Maytag Front Load Washer Error Code F7E1: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Maytag front load washer error code F7E1 means: The motor can't reach the correct speed for the selected cycle. [1] Keep using it? Not until the cause is fixed. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: shipping bolts.

Quick facts

Code	F7E1
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Maytag front load washer
System	Motor / drive
Official meaning	The motor can't reach the correct speed for the selected cycle. [1]
Keep using it?	Not until the cause is fixed
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Maytag Product Help (producthelp.maytag.com), 1-800-344-1274

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code F7E1 means on a Maytag front load washer

The motor can't reach the correct speed for the selected cycle. [1]

This is a motor / drive code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Maytag front load washer error code F7E1 (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on Maytag's published guidance [1], rewritten for clarity.

Shipping bolts. Make sure all the shipping bolts were removed.
Load size. Make sure the washer isn't overloaded.
Clear the code. Press Pause or Cancel twice, then Power once.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

No specific part is implied by the manufacturer's guidance for this code.

When to call a technician

F7E1 keeps returning
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Maytag Product Help (producthelp.maytag.com), 1-800-344-1274 first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code F7E1 mean on a Maytag front load washer?

Maytag lists F7E1 as follows: The motor can't reach the correct speed for the selected cycle.

Is it safe to keep using the front load washer with F7E1?

Not until the cause is fixed.

Can I fix Maytag front load washer error F7E1 myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: shipping bolts. If it persists, call a technician or Maytag Product Help (producthelp.maytag.com), 1-800-344-1274.

Sources

https://producthelp.maytag.com/Laundry/Washers/Product_Info/Washer_Product_Assistance/Error_Codes_in_Front_Load_Washers (official)

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