Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8 E1
ApplianceDishwasher
Maytag’s help site describes F8 E1 as a dishwasher that is not detecting water, and treats F8E1 and H20 as the same fault. The page behind it carries the flashing-light title 8 pause 1 pause, repeat.
Two things to check
The water supply to the dishwasher must be turned on.
The supply hose must be free of kinks.
Restarting
With the supply fixed, press Start. The dishwasher then tries to fill and resumes the cycle.
Related fill codes
F8E1 is the manual entry: inlet water, no water or tap closed.
Dishwasher fill problems: service in San Francisco
If the display returns after the supply and hose are sorted, a technician visit is the next step. Maytag dishwasher repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area is on (415) 649-2156; say that the tap and hose were already checked.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F8 E1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The dishwasher is not detecting water.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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