Error | View Details |
| dU |
Washer displays dU, door or lid fails to unlock at end of cycle.
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Door/Lid Unlock Error | View Details |
| F01 |
Washer will not start a cycle, display shows F01 and beeps, sometimes relay clicking from control area.
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Main Control Board EEPROM/Relay Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Washer stops mid-cycle, will not drain, display shows F02 or F2, water remains in drum.
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Long Drain Fault | View Details |
| F05 |
Washer stops and displays F05 or F5, may not lock or unlock door properly at start of cycle.
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Door Lock Error | View Details |
| F06 |
Washer stops during cycle, displays F06 or F6, drum may not turn or may jerk and stop.
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Motor Tachometer / Motor Drive Communication Error | View Details |
| F07 |
Washer will not run, may show F07 or F7, sometimes associated with heating or motor drive issues on certain models.
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Motor Control / Heater Relay Stuck or Failed | View Details |
| F08 |
Washer stops and displays F08 or F8, may not fill properly or may overfill then stop.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Error | View Details |
| F09 |
Washer displays F09 or F9, may overfill or not sense water level correctly, sometimes combined with long drain issues.
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Overflow / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| F10 |
Washer shows F10, may not start or may stop unexpectedly, often associated with communication between boards on some models.
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Control Communication Error | View Details |
| F11 |
Washer stops and displays F11, may not spin or may stop mid-cycle, often with clicking from control area.
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Serial Communication Error Between CCU and MCU | View Details |
| F13 |
Washer displays F13, often during or after the dispenser portion of the cycle, may leak from dispenser area.
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Dispenser Circuit Error | View Details |
| F14 |
Washer shows F14, may not start or may freeze during cycle, often related to EEPROM or control memory.
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EEPROM Error on Main Control | View Details |
| F15 |
Washer displays F15, may not heat water properly or may stop during a heated cycle.
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Heater Control Error | View Details |
| F20 |
Washer displays F20 or F-20, will not fill properly, may time out with little or no water in drum.
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No Water Detected / Fill Fault | View Details |
| F21 |
Washer stops with F21, will not drain or takes a very long time to drain, water left in tub.
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Long Drain Time | View Details |
| F22 |
Washer will not start, displays F22, door will not lock or cycle ends immediately after pressing start.
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Door Lock Failure | View Details |
| F23 |
Washer displays F23, may not heat water or may stop during a hot wash cycle.
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Heater Failure (Water Temperature Fault) | View Details |
| F24 |
Washer shows F24, often early in the cycle, may not advance, water may be cold when hot is expected.
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Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Error | View Details |
| F25 |
Washer displays F25, drum may not spin correctly, may stop during spin with clothes still wet.
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Drive Motor Tachometer Error | View Details |
| F26 |
Washer shows F26, may not lock door or may stop mid-cycle with door lock issues.
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Door Switch / Door Lock Error | View Details |
| F27 |
Washer displays F27, may overfill or stop with too much water in drum.
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Overflow Condition | View Details |
| F28 |
Washer shows F28, may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often with no drum movement.
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Serial Communication Error (CCU to MCU) | View Details |
| F29 |
Washer displays F29, door may not unlock at end of cycle, clothes trapped inside.
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Door Unlock Error | View Details |
| F30 |
Washer shows F30, may not dispense detergent or softener correctly.
|
Dispenser System Error | View Details |
| F31 |
Washer displays F31, may not spin or may have erratic spin speeds.
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Motor Control / Speed Sensing Error | View Details |
| F32 |
Washer shows F32, may not fill correctly or may stop with water level issues.
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Pressure Switch Failure | View Details |
| F33 |
Washer displays F33, may not fill or may stop with water level-related issues.
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Pump Drive System Error / Pressure System Fault | View Details |
| F34 |
Washer shows F34, door may not lock at start of cycle.
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Door Lock Circuit Error | View Details |
| F35 |
Washer displays F35, may not start or may stop early in cycle, often with water level issues.
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Analog Pressure Sensor Error | View Details |
| F36 |
Washer shows F36, may not start or may stop with door lock-related issues.
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Door Lock / Control Interface Error | View Details |
| F37 |
Washer displays F37, may not heat water or may stop during heated cycles.
