All Maytag Washer Error Codes: Complete Lookup Guide

Quick Answer

Maytag washers use F+E format error codes (Fault + Error, two-part codes like F5 E2) on newer models with electronic controls, and older single-code formats (F21, LOC, DL/F) on legacy models. Since Maytag is owned by Whirlpool Corporation and shares control boards, most codes are identical between brands.

Most people panic when they see a code and immediately assume they need a new washer. Don't. The vast majority of Maytag error codes point to something fixable, and since Maytag runs on Whirlpool's platform, parts are everywhere and usually cheap. Ignore a code long enough though, and a $30 lid switch fix turns into a flooded laundry room.

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About These Maytag Washer Error Codes

Here's the deal with Maytag error codes. If your machine was built after around 2010, you're probably looking at a two-part F+E code, something like F5 E2 or F8 E1. Those are Whirlpool platform codes, which is actually good news because parts are cheap and there's a ton of repair info out there. Older machines use single codes like F21 or DL, and a few models with mechanical dials don't even show codes on a screen at all.

Most Common Error Codes

User needs to identify the meaning of a displayed code before troubleshooting40%

Older mechanical-timer models do not display error codes digitally36%

Multiple related codes can appear sequentially on the same fault24%

Symptoms You May Notice

An alphanumeric code is flashing or steady on the control panel, sometimes alternating between two parts like 'F5' then 'E2' with a short pause between them
Washer stopped dead in the middle of a cycle with wet clothes still inside and won't resume no matter what you press
Machine won't start at all, just displays the code and does nothing when you hit Start
You can hear a hum or clicking from the machine but the drum isn't moving and there's a code sitting on the display
Washer keeps restarting the same cycle without ever finishing, or stalls at the exact same point every single time

Tools Required for Diagnosis

Smartphone or tablet to photograph the error code displayMultimeter (for component testing once you open your specific repair article)Flashlight to read the display clearly in a dim laundry room

Service / Diagnostic Mode

Varies by model line. On most MHW series front-loaders: press and hold 'Delay Wash' and 'Wash Temp' simultaneously for 5 seconds until the display cycles through stored fault codes. On MVW series top-loaders the sequence differs by model year. See the Maytag Washer Diagnostic Mode guide for model-specific entry sequences.

How to Identify Your Error Code

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Maytag and Whirlpool error codes the same?

Mostly yes, and this is actually really useful to know. Maytag has been owned by Whirlpool Corporation since 2006, and on anything built after about 2010, they're basically running the same control board hardware and firmware under two different brand names. So if you've got an F5 E2 on your Maytag and can't find much info, search for 'Whirlpool F5 E2' and you'll find the exact same fix. The F+E format codes are identical between the two brands. Legacy single codes like F21 or DL/F may have slightly different display formats, but the underlying fault and the repair procedure are the same either way.

How do I clear an error code on my Maytag washer?

Quickest way is to unplug for 60 seconds and plug back in. On newer models you can sometimes hit 'Cancel' twice and it'll clear. But here's the thing, clearing the code doesn't actually fix anything. It just resets the counter. The machine will throw the same code again, usually within one cycle, if whatever caused it is still broken. Clear it if you want to confirm the code is reproducible, or if you just made a repair and want to test whether it worked. Don't clear it hoping the problem goes away on its own, because it won't.

What does it mean when my Maytag washer shows two codes?

Two-part codes like F5 E2 are actually one fault displayed in two pieces. The F number tells you the system that failed, so F5 is the door lock system, F8 is the water fill system, F9 is drain, and so on. The E number narrows it down to the specific failure within that system. Your display is probably alternating between 'F5' and 'E2' with a short pause in between. Watch it for about 5 seconds to catch both parts. If you only search for 'F5' without the E2 qualifier, you'll get a much broader list and probably end up chasing the wrong fix entirely.

Where is the error code displayed on older Maytag models?

Older Maytag top-loaders with mechanical rotary dials and no digital display don't show codes on a screen at all. On these machines, faults are communicated through flashing indicator lights, usually the wash and spin lights. Count the flashes in each group and write down the pattern, something like '3 flashes, pause, 1 flash.' That pattern maps to a specific fault code. You'll need the service manual for your exact model to decode it, and those are usually available as free PDFs from appliance parts retailers or the Maytag service documentation portal.

My Maytag washer is showing a code but seems to be running fine. Should I worry?

Depends on the code, but yeah, look it up before you ignore it. Some codes are genuinely minor, like a brief communication hiccup between boards that clears itself without affecting the wash. But others are serious even if the machine seems to be running. An F3 E1 temperature sensor code means water temperature isn't being controlled properly, so you think you're washing in hot water but you might not be. An F5 E3 door lock code that's coming and going means the latch is failing, and that's actually a safety issue. Pull up the specific code on this site and make an informed call.

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Same Fix on Other Brands

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Same Fix Works on These Brands

Maytag shares the same hardware platform with these brands. The diagnosis and repair steps are identical.

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Models Known to Experience HUB Errors

This repair applies to most Maytag washers with this error code. Common model numbers include:

MVWC415EW, MVWC465HW, MVWB835DW, MVWB765FW, MHW7000XW, MHW6000XW, MHW5500FW, MHW8100DC, MVWX655DW, MVWB965HC

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 14, 2026