Maytag Washing Machine Error Code HC

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✓ Low Severity 🔧 Easy DIY

Hot and cold water hoses reversed

The most common cause of the HC error on a Maytag washing machine is inlet hoses connected to the wrong valves (~90% of cases); start with: swap the inlet hoses.

💰 DIY cost: $0–$0 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $80–$160 Save $80+ by doing it yourself

Maytag Washing Machine error code HC on the display panel — How the HC code appears on a Maytag washing machine display

What Does Error Code HC Mean on a Maytag Washing Machine?

Hot and cold water hoses reversed.

HC is a diagnostic result rather than a hardware fault. During or after a fill, the control board compares the temperature at each inlet against what it expects for the valve it energized. When the cold inlet reads hot and the hot inlet reads cold, the board concludes the supply hoses are crossed and posts HC at cycle end. This distinguishes it from valve or thermistor failures, where a single inlet reads wrong or no water flows at all.

Models affected: Maytag top-load and front-load washers with dual hot/cold inlet valves and inlet temperature sensing, roughly 2017 onward

What owners report: Owners commonly report HC right after installation or moving the machine, when hoses get swapped. It can also appear if the household hot and cold shutoffs themselves are reversed, so checking both ends usually resolves it quickly.

What Causes Error Code HC?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

1

Inlet hoses connected to the wrong valves 90% of cases
2

Reversed hot/cold supply at the household valves 10% of cases

How to Fix Maytag Washing Machine Error Code HC

🔧 Easy DIY Est. time: 10–20 min

⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.

1

Swap the inlet hoses

Turn off both supply valves and reconnect the hot hose to the hot inlet and the cold hose to the cold inlet.

⚠️ Shut off both water valves before disconnecting hoses.
2

Confirm the household supply

If the hoses are correct, verify the hot and cold household supply valves themselves are not reversed.

How to Reset Error Code HC

Swap the hot and cold inlet hoses so each connects to the matching valve, then run a cycle. HC clears once the temperatures read correctly.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

Full Maytag washer reset guide → Enter diagnostic mode → Symptom guide: Washer not filling →

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When to Call a Professional

HC is a plumbing connection error. Service is only needed if the hoses are correct but the washer still fills at the wrong temperature.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $80–$160

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code HC appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows HC →

Samsung Washing Machine HC

Heating over-temperature error — water heated beyond safe limit

Samsung Dryer HC

High temperature detected — overheating safety shutdown

Whirlpool Washing Machine HC

Hot and cold water hoses reversed

Samsung Dishwasher HC

High temperature heater error — water overheating detected

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Maytag Washing Machine when error HC appears? +

Usually yes — HC is a low-severity water-inlet notice that rarely stops the washing machine from working, but clearing the underlying cause prevents it from escalating.

What most commonly causes HC on a Maytag Washing Machine? +

Across reported Maytag washing machine repairs, the most frequent is inlet hoses connected to the wrong valves (90% of cases) then reversed hot/cold supply at the household valves (10%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.

HC keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +

A reset only clears the stored HC fault; if it returns, the water-inlet problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — swap the inlet hoses, then confirm the household supply — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a beginner-friendly job needing only basic hand tools.

How much does it cost to fix Maytag Washing Machine error HC? +

A DIY repair typically runs $0–$0 in parts, versus $80–$160 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $80. Expect the work to take about 10–20 minutes.

Which Maytag Washing Machine models show error HC? +

HC is documented on Maytag top-load and front-load washers with dual hot/cold inlet valves and inlet temperature sensing, roughly 2017 onward. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

• Maytag Product Help — official manufacturer documentation
• Our editorial & verification policy

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: July 19, 2026.

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