Maytag Dryer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Maytag dryer error code we have verified against Maytag's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Maytag Product Help (producthelp.maytag.com), 1-800-344-1274.

Codes by system

Venting / airflow

Power supply

Sensors

Door / lock

All Maytag dryer error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Official meaning	System	Owner action
F4E3	The lint screen or vent is clogged, crushed, kinked or has too many turns. The dryer keeps running.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
AF	Low airflow or a blocked vent was detected during sensing. Also: Check Vent	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
F4E4	There may be a home power supply problem that keeps the heater from turning on. Touch any pad to clear it. Also: L2	Power supply	Owner checks
F3E2	Five loads in a row dried without moisture-sensor data. Press Power to clear it. Also: F3E5	Sensors	Owner checks
ERR	The door isn't fully closed and latched.	Door / lock	Owner checks
Loc	Control Lock is on. Hold the Control Lock key for 3 seconds.	Status / reminder	Service
PF	A power failure interrupted the cycle. Hold START to restart, or press POWER to clear.	Power supply	Service
F1E1	Maytag lists F1E1 as: control fault; power cycle, then service. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F1E3	Maytag lists F1E3 as: control or wiring issue. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F1E4	Maytag lists F1E4 as: control or wiring issue. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F1E5	Maytag lists F1E5 as: control or wiring issue. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F2E1	Maytag lists F2E1 as: keypad. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F2E2	Maytag lists F2E2 as: keypad or control. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F2E4	Maytag lists F2E4 as: user interface or wiring. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F2E5	Maytag lists F2E5 as: user interface or wiring. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F3E1	Maytag lists F3E1 as: exhaust thermistor. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F3E3	Maytag lists F3E3 as: inlet thermistor. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F4E1	Maytag lists F4E1 as: heater or heater relays. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F6E1	Maytag lists F6E1 as: communication error. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service
F7E1	Maytag lists F7E1 as: motor system. Turn off the breaker for 1–5 minutes, run a timed dry, and schedule service if it returns.	Control / electronics	Service

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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Maytag.