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Maytag Washing Machine Error Codes

23 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Your Maytag washing machine uses 23 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around door (5), motor (4), control board (3). Of these, about 23 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 9 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $520 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

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Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
F9E1	Drain failure — water not draining	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$90
F8E1	Low water fill detected	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$75
F1E1	Main electronic control board failure	⚠ High Severity	hard	$100–$300
SUD	Excessive suds — too much detergent	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$10
F5E2	Lid will not lock — latch blocked or failed	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$40–$110
F5E1	Lid lock fault — cannot lock or unlock	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$40–$110
F5E3	Lid will not unlock — latch or control fault	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$40–$110
F7E1	Motor / basket speed sensor fault — drive system	⚠ High Severity	hard	$40–$280
F7E3	Motor / drive system fault — basket not reaching speed	⚠ High Severity	hard	$40–$280
F7E6	Motor control fault — drive electronics error	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$300
F7E7	Motor unable to reach target speed	⚠ High Severity	hard	$40–$280
F8E2	Dispenser fault — detergent dispenser system error	✓ Low Severity	moderate	$40–$120
F2E3	Control / user interface fault — communication mismatch	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$60–$170
F3E1	Water level / pressure sensor fault	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$25–$70
F6E1	Communication error — main control to motor control	⚠ High Severity	hard	$100–$300
F20	No water detected — fill failure	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$35–$80
F22	Door lock fault — door will not lock	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$50–$130
F26	Door switch error — door state not detected	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$50–$130
F28	Serial communication error — control boards not communicating	⚠ High Severity	hard	$100–$300
HC	Hot and cold water hoses reversed	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
LF	Long fill — washer taking too long to fill	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$30–$80
oL	Overloaded — load too large for the basket	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0
PF	Power failure — cycle interrupted by loss of power	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$0