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Temperature Sensor (NTC) Failure | View Details |
| F38 |
Washer shows F38, may not heat or may stop with temperature-related error.
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Heater Control Error / Temperature Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F40 |
Washer displays F40, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) Error / Communication Fault | View Details |
| F41 |
Washer shows F41, may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
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Motor Control / Drive System Error | View Details |
| F70 |
Washer displays F70, may be unresponsive or freeze during operation.
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Central Control Unit (CCU) Heartbeat Failure | View Details |
| F71 |
Washer shows F71, may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
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User Interface (UI) Heartbeat Failure | View Details |
| F72 |
Washer displays F72, may not respond correctly to cycle selections.
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User Interface Keypad Error | View Details |
| F73 |
Washer shows F73, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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Water Level / Pressure Sensor Out of Range | View Details |
| F74 |
Washer displays F74, may not start or may stop with control-related issues.
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User Interface / Control Mismatch or Failure | View Details |
| F75 |
Washer shows F75, may not start or may stop with water level or control issues.
|
Water Level Calibration / Control Error | View Details |
| HC |
Washer displays HC or H/C, water temperatures seem reversed (hot when cold selected and vice versa).
|
Hot/Cold Water Supply Reversed | View Details |
| HCd |
Washer displays HCd, indicating hot and cold water hoses are reversed on certain models.
|
Hot/Cold Reversed Detected | View Details |
| Ld |
Washer displays Ld, takes too long to drain, water remains in tub at end of cycle.
|
Long Drain Fault | View Details |
| LdL |
Washer displays LdL, lid fails to lock at start of cycle on top-load models.
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Lid Lock Failure | View Details |
| LdU |
Washer displays LdU, lid fails to unlock at end of cycle on top-load models.
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Lid Unlock Failure | View Details |
| LF |
Washer displays LF or F8 E1, takes too long to fill, may abort cycle with little water in tub.
|
Long Fill Fault | View Details |
| OF |
Washer displays OF or OFL, indicates overflow condition without basket movement.
|
Overflow Condition | View Details |
| OFb |
Washer displays OFb, tub is overfilled or water level too high.
|
Overflow with Basket | View Details |
| PF |
Washer displays PF, cycle interrupted, lights may flash after a power outage or interruption.
|
Power Failure Detected | View Details |
| Sd |
Washer displays Sd or SUD, excessive suds visible in drum, cycle may pause or extend drain time.
|
Oversuds Condition Detected | View Details |
| UE |
Washer displays UE, drum stops spinning and attempts to rebalance load repeatedly.
|
Unbalanced Error | View Details |
| UL |
Washer displays UL, tub bangs or thumps during spin, cycle pauses to redistribute load.
|
Unbalanced Load Detected | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not fill with enough water, clothes appear barely wet, especially on deep-fill capable top-load models.
|
Low Fill Level / Perceived Underfilling | View Details |
| – |
Washer door or lid will not unlock after cycle, no error code displayed, clothes trapped inside.
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Door/Lid Lock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits burning smell, especially during spin or agitation, may trip breaker or stop mid-cycle.
|
Overheating Motor or Electrical Short | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills with water but will not agitate or tumble, drum does not move during wash portion of cycle.
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No Agitation / No Tumble | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor, especially in front-load models, clothes may smell bad after washing.
|
Biofilm / Mold Buildup in Tub and Dispenser | View Details |
| – |
Washer intermittently stops mid-cycle without draining or spinning, no error code, then may resume later.
|
Intermittent Control or Power Interruption | View Details |
| – |
Washer is very loud during spin, with roaring, rumbling, or airplane-like noise that gets louder at high speed.
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Tub Bearing and/or Drum Support Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle.
|
Water Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes still soapy or with detergent residue after cycle completes.
|
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Residue | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin, machine may move or walk across the floor.
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Excessive Vibration / Suspension Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer overfills or continues filling with water even when unplugged.
|
Inlet Valve Mechanically Stuck Open | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles, timer seems stuck or counts up and down.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Control Rebalancing | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
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No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin, clothes come out soaking wet, but it may drain water.
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No Spin / Spin Cycle Failure | View Details |
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