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. Key codes: 5D/SUD (excess suds), LOC (control lock), F21/E1 F9 (drain timeout), F5 E2/DL (door lock), F51 (rotor position sensor), F7 E1 (motor speed).

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About These Maytag Washer Error Codes

Maytag uses two error code formats depending on model generation. Older models display single codes like F21 or DL/F, while newer electronic models use two-part F+E codes such as F5 E2 or F8 E1. Because Maytag shares control board platforms with Whirlpool, the codes and fixes are nearly identical across both brands.

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

Alphanumeric code displayed on control panel
Washer stopped mid-cycle with code showing
Washer won't start and code is displayed

How to Identify Your Error Code

Note the exact code displayed

Write down the exact characters shown on the display, including both parts if it is a two-part F+E code. F5 and F5 E2 are different faults with different causes. On older models with segmented displays, some characters can look alike - for example, 5D is sometimes misread as SD or SD as 5D.

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Enter diagnostic mode if code is unclear

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Maytag and Whirlpool error codes the same?

Mostly yes. Maytag is owned by Whirlpool Corporation and shares control boards with Whirlpool on most models built after 2010. The F+E format codes (F5 E2, F7 E1, F8 E1) are identical between Maytag and Whirlpool because they use the same control board firmware. Legacy single codes (F21, DL/F) may differ slightly by brand but the underlying fault and repair are the same.

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

The quickest way to clear most error codes is to unplug the washer for 60 seconds, then plug it back in. On some models you can press Cancel twice. However, clearing the code does not fix the underlying problem - the code will return on the next cycle if the fault is still present. Fix the root cause before clearing.

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

Two-part codes like F5 E2 are a single fault code displayed in two parts. F5 is the fault category (door lock system) and E2 is the specific error within that category (lock did not confirm engagement). Always read both parts together as a unit. Some models alternate between the two parts on the display, so watch for a few seconds to see both characters.

Where is the error code displayed on older Maytag models?

Older Maytag models with mechanical rotary dials and no digital display do not show error codes on a screen. On these models, error codes are communicated by flashing indicator lights. Count the number of flashes in each sequence - the pattern maps to a specific fault code. Consult the service manual for your specific model to decode the flash pattern.

Related Maytag Washer Error Codes

Code: 5DMaytag Washer 5D Code: Too Many Suds Code: RESETHow to Reset a Maytag Washer (3 Methods That Work)Code: DIAGMaytag Washer Diagnostic Mode: How to Enter and Read Codes

Same Fix on Other Brands

Whirlpool washerWhirlpool Washer Error Codes: Complete Guide

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

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 14, 2026